This is a trekking shoe, brand Scarpa ( More than 70 years of experience in mountain shoes) italian design and manufacture. It is made up of a trademark Vibram sole (more 70 years manufacturing shoes soles mountain too), is one of the best in the mountain climbing market, with excellent grip and durability.
The external layer is made of Gore-Tex that alows a large extent not penetrate water, but it is breathable, therefore, does not to permeate with waterproofing.
The shoe is rigid to avoid twists and sprains.
It is recommended for trekking up to 15.800 ft. (4.800 m.) above the sea level, only in good weather conditions. Trekking shoes should not be used on the snow for prolonged periods of time, nor during snowstorms because they get wet.

These are plastics shoes, marks Scarpa, of design and Italian manufacture. It is conformed by a sole mark Vibram, which is one of the best in the world markets, with excellent grip and durability. Its external part is made of plastic material, which doesn't allow water or snow to penetrate (waterproof). This shoe is totally rigid, to avoid sprains and twists. On the superior rim sole, it has special slits to connect with crampons. They have internal boots, to accommodate the foot comfortably, to soften and isolate it from the exterior. This shoe is obligatory in high mountain and expeditions. It is recommended to have both types of shoes, so that they can be alternated depending on the ground conditions, the weather and different trekking paces.

Another Scarpa, italian made, manufactured and designed shoe. Made with a Vibram, sole, one of the best in the market for mountain trekking, with excellent grip and durability. The external part is made of waterproof material, avoiding water or snow penetration. The shoe is rigid to avoid sprains and twists and on the superior rim sole, it has special slits to connect with crampons. This shoe provides feet comfort and exterior isolation; it is a combination of a trekking and high altitude mountain climbing.
Should not be to permeate with waterproofing.