Any experiences with La Sportiva Lhotse?

[jon]

I'm looking for some non-plastic boots to supplement my trusty Makalus. I've climbed with plastics but love leather. I'd like to use them for mixed, ice climbing, more wintery stuff requiring a warmer boot. Does anyone have the Lhotse or something comparable? What kind of foot do these boots work best for? Are they warm enough for multiday winter routes? Thanks!

[adr_901]

I own a pair of lhotses and I have been very happy with them. I have a wide foot and with a low arch. I have been very comfortable with them. They are very warm for leather boots, I used them in the canadian rockies this winter and climbed verticle ice, and was on Mt Hood this winter and my feet only got a little cold when there was a prolonged period of inactivity. For the approach, they are very comfortable, these are the only boots I ever owned which did not give me blisters with break-in. I have not used them for any multiday trips yet, but wouldnt hesitate. I dont plan to use my plastic boots again!