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Light Mountaineering Boot Recommendations?

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MyFeetHurt · · Glenwood, CO · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 10

I need some 3 season mountaineering boots that will accept newmatic style crampons (rear welt only), can hike well with some rocker and have at least some flex (I know there is a performance tradeoff here). Needs to be lightweight as well. They'd be used for Colorado moderate routes like Kieners, Notch (and possibly an upcoming trip up Mt Shuksan?).

I've tried on the Sportiva Trango Cube GTX, but even at a half size bigger than normal they still seemed small. They seem to be the usual LS narrow fit which doesn't work for me.

Anyone tried the Scarpa TRIOLET PRO GTX? They seem heavy and have locking eyelet right where the crampons tend to snag your boot. But, Scarpa tends to fit me well.

Jon H · · PC, UT · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 118

Any of the boots that meet your feature requirements from Sportiva, Lowa, Scarpa, etc are all going to be good. Just got to find something that fits. And no one on the internet can predict how a boot will fit your feet.

MyFeetHurt · · Glenwood, CO · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 10

Agreed, just trying to save a trip across town if someone tells me X boot is as cushioned as a brick and has no flex. That stuff is hard to tell by looking at a picture.

Jake wander · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 195

salewa rapace

Tobin Story · · Woodinville, WA · Joined Feb 2010 · Points: 35

If Scarpa tends to fit you well, I've used the Charmoz to good effect on rock and snow. They are a 3/4 shank so more flexible/hike better than full-shank boots. Lighter (but less durable) than the Triolet since they are all synthetic upper.

I've also heard that the Mt. Blanc Pro, while heavier, walks/hikes very well due to the 'sock-fit' last that it is built on. Can't confirm this, but may be worth checking out.

Jake Laba · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 0

I really like my mt Blanc's, but am simply blown away by my Scarpa Rebel Ultras. I have a wide foot for reference and the scarpas have decent size toe box.

Eddie Ferrer · · Portland, OR · Joined Sep 2014 · Points: 15

I was looking for light mountaineering boots as well.

Does anyone have any experience with the North Face Verto S4K GTX? they dont seem to be as popular, but have good reviews and can be found considerably cheaper than the usual suspects...

Clint White aka Faulted Geologist · · Lawrence, KS · Joined Jan 2015 · Points: 151

Go durable, leather mountain boots all the way for lower 48.

Lowa Weisshorn are great, but for a low volume foot.

Bill Kirby · · Keene New York · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 480
Eddie Ferrer wrote:I was looking for light mountaineering boots as well. Does anyone have any experience with the North Face Verto S4K GTX? they dont seem to be as popular, but have good reviews and can be found considerably cheaper than the usual suspects...
I've heard from two different buyers that those TNF boots are total sh:t and fuc$&ing suck ba&$s. I didn't ask details after both used naughty language.

Jon H always gives good advice. Buy the brand that fits.
Eddie Ferrer · · Portland, OR · Joined Sep 2014 · Points: 15
Bill Kirby wrote: I've heard from two different buyers that those TNF boots are total sh:t and fuc$&ing suck ba&$s. I didn't ask details after both used naughty language. Jon H always gives good advice. Buy the brand that fits.
haha, thanks man. Gonna definitely think about it twice now.
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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