vertical_hiker Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 yes on Denali or even 8000m peaks, what is the best boot? I used to have the Millet Everest boot, but I don't know if there's an updated version, or even better brand? I have yellow Arctic Expes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Lots of people talking about the La Sportiva Batura CC thread I just saw some footage on a K2 X where the climbers were all wearing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatTexan Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 The NBC show? Looked like high dollar Westcomb and Feathered Friends gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 The boot having the most fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 The millets are supposed to be the best. ------------- I assume these are going to be for your Alaska West Buttress climb I read about in the spray section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 The NBC show? Looked like high dollar Westcomb and Feathered Friends gear. And olympus mons boots with the distinctive center double zip... For the record, I've never been above 6k meters and have absolutely no idea about that world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 The best boot is the one that fits your foot, keeps them warm, and has a liner than can be dried out easily. There are numerous models that fit those criteria. As stated before, Millet and Sportiva Olympus Mons are front runners in the integrated double boot category, meaning you don't have to have an overboot with these. Otherwise you can go for a more versitile boot like the Sportiva Nuptse or a plastic boot with an Intuition liner and combine that with an overboot. That system gives you more flexibility when it comes to using your boots in places other than high altitude slogging, not to mention more technical performance compared to something like the Olympus Mons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean_T_Stevenson Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I haven't climbed any 8000+ m peaks, but I have spent several hours in -38C/-36.4F conditions using the following: lightweight (thin) liner sock vapour barrier sock heavyweight sock Lowa Civetta Extreme with stock GTX & Thinsulate liner (I hear Intuition foam liners are even better) 40 Below "K2 Superlight" overboots YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minus40andwarm Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I have the millet, toasty boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) Lots of people talking about the La Sportiva Batura CC thread I just saw some footage on a K2 X where the climbers were all wearing them. Batura? I have them and on a bad day on Denali you'd loose toes using these boots. Spantik or the something warmer depending on the route and amount of technical climbing Edited January 27, 2008 by Dane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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