iceaxe23

I got a pair of tecnica altitude plus boots size men's US 8 that are brand new that I will sell really cheap $100.00 I can post a photo if you are interested thanks much

I too have been searching and found the cheapest but high quality one made by the "walking company" you can get a 5 pack on ebay for $20.00 they are super high quality and made of cork. I bought "down unders" for 29.00 and hate them these are much better...superfeet hurt my feet and I hate them. these walking ones are the best bang for the buck and they sell EMS ones too that are not bad also. here is a link to them insoles check them out for the price you can't beat them. I bought 6 pairs for all my shoes and have been very happy with them

I got a pair of those Kayland spider shoes on sale for about 50.00 they are the best and climb great...hard part is finding them as for those low top garmonts (dragon tail) that have the crampon compatable sole. I saw a pair on ebay my size but I got outbid and lost they sold for about 40.00 new on ebay by this one seller for some time then they sold out of all sizes...

Well I used the new sportiva Jannu on a Mt washington, NH climb and ice climbing for a week early January with good weather 11 deg F average. They were kinda warm but my feet soaked the boots the first hour on the approach as they do not breath at all and the gaitor was like a sponge. also sportiva should have made the top of the gaitor breathable not coated curdura like they did so they wont hold all the moister. The boots never dried out the whole time I used them. You have to use a VBL with these boots...one other thing i did not like about them was the insulation on the gaitor only goes to the rand..under the rand (around the toes) has no insulation. The old Onesport jannu did not have this problem as it was fully insulated...On the good side they are kinda light, very very comfortable, and have quite a bit of flex...but they have a steel shank (old technology) that even though is supposed to be insulated I bet conducts cold..why did they just not put a plastic one or that ibo thermo stuff...I think the nuptse would be a better boot (warmer easier to dry) attached is a photo of me with the jannus...I think they are the ugliest Moon boots...my climbing partner said I looked like some wierd euro with them on.. I would wait and go with the nuptse over the jannu...I think the ice 9000 would be warmer even yet but very expensive...I was going to get the nuptse to replace the jannus but now I just will use my trango ice boots with over boots if it gets cold..seems like a good combination so far...good luck with your boot hunt....dan

Yea I am just going to keep them...the more I try them on the better they feel..and so light....I am going on a ice trip to Upper michigan in a week or two and will test them out....still got to get used to that gaitor though...dan

well I e-mailed sportiva asking what was differnt in terms of warmth ect with the ice and extremes S. the web site even shows that the ibo termo is different and those who have handled the two boots say they don't feel the "foam insulation" in the extreme s. And one is all synthetic and one is partial leather. also I asked about the last and if they were the same as others had fitting issues. I e-mailed sportiva all these questions and got a very simple e-mail back: "They both have 100g of Aluminia insulation, thus being the same warmth. We are sold out in the Trango Ice right now until March. I do have some sizes available in the Trango Extreme S. Randy Levensaler Customer Service Representative La Sportiva N.A., Inc."

just wondering if anyone has a pair of the new trango extreme s in size 42 that would want to trade for a new pair of trango ice boots? I have not used them but they are past the 30 day return policy...I just hate to cut the gaitor off....a expensive boot. thanks all

I would like to find a pair hopefully the low version in a size small or medium....might have some gear to trade or just will pay cash..thanks all....dan

thanks for the photos...I think I may try a pair of the extreme S's as you say they fit bigger...I had nepals in size 42 and they fit great and I got rid of them (I hate myself for it) so I got trango ice's and sportiva Jannu (very different boot) boots in 42 to seek out my new perfect boot and the jannus are too much boot and the trango ice boots are snugger on my toes...I get cold feet easy and would be better off with a bigger fitting boot. Any one want to trade a trango extreme s for a new trango ice??? (had to try)....... since you have handled the boots is the new extreme S made out of paritial leather??? or is it fully synthetic as the ice? thanks for all the info...also were can you get the trango extreme S boots??? thanks again

I thought the Trango Extreme S which you said is uninsulated was insulated with that alumina stuff and thicker Ibi thermo (that is what sportiva says)? I was going to get rid of my trango ice boots and get the trango extreme S cause it has a lace top (I hate the velcro top and gaitor too) and should be warmer and the same weight. Wow if what you say is true i will just modify my trango ice boots. how did you add the lace eyelets? you have a pick of the modified boot? thanks much for all the help

will take $75.00 shipped anybody?

not sure of the UK size but it is Eur 35, Mondo 22.5...hope this helps..

$99.00 obo they are brand new with box and silver color. can e-mail photo if you like

selling a used pair of the everest model (I think that model...they are blue and red)size medium. good shape but have some crampon marks in the inner side. can send a photo if you like. $50.00 shipped

I just ordered some snowblades with silveretta like bindings and heel lifters. they come with skinns too...I know the euros use them but have any of you have had any luck with them or tried them...I got the Rossignol Free Venture Expedition ones. I was going to get snow shoes but like useing my (falling apart) GI issue all terrian skiis with skinns. but they are very large and get in the way on the climb so I have seen this tiny skiis and thought I would try them..I have been having a hard time finding any info on these snow blades that are made for climbing. thanks for any help

Hello...oh so you had the millet ice expert boots....Yes Sportiva does make that olymon boot for very cold..they are coming out with a synthetic double boot that looks to be very nice but wont be out till after the new year sometime. I was looking for a warm single boot and could not afford the new vasque alpinista. If I go to denali I think I will get doubles...these Jannu boots would be great winter lower 48 boots though. I am going climbing somewhere for a few weeks after christmas and will test them out and see how good they are and if they dri out quick. thanks for the feedback..dan

way cool that you have them and have used them..how do they work on multy day trips (such as moisture build up) glad to hear that they have been warm for you...I was thinking if I used them for denali I could use over boots also...not sure if it would be overkill....you have a photo of yours...would like to see the orange color. I hope to test the out very soon....and see how they perform..

just got a pair of these...very interesting single boot. Has a synthetic inner boot with built in super gaitor. they seem warm and they have a lot of flex to them and are comfy. Anyone else seen these or used them? I sold my nepal extremes cuz my toes always got cold am am going to try these out. Hoping some one else tried them. I think they will work good but are ugly

well if you wait a few months scarpa is coming out with the new synthetic freney the xt. here is what I read about scarpas new boots "Freney XT has the wide last of the Cumbre for better fit and is not flat lasted like current Freney for better hiking, more insulation and synthetic materials translate to more warmth and less weight. Competing with the new LaSport Trango line but at a more modest color of blue / silver. scarpa Phantom is another high alt technical climbing boot such as the Ice 9000, Nuptse, Jannu or maybe Olympus Mons but anyway in that catagory and I am working on a pr for spring trip into the range." Also you could look into kayland multi traction boots "which I think are way great...I got a pair on sale for my girlfriend she thought they were too low volume on the toes...I tried them on but they are to small on me (they feel like rock shoes " but they seem to be what I was looking for...now if I could only find a cheap pair in my size.... or you can go for any of the newmatic crampon synthetic boots from sportiva, kayland, garmont, ect.

Nope they are not sold and still for sale any offers?...could not edit last post

well a trango ice boot is 1lb 11oz and the kayland multi is 1lb 13 oz per boot size 42. So not as light but very close. Yes you have to use newmatic rapid fix crampons with them. they are more like the trango plus boot with a waterproof breathable liner and more cushin. they look top notch made...to bad they did not fit my girlfriend

brand new boots size usa 8 $199.00 obo

the boots are sold...still have the rug tough

a pair of great shape lowa denali boots size USA 9 with redhot liner, and a standard wool liner for normal weather(brand new) with a pair of brand new wild country insulated super gaitors. Great setup for a wide range of use. Gaitors still have tag on them never used...the boots are a cool black color.the soles are like new very limited use on boots. $200.00 obo [ 11-25-2002, 10:27 PM: Message edited by: iceaxe23 ]

brand new boots size USA 9 euro 42.5 specs from garmont * Upper: 1.8 mm Suede/Dynatec * Lining: Gore-tex * Frame: Frameflex Fiberglass * Sole: Vibram Nepal * Garmont Shock Absorption: Microporous * Color: Black * MSRP $219 well got them for my girlfriend and they are two big for her have been sitting around for some time at my house and I no longer have box. they are very nice newmatic crampon compatable light alpine boots with full rubber rand. with partial synthetic uppers $150.00 shipped