Snowpuppy Posted January 31, 2004 Posted January 31, 2004 I'm going on an expedition climb in July, which would be the better boot-Koflach Degre or Lowa Civetta? Thanks. Quote
Alpinfox Posted January 31, 2004 Posted January 31, 2004 Snowpuppy. You might want to provide a bit more info. If your "expedition" is to the beaches of Karabi, I'd suggest flipflops.... etc. Quote
Alpinfox Posted January 31, 2004 Posted January 31, 2004 Lummox is right; the boots that fit you are best. Rainier in July usually is not very cold, so you shouldn't have to worry about your feet freezing. You WILL have to worry about having some big heavy anchors on your feet and getting blisters and stuff like that, so use the boots that are the lightest weight/most comfortable. Plenty of people (myself included) have done comfortable summer Rainier ascents wearing lightweight leather boots (La Sportiva Glacier's for example). You could always bring along a pair of toe warmers for summit day if you brought lighterweight boots and were worried about the cold. I'd recommend lightweight alluminum crampons as well. Which route are you planning on doing? Happy Trails. Quote
Snowpuppy Posted January 31, 2004 Author Posted January 31, 2004 Unfortuaetly I'm not from out there or live out there . I'm going with RMI, so those are the two rental boots to choose from (I'm doing this on a tight budget). Also totally new to mountaineering. Have no clue on the route. Thanks for the info., and I'm planning to have a blast!!! Quote
slothrop Posted February 1, 2004 Posted February 1, 2004 Try to find a store where you can try these boots on and compare. REI probably carries the Koflachs. Quote
Dru Posted February 2, 2004 Posted February 2, 2004 its 6 of one, half dozen of the other. they are both plastic double boots with no real functional difference except the degre has a teeny bit more flex/less stability in the upper part above the hinge. you are onna have to try both and take whatever fits better because otherwise the choice is meaningless. it's like granny smith vs. macintosh for apple bobbing Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted February 2, 2004 Posted February 2, 2004 The real truth is what Dru is outlining above in your situation. Take comfort over everything else and go with it. Both boots are fine and any boot will have their flaws. But in order to identify them in accordance with your use you might try to use them beforehand. If not enjoy your climb. Quote
Snowpuppy Posted February 2, 2004 Author Posted February 2, 2004 Thanks again for the info. I will do the trying on of the different selections. Quote
Ryan Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 (edited) Since we're on the topic, how cold does Rainier get in May? I'll be climbing a couple routes on the mountain then and I've got Koflach Arctis Expe boots...will these be too warm? Edited February 16, 2004 by Ryan Quote
Dru Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 when you are standing in snow all day, no boot is too warm. Quote
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