Wallstein Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 Anybody out there used either the Scarpa Freney or the Cerro Torre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 for what its worth Wallstien, I have had a pair of Scarpa Matterhorns which are real similar to the Cerro Torre. I have worn them a bunch and am extreemly happy with them. They take crampons well, edge like a mutha, (the rubber is super sticky), not that great for skiing though, (yes I tried and probably will again ). Pretty comfy except on flat, hard trails, (like out of Paradise). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordo Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 Freneys have absolutely no ankle support; they are purely made for ice/mixed and while the boot does have some cushioning for approaches, it would really suck for multi-day, general mountaineering. The Cerro Torres are very cool, but you'll probably find like I did that they have an enormous toe box. Like Bronco, I have a pair of Matterhorns and I love 'em. They're heavier and more substantial than the Torres, but for some reason have a moe precise fit. They come in a version with toasty linings too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 i've got cerro torres and had to size them smaller than usual to get my narrow feet to not slide around. now i have to tape my heels to prevent blisters. despite this minor annoyance, they are comfortable and all-around good stuff. i climbed eldorado and went serac cragging in them -- they worked great on rock, snow, and ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted December 9, 2001 Share Posted December 9, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Wallstein: Anyonne know where in the PNW I can try these boots on. I am yet to find a place that carries the Cerro Torres. Feathered Friends carries the lime green ones, I think they are the uninsulated version, but should be built on the same last as the red ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted December 10, 2001 Share Posted December 10, 2001 Wallstein, There are a used pair of Cerro Torres at Feathered Friends (used once). I think that they are a bit smaller than average. If you're interested, I can give you the e-mail address of the guy who owns them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallstein Posted December 10, 2001 Author Share Posted December 10, 2001 Anyonne know where in the PNW I can try these boots on. I am yet to find a place that carries the Cerro Torres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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