Scarpa Mountaineering Boots Review

I feel pressure on the top of my toes.

Scarpa mountaineering boots review.

These boots are so rigid but once broken in are perfect. Scarpa has been making phantom boots for a number of years now and when it comes to mountaineering and alpine climbing on peaks and routes less than 6000 meters this is the best one yet. It s very light practically waterproof and climbs well. All scarpa ski bootsare measured in mondo sizing highlighted or not sizes share the same shell size.

I wear a 9 to 9 1 2 in most boots and i went with 9 1 2. They are a stiff boot out of the box. I switched from some old logger style boots to these scarpa boots. Hiking it took about 30 miles with swaps full review.

Much more than any boot i have worn before. It s also the least warm no surprise there. Scarpa designs and manufactures top quality ski boots mountaineering rock climbing hiking alpine running and mountain lifestyle gear. Designed with an ergofit system the boots deliver omni directional progressive flex that allows for natural motions with ideal support.

Scarpa is adding to their high tech ribelle line with the introduction of the new ribelle hd. The boots fit perfectly for rough terrain and heavy loads backpacking and hunting. The liners are lasted for each 1 2 size. Classic leather mountaineering boot that is still made but hard to acquire if you live in usa.

I love the natural leather color and look the gore tex lining and of course the vibram soles however the toe box has insufficient room. Like the ribelle tech od which is basically a running shoe crossed with an alpine boot the hd version is focused on providing fast and light performance in the. I m glad i did. Scarpa recommends you upsize 1 2 size or more depending on desired fit.

Or do the warm water bathtub trick to break them in. The la sportiva trango tower extreme gtx is the lightest boot in our review at 1lb 13 6oz 835g despite having the longest name. See our guide to the best mountaineering boots of 2020 with reviews of top men s and women s boots from la sportiva scarpa lowa and arc teryx. Regardign the scarpa wrangell gtx mountaineering boot.

Drying out my boots and gear after a day in the alpine. I ve broken in two pair of these one by each method. However two of the warmest mountaineering boots in our review the la sportiva g5 and the scarpa phantom tech are each only a few ounces heavier.