dberdinka Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 A) don't weigh much B) are flexible enough to be comfortable on long walks C) stiff enough to kick steps in snow D) climb well on low-5th alpine rock E) are waterproof F) are durable Any suggestions??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I was just in the market for new boots and found a lot of models that met some but not all of the criteria. I ended up with a pair of Scarpa Mantas which fit all of your criteria, with the exception of being light. They are lighter than my old LaSportiva K2s though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Garmont Tower fits your criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I was looking for the same thing last year, and settled on the Garmont Ferratas. They have performed well on easy alpine rock (West Ridge of Pigeon Spire & Blackcomb Buttress) and ice (NW face of Matier). Probably not truely waterproof, and durability is a relative term depending on frequency of use. I expect/hope to get at least 5 years out of them. I think the Ferratas have been discontinued, but the Tower GTX is essentially the same boot. The other contender was the Sportiva Trango Plus, but I prefer leather over synthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I have some Garmont Towers, but I don't like the Gore-Tex. I would rather have thin leather boots. I don't think Gore-Tex works for boots. My feet seem to get damp over extended hikes with them. The Towers climb really well though, and are solid enough for some glacier travel. Great for low 5th class rock. Good for things like Mt. Challenger, for example, with long approach, glacier travel, and 5.6ish rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnV Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I'm in my third year of using the Scarpa Manta. DPS is right about them not being all that light, but they climb very well and they're fine for approaches. For any climb that has some approach miles, some snow and ice and some rock, and you don't want to carry extra footwear, they don't seem to be much of a compromise in any area. I've spent a good part of the last two summers in my Mantas and Stubai Ultralight Universals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I have the Garmont Vetta, which is great. Climbed NE Couloir of Colchuck in 'em - step kicking and front pointing. They take a heel bail crampon. They hike great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearho Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Vasque CrossTrail Catalyst Mid GTX XCR. Climb comfortably to 5.7. Kick steps OK, as long as it isn't too hard. Very-very light. Comfortable. Gore-tex. Lots of miles on mine. $125...Stealth S1 sole is very sticky. Make sure you get the gore-tex model. They sold and still sell the non-GT model. You can get those for half the price. http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?type=brand&brandid=7&brandcatid=51&gen=m&pcid=10499 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatskiclimbsail Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Koflach Arctis Expe with a custom liner. Been using them for everything except in the snow except skiing for 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Hey D, I got a pair of kayland tractions. Kicked up n face maude in them and they are pretty good for hiking. Semi waterproof. pretty light. If you got a size 10ish foot I'll let you try them out. Rumor had it that they discontinued them but I still see them in stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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