Kayland M11+ versus Asolo Cholatse GV

[Zoran]

Could you help me determine which ice climbing boot is better made (last, quality and warmth).

I know I have to try them both in the store to find better fit but which one is better manufactured? What would be your choice if both models fit OK.

My feet are little wide and short (my size is 8). Also which one could better fit for mountaineering, not only for climbing waterfalls close to parking lot. I have never seen any of them (except on Internet).

Have to go to REI maybe to try Asolo?

Thanks a lot.

Zoran

[olyclimber]

my bet is that they are both great boots, and will just come down to which fits your foot better. no experience with Kaylands, but they seem to be a quality boot based on every available indication.

[t_rutl]

kaylands run med/narrow...if your foot is wide they may not be your best bet...also the eVent liner is more breathable so you lose a little warmth...i have their apex xt and mxt...they are ok for me but i like my sportivas with goretex better

[G-spotter]

In my experience Asolos are crappy boots for climbing in.

[powderhound]

the M11+ are the shit....quality boots quality company

[Maxtrax]

If your foot is wide in the forefoot and narrower in the heel check out the La Sportiva Nepals or Baturas. Kayland makes great boots but in my experience they have been on the medium to narrow side and also too low volume for me. Asolo makes some great backpacking boots but I have not been impressed with the quality of any of their mountaineering boots from the last 4 years or so.

[TrogdortheBurninator]

My cholatse's climb great and are super light for the warmth. They are pretty narrow though. Certainly narrower than the Kayland ice (only kayland i've tried on).

[assbokk]

I've had the M11's for several years now. They are low volume, so I took out the insole to get more room in my toes. They are great all purpose boots - light, hike well, warm enough and climb fine. Some of the rubber rand around the toe has seperated on both boots and if I sometimes get small amounts of water in them. Not too big a deal though. Way overpriced, but that's them damn Italians for ya.