Jim Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Need a good all around plastic for things like Rainer, an upcoming trip to Bolivia, and occassional ice. My 15 yr old Kolflaches went in the waste bin recently. I'm considering the Lowa Civetta at ProMountain. Others? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREETOAD Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 If you have a size 13 foot there is a new pair of Koflack verticals on sale In a shop in VIctoria B.C. for 167 c$ the store is Robinsons Sporting goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottgg Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 I use the Civetta Extremes, and I have enjoyed them. However, I have noticed that the narrow width does not accept various step-in crampons (at least on my size 14). I currently use strap-on G-12's, and they work well. Be sure to match the boots with your spikes before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I've had good luck with the fit of the Scarpa Alpha's, especially with a decent footbed inside, but they have started to come apart at the rand (I've had 3 good years use out of them). The Scarpa Omegas are nearly identical fit-wise. No problems with crampons, and they seem to climb rock pretty well. I've tried the Civetta's and didn't have enough room in the toe box for comfort in cold weather. The Vasque 9000's just rubbed my foot on a bone spur I have and were agony as soon as I put them on, but looked like a good option overall if they fit your foot. Marmot in Bellevue seemed to have the best selection when I was looking into this exact same thing a few months ago. Did the old Koflachs fit? Could always go with them again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randobanjo Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 My favorite thing to do is find a used pair of Koflach shells and fit them with new custom liners. It's like having brand new boots at half the price. Here's a little blurb about it on my blog: www.sierra-alpinist.typepad.com. Where are you headed in Bolivia? I was down there a couple of seasons ago. It's unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treknclime Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Jim, I still have my old white ones...the plastic is paper thin, and it's impossible to get a clip-on crampon on them. However, they are the lightest of all my plastics and I still use them on occassion, so if they're old...they might be lighter than what's currently available. tnc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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