kmehrtens Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but it does relate to Rainier. I am planning a trip to climb Rainier next July-August with a guide and looking for a recommendation for plastic mountaineering boots. I am looking at the Asolo AFS 8000 (now on sale @ REI), Asolo AFS Evoluzione and the Scarpa Inverno. I would like to say that money is not a factoring issue. If I am going to go, I want to be warm & comfortable during the trip. I have done enough backpacking to know not to go cheap when it comes to your feet. Any suggestions / opinions? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 buy what fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 The Invernos are heavy, but you could save some weight by springing for Intuition Liners. Plastic boots are nice and warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Plastics suck to hike in once the trails melt out. You can carry them in on your pack while wearing trail shoes/boots... I just climbed Rainier in Scarpa Charmoz boots, and they were great. You need to treat them to make them more water resistant, but they're great for July/August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaredSilly Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 How often are you going to use them after the trip? If rarely I would just say rent some boots from one of the guide services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmarty Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I took my plastics and changed to Intuition liners and reduced the boots by one pound each. work to find the insole that is most comfortable for your feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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