i used my scapa's on a 31 day trip in winter blizzard conditions in the northern cascades. the boots were good but they did not holed up after one hard day of crampon travel.…
- Daniel, 08/03/10
indianapolis

Overall I'm happy with my Scarpas. They're warm, comfy enough, and solid. I feel the liners leave something to be desired. A little more padding under the foot may lead to…
- JOHN, 07/14/10
Troy

The greatness with these boots is that while they have a full metal shank, they also have a bit of "rocker" built in. So that means it's not like walking on a pair of ski-boo…
- Gary, 09/05/10
Addison, Texas

You need to hump about 20-30 miles in them before getting serious. You need to break them in and they need to break you in a little; but once you do, you'll have a footgasm ea…
- JOEL, 11/22/10
Galgamesh

No question the warmest dbl boot I have used. Climbs really well on steep ice and rock and you cna walk in them. Most of the big boys are using them on anything cold and ext…
- DANE, 02/10/08
ISSAQUAH

If Steve House and Vince Anderson wear this boots to climb the biggest wall on earth, Nanga Parbat Rupal Face 14,000 ft. or 4,270m. in 2005, I think this is good for everyone.…
- NESTOR, 01/21/08

These boots are designed for very cold weather, high altitude climbing. I got them to use on Denali and, hopefully, Everest. They're expensive, but so are frostbitten toes,…
- DONALL, 04/09/09
NEW YORK

I try not to be smug, It is not a noble trait but when we were given the order to quickly leave Camp 2 on Cho Oyu because of deteriorating weather, I couldn't help but feel a…
- BRADLEY, 12/20/07
CLOVELLY NSW

Well, I just got these, here boots. It's too early in the season for a technical climbing review no ice really yet, but I want the bonus rewards for writing a review, so....…
- NATHAN, 11/12/07
BORING

I bought this boot for year round outdoor work at 11K' above sea level (9 month snowpack). If your foot fits in this boot, you'll be all set. Snug heel fit and ample room in…
- John, 11/11/11

I’m a Noob at climbing, but have decided to try it out by heading to Rainier. I bought these as a part of a massive gear purchase for the trip. I had heard that La Sport…
- Charlie, 05/26/10
Austin

Bought this boot to climb Mount Elbrus in Russia - it exceeded my expectations - wore this boot in 80degree weather in Mineral Vody airport in order to save bag room - my feet…
- Dean, 07/18/10
Toronto

Awesome boot, I've worn it from Mount Washington, NH to Mount Rainier, WA and everything inbetween during the summer season and winter and they the hardest working boot out th…
- Jason, 04/23/07
Sacramento

I used Asolo 8000's to climb high on Aconcagua Mt. 2011, worked fine, good traction, fit me just about right, worked great with sabretooth crampons. Most important kept my fee…
- dave, 10/12/11
Sacramento

These are much nicer than the Scarpa invernos because they have a velcro inner boot. Much easier to get on and off, plus no inner lace keeper to bang up your shin. I have ma…
- WILLIAM, 03/28/10
KETCHIKAN

Okay - so I took these boots out for the first time this past weekend to get them ready for a Rainier summit (hopefully) in July. The boots were fantastic. Super warm, and I…
- Todd, 06/21/09

I unboxed these boots,put them on and hiked 20 miles in ADK this past weekend. I gave these a go with no prior break in. These boots performed right out of the gate. I think m…
- Sean, 03/09/10
Rural Upstate NY

I Love these boots- now. The first 3 days convinced me that I had made an error, but I stuck with it and it really paid off! These boots feel amazing. Light weight; they feel…
- Gary, 08/05/09
Addison, Texas

You would think that these boots are leather or MOOSEJAW hide; however they are plastic. They climb extremely well for a plastic boot with a good range of flexibility and feel…
- ADAM, 09/11/09
hotel del coronado island

Boot was painful as hell for the first day, but either the boot or my feet adjusted after that. The boot did what a mountaineering boot does. It was light & kept my feet war…
- sunondo, 12/19/11
Mt prospect

I bought this mountaineering boot because I already own a pair of La Sportiva Trango and I am extremly satisfied with the fit of the Trango. Now, I needed boots which are more…
- BEATE, 01/30/08
SAN JOSE

I have been working in Antarctica for the past few months and these boots have been ideal. Warm enough to keep my feet from feeling the cold and solid enough to do a 4 week Se…
- Kate, 11/24/10
Casey Station, Antarctica

Some of the best money I have ever spent on anything,period. These boots are the shiznit.If you can afford them,buy them, you will be impressed.Break them in though,before you…
- JASON, 12/14/07
GYPSUM

Awesome boot. Finally found one that fits my narrow, boney heel. The boot also has a nice rocker, so long approaches are bearable. Also, very little break in period. I wor…
- ROBERT, 06/23/05
PASADENA

Let me start by saying these are my first Mountaineering boots, so I'm no expert. That being said they are very comfortable(with smart feet) and did well kick stepping and com…
- John, 06/27/11
Seattle

Just got these boots and just got them broken in. The break in period didn't take very long. I never really had sore feet in the process either. I'll be using these for some t…
- marcus, 07/13/11
Ann Arbor

Keep a still upper lip because these are some stiff lower boots. Not quite as bad on the knees as plastic mountaineering boots, but you won't be striding out on level ground…
- DEAN, 07/11/08
EAGLE RIVER

climb like a basterd and look sweet…
- OLINE, 09/07/08
cranbrook bc

Light, waterproof, fit like a glove, wicks well [feet stay dry though wool socks are pretty damp at end of day], great foot, ankle and stance stability. No break in, just go.…
- CHARLES, 05/29/05
CHESHIRE

I struggled to find hiking boots that were comfortable, protective and functional. I tried these on and immediately fell in love! 2 weeks into my backpacking trip everyone had…
- Geneva, 05/10/11

Great... comfortable Very soft material and flexible Formfitting to your foot Also very light weight…
- Michael, 12/21/07
TRUMBULL

Did not stay blue for a long, but so far this was the only problem. Stable and protective for mountaineering still soft enough for comfortable hiking.…
- ANATOLY, 01/01/07
PLEASANTON

My sister has had two pair of these boots. She loves them to death and when she grew out of her first ones she just about cried. She ended up getting another pair because of…
- James, 08/21/10

I was very happy to see you had SCARPA boots as I have an old pair of Frenny boots 1st year of production. I love those boots for ice and mixed climbing, but they are a bit to…
- ROBERT, 12/10/07
MIDDLETON

Absolutely love these boots. They are amazingly light weight even for my size 48's. Super comfortable, great for wide feet, the ankle is very supportive but not overly padded…
- Andrew, 03/22/10

I used this boot for winter mixed routes on rock, snow and a little ice. Performed well out the box. Vibram sole grips like an alpine boot should. Lightweight. Height is abov…
- Ryan, 03/25/12