Trango Ice Cube GTX

Theriault wrote:These are not your everyday cragging boots, if that is what your are seeking, grab a pair of nepals ... These boots are very specialized boots for hard ice or sending hard mixed project, the price to pay for super light boots is defenetly durability.

Can you point us to the product description that identifies reduced durability and service life? Not sure I believe the Ice's should be somehow less durable given the intended use is smashing them into ice repeatedly for their entire service life. Even fruit boots aren't that janky.

My point is that sometimes we need to sacrefice durability for weight

Theriault wrote:My point is that sometimes we need to sacrefice durability for weight

You ever heard the saying, "Light. Cheap. Durable. You get to pick two."

(NOT saying the Cube is cheap! I just like the saying.)

Wait. This $550 mountain boot has plastic lace locks? Good god. I like Sportiva stuff in general, but that is just stupid. It's not really all that specialized. See here:

scarpa.com/rebel-pro-gtx

In fact I'd say light boots like these are way less specialized and more general use for more stuff throughout the year than something like a Spantik or even Nepal

Gunkiemike wrote: You ever heard the saying, "Light. Cheap. Durable. You get to pick two." (NOT saying the Cube is cheap! I just like the saying.)

do you own or tried a pair?

Yeah I don't understand it either. As a designer why would you design a boot with an obvious failure point. My concern is if it happens again a year + from now will they still warranty the boot.

DevinLane wrote:Yeah I don't understand it either. As a designer why would you design a boot with an obvious failure point. My concern is if it happens again a year + from now will they still warranty the boot.

hopefully this was an isolated event, been abusing mine to break them in for almost a week now and all is well ...

Theriault,

Agreed! I really like their fit and weight. Love the minimal gaiter over the Rebel alternative and thus hoping for an isolated incident.

Theriault wrote: do you own or tried a pair?

I tried on a pair last weekend hoping to get away from Scarpa's narrow toe bails. The new Trangos are light and love the gaitor. Unfortunately the fit keeps me in Rebels :(

I've worn my Rebels the most this year. Specialized? Special to me maybe.

Speedy assistance from Sportiva - Picked up a replacement pair today. Obviously an advantage of being in the same town. Going to be gentle when lacing!

Bill Kirby wrote: I tried on a pair last weekend hoping to get away from Scarpa's narrow toe bails. The new Trangos are light and love the gaitor. Unfortunately the fit keeps me in Rebels :( I've worn my Rebels the most this year. Specialized? Special to me maybe.

What is the difference between the two. Are the rebels wider in the toe-box?

rocknice2 wrote: What is the difference between the two. Are the rebels wider in the toe-box?

The Ice Cubes are lighter and the sole is stiffer. I didn't think the toe box was wider. The Rebels are wider overall. For me, Ice Cubes fit like every other La Sportiva boots. The 45.5 is too small everywhere. I tried the 46 but the heels too big so my heel slips. I think I would need new foot beds too. My 45.5 Rebels still have the original insole and fit perfect.

I really wished I would've checked out the Asolo T-250 at Ice Fest. Super light and warmer than the Rebel. A friend who's feet fit Scarpa said they fit him well.

if it helps, I took exactly the same size as my Batura`s and they fit perfectly

Theriault wrote:if it helps, I took exactly the same size as my Batura`s and they fit perfectly

That helps me! I really like the Batura 2.0s and the Trango Evos. I had a pair of 46 Evos, took them hiking and loved them. Tried ice with the Trangos and had heel lift :( The 2.0s were even worse. I wore 46s, way too big, 45.5 almost but not quite right so bought 45s. That was dumb. The 45s were way too small.

I want some Ice Cubes but can't get them to fit. When I tried them the Cubes just don't feel right.

I have the Nepal Evos right now and they fit perfect. Nice toe box room with zero heal lift. I don't even tighten the laces at the front of the boot. Just above the ankle.

I tried on the Batura 2.0s and they didn't fit that great. One thing that got pointed out to me was the padding around the ankle. Those bulbous L-shaped pads that cradle the ankle. On the Nepal they're exactly around the ankle but on the Baturas they sit lower down along the heel. This left a lot of room around the ankle and I was getting heel lift.

I found the Nepal Cubes fit identical to the Evos.

Can anybody confirm that they are built on a Nepal last (as stated on the LS website) and not the Trango last? Anybody with the silver trango extremes upgrade to the trango cubes that can comment on fit?

if anyone is interested in getting a pair but doesn't feel like paying the $550 alpin glow has them on sale currently, and the G2 SM is as well

shop.alpenglowgear.com/la-s…

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I tried the Trango ice cubes and they are very narrow. My buddy who owns the Silver Bullets says they are not the same fit at all. Narrower.

I ended up buying the Scarpa Rebel Pro. They have a big volume fit. Very light and hike well. Not as stable as a Nepal though.

I picked up a pair in Canmore, AB on a recent trip. Was a bit worried about warmth, so sized up half a size which perfectly accommodated a thicker sock and my orthotics. These things are SUPER light, and SUPER fun to climb in. With a thick Smart-wool, I had no issues with warmth at around -12C (it didn't get any colder during my trip).

One question for the thread:
What's everyone running for their crampon set-up? I've got the Petzl Lynx, but the toe bail is way to wide for this boot. Modified the Lynx with a size Small BD toe bail, but it's still not quite a perfect fit. Any recommendations?

Thrillington wrote:I picked up a pair in Canmore, AB on a recent trip. Was a bit worried about warmth, so sized up half a size which perfectly accommodated a thicker sock and my orthotics. These things are SUPER light, and SUPER fun to climb in. With a thick Smart-wool, I had no issues with warmth at around -12C (it didn't get any colder during my trip). One question for the thread: What's everyone running for their crampon set-up? I've got the Petzl Lynx, but the toe bail is way to wide for this boot. Modified the Lynx with a size Small BD toe bail, but it's still not quite a perfect fit. Any recommendations?

I demo'd them in Ouray and used G14s on them, but it required moving the front bail back a hole. Otherwise, it was a great fit.