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

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

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 saw two guys break the lace up system on Denali last summer. Both had pretty bad shin and toe bang at the end of the ordeal as well. Once you fart around with intuition l…
- WILLIAM, 12/21/09
KETCHIKAN

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

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

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

I just wrote a long review, apparently too long. So, I'll shorten this one up a bit. There aren't too many reviews about this boot, but the ones you find are pretty good. Thes…
- steven, 01/15/12
Colorado Springs, Colorado!

I spent a week trekking in the Bernese Oberland and for 3 days the boots were fine. We went through plenty of knee high snow (using GORETEX gaiters). However on the 4th day, a…
- Mike, 09/29/10
Vevey, Switzerland

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

I had read before that these boots run narrow, so being a size 11.5 US sneaker, I ordered these in size 13 US. I was stoked when they arrived because the overall quality in th…
- Phillip, 06/18/11

If you’re serious, you need to consider these. Sweet style handmade in Italy. Don’t get cheap boots; save and work for the best-fit you can afford. La Sportiva is seri…
- Robert, 11/20/09
Aoraki/Mt. Cook Village, New Zealand

I've seen this boot on 10 mile approaches. Seen the same boot on different feet on a 5.9 alpine rock route and really hard modern mixed stuff. Same boot different feet agai…
- DANE, 02/12/08
ISSAQUAH

General comments I bought these boots for an October expedition to Nepal's Himalaya. From the few reports I found around they seem to be a good choice using a new alveolite te…
- BOGDAN, 06/11/08
MARKHAM

I was impressed by the comfortable fit for a pair of double boots in addition the support and lightweight of the Radiators. However, after a season of guiding these boots wer…
- MICAH, 05/14/09
Flagstaff

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

Climbed Borah Peak in Idaho on July 11th with these boots. I had a the traction of a mountain goat!!! They are awesome boots. They gripped rock and kicked stepped the snow bri…
- John, 07/14/08
Lansing

I like these boots for a broad range of activities. From fall, early winter to spring they withstand everything I put them through. Comfortable, sturdy and stiff but versati…
- David, 12/17/09
Alaska

I used these boots on my trip to Iceland and they are very durable and great! They have great traction and are very warm inside! Great price for what you are getting…
- , 09/14/11
Marquette, Michigan

These boots are great. Just use them for a 18,500 peak, with 5000 vertical climb on 50 degress or more glaciers, and they performed flawlessly. Front pointing, stepping in, et…
- RAPHAEL, 12/06/07
TOLUCA MEXICO

From the Peruvian Andes to the Himalaya Range and backpacking The Silk Road, these boots have seen it all. They don't need breaking in, but they run quite narrow, so get a siz…
- Samuel, 06/04/11
Singapore

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 have only had the pleasure of using these at the Ice Tower in Fenton, Mi and in the UP while Ice Climbing over the last two years. However, I bought these with the intention…
- Joshua, 12/20/11
Clio, Mi

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

Very light (!!!) boots that fit my wide feet (used the same size as running shoes). No pain after 20 miles! (first time in my life). Provide good ankle support and feel very g…
- ANATOLY, 08/16/09
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