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May 31, 2026 Just wondering if anyone has heard any rumours of new ice boots being released this winter? None of the current options are ideal for me so always exciting to see if there&rsqu… View Message

May 31, 2026 I have the pro and Aequilibrium - the sea walls nicer as it’s a lot more flexible, but the pro has a better shaped toe. The Aequilibrium is so pointy I can’t wear t… View Message

Feb 27, 2026 Have you found the flex it causes any delamination in the gaitor where it bends? They are definitely more flexible than my phantoms but also fit way better and seem to walk a l… View Message

Feb 26, 2026 Thanks for the info! I ordered a pair in. They are lovely! Insanely light, great fit, no pressure anywhere! These I think, are the ones. Toe box could be a touch wider but it&r… View Message

Feb 23, 2026 How do you find them? How’s the fit compared to the Phantom? I’m considering a pair to replace my phantoms - I have a very low volume ankle/instep but need the wide… View Message

May 5, 2023 I use VFF for casual but don’t think they’re good for mountains - anything similar to Grafton available? View Message

May 5, 2023 Sorry to revive an old thread. I’ve been using the Grafton for the past few years and they’ve been great, however they are starting to fall apart now, as Altra have… View Message

Nov 6, 2020 Has anyone tried the Mammut Kento Guide boots? They look like they are similar to the Trango Tech in application. I have tried the Trango but found them a bit narrow and had so… View Message

Aug 3, 2020 I use Grivel Flex bars on my G12s when using a more flexible boot such as the Salewa Crow, or Scarpa Zodiac Tech. They work well, and the crampon stays securely attached to the… View Message

Jul 11, 2020 I’ve tried both and went with the Zodiac for summer alpinism, it’s a wider fit, much stiffer and much more durable, it’s also lighter. I found the trango much… View Message

May 16, 2020 Does anyone know of any wide fitting B2 mountain boots for summer alpinism? I’m specifically looking for a wider toe box, I have tried the Salewa Crow which were better t… View Message

May 14, 2020 Are these not the Aluminium version Air Tech? There is a steel and and lighter Alu version for ultralight and ski touring use. I believe the main visual difference is the light… View Message

Apr 21, 2020 How do the Grafton hold up over time? I’ve just picked up a pair to replace my Scarpa Crux as the toe box was too pointy for me. The shoe seems nice but I’m a littl… View Message