Asolo Guida vs. Evoluzione?

[jeffdo]

I am gearing up (literally) for a Mount Rainier climb in mid-July. I plan more climbs, so I am going to purchase plastic mountaineering boots. I have tried Koflach Degre (red) and Asolo Evoluzione (blue)boots. The Asolo's felt better on my feet. Does anyone know the difference between the Asolo Evoluzione (blue) and Asolo Guida (yellow) boots? Recommendations? Thanks.

[Alex]

I dont know the difference between the two Asolos, most likely warmth. But between the Koflachs and Asolos, the Koflachs have more rocker to the sole and will walk better than the Asolos.

Is there a particular reason you are going with plastics? Might I suggest two alternatives to the approach you are taking:

1) go leather. Nothing wrong with leather booths on Rainier.

2) buy used plastics. Second Bounce in Fremont and many other used shops in the Seattle area carry used plastics, and you can get them at bargain prices at Marmot in Bellevue, and at the REI garage sales.

Cheers, Alex