Scarpa Mountaineering Boots Review

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.

Scarpa mountaineering boots review.

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. It s very light practically waterproof and climbs well. It s also the least warm no surprise there. These super gaiter mountaineering boots by scarpa offer a straightforward quick lacing system with dyneema cord that gives you the ability to adjust to your particular comfort and stability.

These boots are so rigid but once broken in are perfect. The la sportiva trango tower extreme gtx is the lightest boot in our review at 1lb 13 6oz 835g despite having the longest name. I feel pressure on the top of my toes. Drying out my boots and gear after a day in the alpine.

Hiking it took about 30 miles with swaps full review. 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. Scarpa plastic mountaineering boots are based on the uk sizing scale. Or do the warm water bathtub trick to break them in.

I switched from some old logger style boots to these scarpa boots. 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. Regardign the scarpa wrangell gtx mountaineering boot. Much more than any boot i have worn before.

4 people found this helpful. The boots fit perfectly for rough terrain and heavy loads backpacking and hunting. I ve broken in two pair of these one by each method. Designed with an ergofit system the boots deliver omni directional progressive flex that allows for natural motions with ideal support.

They are a stiff boot out of the box. The liners are lasted for each 1 2 size. 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. Scarpa recommends you upsize 1 2 size or more depending on desired fit.

Scarpa is adding to their high tech ribelle line with the introduction of the new ribelle hd. I wear a 9 to 9 1 2 in most boots and i went with 9 1 2. All scarpa ski bootsare measured in mondo sizing highlighted or not sizes share the same shell size.