Kayland Apex XT vs. MXT decision

[Wesdoug]

 

I love scarpa’s but I think I’m about to give kayland a shot. The Scarpa I think I would have gone with would have been the orange Triolet but I’m leaning toward the kayland Apex XT or MXT. Here is my issue – the Apex looks like it will be great for keeping my feet warm and dry but they are rated as VERY rigid. Because I don’t plan or have any desire to climb vertical ice I don’t know that I need this. Also, the rigidity may make them not so great on an approach if I were trying to use one boot. My concern with the MXT is warmth and waterproof-ness. It looks like the lowes average temps for the area are about 30 degrees in May but I don’t know if that’s taken from Estes Park or on the peak – My guess is Estes Park. It seems the MXT would be the more versatile boot but I don’t want my toes to freeze (I’m somewhat cold natured) at the expense of owning a more versatile boot. Thoughts out there on these two boots?

 

[Fairweather]

It all depends on the shape of your foot, but I absolutely love my Garmont Tower GTX's for multi-purpose approach/light mountaineering. Ptarmigan Traverse last Fall with no blisters, hot spots, or tired feet.

[Wesdoug]

the Scarpa and kaylands both fit me pretty well but trying to pick b/t the Apex XT or the MXT?

[Figger_Eight]

How about the Apex Rock? The XT's are definitely a bit more rigid than the Triolets, and are able to take a full step in crampon, but have a decent enough rocker that they won't totally brutalize you on the approach.

 

The Apex Rocks have a little more flexibility and are nearly as insulated as the XT's.