forrest_m Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 the boot in question anybody used these? what do you think about using them for alpine climbs? the description makes them sound one step removed from a fruit boot, but they look like competition for sportiva super trango or similar? thanks in advance. (i'll have a chance to try them before buying, but i'm curious if anyone has first hand experience) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 at 4lbs, 4oz (mens 9)...they look more like a Scarpa Freney than a Trango S. It does look like it would hike/climb well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCH Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 To answer your question, no. However, here's an option that might serve a similar(but lighter) purpose: the Charmoz GTX is a new model Black Diamond/Scarpa started carrying 2-3 months ago. It looks roughly equivalent to the La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX; perhaps slightly beefier. I've never seen them in person but they look like they might be great 3-season alpine boots. Good luck in your search. Scarpa Charmoz GTX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest_m Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 thanks for the suggestions. i'm in a little bit of an unusual situation in that, rather than searching for the "ideal" boot, i have a credit with vasque that i am trying to decide how to spend. (i.e. do i blow it all on the m-finity or do i get a 10-year supply of trail runners?) thus the specific question about whether anyone has personal experience with this boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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