Scarpa Mountaineering Boots Review

Drying out my boots and gear after a day in the alpine.

Scarpa mountaineering boots review.

It s very light practically waterproof and climbs well. Designed with an ergofit system the boots deliver omni directional progressive flex that allows for natural motions with ideal support. These boots are so rigid but once broken in are perfect. I feel pressure on the top of my toes.

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. I ve broken in two pair of these one by each method. Scarpa is adding to their high tech ribelle line with the introduction of the new ribelle hd. 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.

I wear a 9 to 9 1 2 in most boots and i went with 9 1 2. Scarpa recommends you upsize 1 2 size or more depending on desired fit. I switched from some old logger style boots to these scarpa boots. All scarpa ski bootsare measured in mondo sizing highlighted or not sizes share the same shell size.

I m glad i did. Classic leather mountaineering boot that is still made but hard to acquire if you live in usa. 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. Scarpa designs and manufactures top quality ski boots mountaineering rock climbing hiking alpine running and mountain lifestyle gear. The boots fit perfectly for rough terrain and heavy loads backpacking and hunting. Hiking it took about 30 miles with swaps full review.

It s also the least warm no surprise there. 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. Or do the warm water bathtub trick to break them in.

They are a stiff boot out of the box. Scarpa plastic mountaineering boots are based on the uk sizing scale. Much more than any boot i have worn before.