Just to close this out - I ended up going with the Mammut Nordwand 2.1. Fit my foot a lot better than the La Sportiva or Scarpas. Tried them out in the mountains above Salt Lake City and stayed plenty warm and dry. The Boa lacing system on them is fantastic as well - even with gloves.
Mammut Nordwand 2.1 is a solid choice. I've seen it up in the 5-6000m range working well.
Tomko
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May 4, 2017
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SANTA CLARA CA
· Joined Sep 2015
· Points: 20
I did Island Peak in some ill-fitted rented La Sportiva Karakorums a few years back. Even in those I never found my feet to be cold; I also did Gokyo Ri, Cho La Pass, and Kala Patthar in my normal hiking boots no problem. I would think the G2SMs are going to be overkill for 6000ish meter climbing in Nepal.
If I go back I'm going to take my own La Sportiva Baturas for any similar types of climbs. Mostly to ensure I have a good fit I can rely on unlike last time...
Hey, Jonathan, I'm doing the same climb as you in May this year. I see you used Mammuts (I'm not familiar with their boots at all). I have a pair of Nepal EVOs, but a, I'm afraid they'll be too cold, and b, the front of them is just too narrow: my foot starts to hurt after only 1/2 hour in them. I did Rainier with them a couple years ago, and my feet were KILLING me before I got down (not frostbite, just too darn narrow). I'd be interested from others who have a wider front foot what boot will keep your feet warm and comfy on a 6000m peak.
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