Looking to purchase a new ice boot. Has anyone purchased the new Batura? and do they know from experience if this boot is warmer than the nepal evo. I've tried both on and both are really comfortable. noticed that the batura had more flex than the nepal evo. that doesn't bother me since I would mate it with rambo 4 crampons.

I was looking at the Batura during this last winter...and kinda came to the conclusion that I didn't want to trust all my waterproofing to one zipper...seems to me that if that zipper breaks, sticks, etc. your boot is now practically junk. Haven't seen them in person, so can't really say for sure...

my 2 cents

Vic,

I've been using the Batura since November in all sorts of nasty weather including one approach hike where I went through the ice on a stream crossing and got wet up to my knees.......all except the feet in my Baturas.
I think they are really warm, comfortable and I've been wearing them almomst to the exclusion of all my other boots including the Nepal EVO. they are warmer, lighter and more comfortable for my feet than any other mtn boot Sportiva makes. I've had no trouble with the zipper and of the people I know who also have the boot, none of them have had problems...
I'm pretty sure you can trust these boots in a pinch.

Jack

wow...spicy spike supporters...!!

Jack, how would you say this boot ranks with others on shank flex comfort for x-tremely long approaches i.e. Cody ?

thanx in advance ~k

When I was trying to decide b/t buying the nepal evos or batura's I found the review on Zappos to be the useful. Now there are 2 reviews: http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7341098/c/16740.html

Like the 1st reviewer, as well as what was on http://www.alaskamountaineering.com/Product.cfm?id=1179, I went down half a size in the batura's from the nepal evo's.

They are plenty stiff when mated to a Rambo 4.

They're warm, but I wouldn't say they're insanely warm. My ice boot before the Batura was the Kayland Super Ice and I'd say they're about the same warmth-wise. I haven't worn the Nepal Evo so I can't compare to that.

If they fit you well, they're good for long approaches. My partner and I enchained Moonrise and Mean Green in Cody and my feet were fine comfort-wise all the way up and down.

Since I put Batura's on my feet I have not put on anything else.
They are super warm. Very Very comfy and have stood up to a full season of ice and mixed with out a nik. I have not had any problem with the zipper at all. It is a pretty damn burley unit. I would say the only way you could damage it is if you are a impatient crazy ass and try to force it through a snag or somthing to that effect. Becuase the gaiter fits tightly around the inner boot it does come together on the zip pretty tight. So it is wise to tuck your laces back and pay attention when zipping. Other wise I do not see it breaking unless it is just plain impatience. Sizing on this boot I went down a half size from my nepals but that may not be for everyone. I have a low volume narrow foot.

The flex and weight combined make this an ideal boot to use over the nepal Evo for obvious reasons. Not to say the Nepal is not still rock solid I think this is a great alternative and a warmer one.

I am pretty sure that Kevin has already purchased the new Batura's and is super siked. I saw him in vail a couple months ago sporting a bright and yellow new pair. HE seemed siked and warm.
Cheers