need new climbing boots any advice?

[XXX]

So here is the deal. I have been using Khoflacs(sp?) for a very long time, probably 8 years. I have used them for everything ranging from glacier travel to ice climbing. Their heavy and I hate them, but they are warm!

 

I was using the trango S for awhile but for some reason they hurt my toe. arghhh.

 

Right now I am thinking of purchasing the La Sportiva Glaciers (they are black you have probably seen em) OR the LA Sportiva Trango S evo. What would you suggest? I am just looking for something that is light and versatile for alpine/glacier/alpine ice. I know this sounds silly but the Glaciers just look cool and sexy =) Any ideas?

 

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[ClimbingPanther]

trango S and trango S evo will most likely fit exactly the same, because they are molded from the same last. the glacier will probably fit slightly different and has a chance of not hurting your toe. that said, you could just go a half size up in the trango s evo as well.

[XXX]

trango S and trango S evo will most likely fit exactly the same, because they are molded from the same last. the glacier will probably fit slightly different and has a chance of not hurting your toe. that said, you could just go a half size up in the trango s evo as well.

 

that is true, I could go up half a size. However I notice when I wear looser boots ice climbing it does not feel good on my feet. Feels like they may fall off hehe. I may try the glaciers. Anyone here have the glaciers? What you think?

 

 

[Clarence]

Neither the trango S evo or the glaciers are insulated and won't be anywhere near as warm as koflachs. Look at the trango extreme for warmth although it has the same last. The Lowa Mountain Expert would be a good one too.

[fenderfour]

Do the new glaciers have a toe bail for crampons? The old did not.

[111]

the new RSS Glacier does not have the toe bail. (special orderable perhaps?) I got a pair this summer and the break in time was very long, but I have no complaints. They have a large(medium-wide) toe box as far as I can tell. They are on the heavy side but I did daily trail work for 2 months in them and they hike a hell of a lot better than Koflac plastics. You will appreciate the full leather durability.