Fruit Boots

Does anyone have reasonable experiance with them? I want to pick up a set, but it's limited what you can find in North America. The two that I can seem to get in my size are the Lowa and the Boreal boots.

I've heard the Lowa is warmer, but it looks bulky compared to something like the Boreal. Another potential option is the Asolo, but I can only find that online in size 9 (mens) and up when I'm more of a 8.5 (size 42).

Comments, suggestions on other places to look?

beccs,

You could inquire on Cascade Climbers if someone has a pair sale.
You could also go the do it yourself route and bolt on these to a pair of boots suitable for your mixed gymnastics.

Jim

D.Buffum wrote:I recommend these: amazon.com/New-Rock-Mens-Mo… Seriously, though, I built mine out of a pair of road cycling shoes and charlet-moser crampons I bought on ebay. Total cost $50. Not exactly high-performance gear, but good for folks on a budget.

The cycling shoe isn't a bad idea, but I am looking for high performance.

Find any great comfy all leather old style high top and screw on some Raptor sets. I did, and they are fine, except have no warmth in cold weather.

PM sent

The LOWA Ice Comp boots will certainly be the warmest. I have worn them or the past few seasons, and for the little extra bulk it is well worth it to have warm feet if you climb hard technical ice or mixed lines in winter. Excellent comfort and performance.

Making your own is another option, at least you'll get better fit on the boots

bigfootmountainguides.com/2…

rockandice.com/lates-news/d…

christian mcconnell wrote:The LOWA Ice Comp boots will certainly be the warmest. I have worn them or the past few seasons, and for the little extra bulk it is well worth it to have warm feet if you climb hard technical ice or mixed lines in winter. Excellent comfort and performance.

Have you been able to try some of the lower profile fruit boots as a comparison? I would be will to sacrafice a small amount of performace for warth, but not too much.