La Sportiva G2 Evo vs. G5 Evo vs. Nepal Evo/Cube fit in same sizes?

Does anyone have like/similar sizes in the boots above and know how the fit compares? Are they built on a similar last? How do they work with slightly wide feet? I'm switching out my boots to something that fits better and am looking at the La Sportiva line now. 

The gear shop near me only has size 47.5 Nepals, size 47 and 49 G2s, and size 48 G5s that I could try on. So, I can't make any direct comparisons on how each fit compares to the other. From what I could tell I'm around a 47.5/48, but only want Nepals and G2s. I'd probably have to order those sizes online, and I'd like to get it right the first try. Anyone's experience with the fit across these lines would be helpful. Thanks

So for my experience with the G2 EVOs and the Nepal Cubes I bought the same size (46), I typically wear a 45 in the TX4 approach shoes and trail runners. I also have slightly above average width feet. I could have gotten away with a 45.5 with the Nepal Cubes as I'm only using those in places where I likely won't have the same amount of feet swelling, but I ended up with 46s in both and I feel like the fit is basically the same. The feel of course with the G2 EVOs is not as precise due to the double boots compared to the single Nepal Cubes, but they both fit well and I'm happy with the sizing on both. 

Richard Zwrote:

So for my experience with the G2 EVOs and the Nepal Cubes I bought the same size (46), I typically wear a 45 in the TX4 approach shoes and trail runners. I also have slightly above average width feet. I could have gotten away with a 45.5 with the Nepal Cubes as I'm only using those in places where I likely won't have the same amount of feet swelling, but I ended up with 46s in both and I feel like the fit is basically the same. The feel of course with the G2 EVOs is not as precise due to the double boots compared to the single Nepal Cubes, but they both fit well and I'm happy with the sizing on both. 

Thanks for responding! That's good to know. I wear a 47 in TX3s. A Nepal in 48 sounds nice for my toes, but I was getting heel lift in the 47.5 Nepals which would definitely be worse on the 48s. I did just order a pair of ezeefit ankle booties I've seen mentioned on other threads, hopefully that lets me size up enough. 

I’m a 42.5 in TX4, TX3, G2 evos.  I have a 43 in Nepals and they are too big.  I actually got a 42.5 in Lowa Alpine Expert.  I have wide feet and they fit better.

Pat Kwrote:

I’m a 42.5 in TX4, TX3, G2 evos.  I have a 43 in Nepals and they are too big.  I actually got a 42.5 in Lowa Alpine Expert.  I have wide feet and they fit better.

I did just get a 47 lowa alpine expert from the REI sale and the toe room is definitely better. But, I get heel lift when on my front points -- it feels like the heel pocket isn't deep enough. I've tried a bunch of insoles too without much luck. The Nepals give me less heel lift but again, less room on the toes. I hope I can make the Lowas work though, great quality and it costs much less than the Nepals. 

I own all 3 and personally think they are all pretty close to each other.  I own a 44 in each boot and am happy with the sizing in each of them/wouldn’t size differently.  

I wear a 43.5 in tx guide but I’m also wearing thinner socks. 

Arnav Vwrote:

I did just get a 47 lowa alpine expert from the REI sale and the toe room is definitely better. But, I get heel lift when on my front points -- it feels like the heel pocket isn't deep enough. I've tried a bunch of insoles too without much luck. The Nepals give me less heel lift but again, less room on the toes. I hope I can make the Lowas work though, great quality and it costs much less than the Nepals. 

There are some lacing tricks that can help reduce the heel lift. 

I own/ed all the boots you listed in the title.  They all fit me exactly true to size according to the measurement of my foot, which is 42.5.  I wear them all with the same thin/medium thickness socks.  

I would recommend getting the boots that fit you precisely, rather than what happens to be available locally.  0.5 too large, and you will get heel lift and nearly totally negate the technical value of these very technical boots.  0.5 too small, and they will bash your toes and choke your circulation.  

Pat Kwrote:

There are some lacing tricks that can help reduce the heel lift. 

Yeah I’ve tried a couple lacing tricks and while it improves it, it’s not perfect. My heel still slips a tad when on my front points, even when cranking down on the crampon strap. Now it’s minor, maybe an inch, but I’d like it to be zero. Are there any special tricks you know that you’d recommend? 

Arnav Vwrote:

Yeah I’ve tried a couple lacing tricks and while it improves it, it’s not perfect. My heel still slips a tad when on my front points, even when cranking down on the crampon strap. Now it’s minor, maybe an inch, but I’d like it to be zero. Are there any special tricks you know that you’d recommend? 

You may want to try the other major contender, Scarpa. I feel like the toe box in Scarpa boots is fairly different, probably worth a shot to see if their design works for you. They also make similar boots to all the ones you listed. 

Chris Cwrote:

You may want to try the other major contender, Scarpa. I feel like the toe box in Scarpa boots is fairly different, probably worth a shot to see if their design works for you. They also make similar boots to all the ones you listed. 

I previously had scarpa mont Blancs and phantom 6000s in a 47. They were too narrow, but they fit great in the heel. That said I do want to give the 48 phantom 6000s a try but they’re nowhere to be found. I may try the size 48 mont blanc too but that’ll take a while to get here.

I was considering mammut boots, but I can only find them online and I haven’t heard good things about their durability.

An idea I heard of was steaming the heel of the boots in a plastic bag and then while it’s hot somehow using pressure to shape it to your heel. I may try it on the lowas but at the same time don’t wanna ruin it. 

I've never tried on G5s. 

I own the previous generation Nepal EVO (and before that the Nepal Extreme) and G2 SM both in 48. For my feet they fit the same. Incredibly, the G2SM weighs less than the Nepal!