Boot question

[TheMessenger2]

Millet Radikel Pros or Scarpa omegas

 

In your opinion which one of these would lend themselves better to technical ice climbing?

 

I already have double boots so I wouldn't need to be splitting climbing and mountaineering duties.

 

[Figger_Eight]

I'm a big fan of the new generation of synthetic boots that eschew the hard plastic exterior, of which there are 5 or 6 good ones that come to mind. But the golden rule with boots is still to get the ones that fit the best regardless of brand.

[summitchaserCJB]

I have the Millet Radikal Rock boots which I believe are similar . They climb mixed very well so far. Haven't had them on ice. Brief critique- they fit snuggly around the ankles so if that happens to you get them wet then tighten up the boa around some nalgenes- now mine fit perfectly. They are also very warm- not as warm as the Nepal Evo's (obviously) but closer than you would think.

Edit- just checked out the boot- it is indeed quite similar.

[img:left]http://www.backcountry.com/images/items/large/MIL/MIL0097/MET.jpg[/img]

Edited November 16, 2010 by summitchaserCJB

[BigSky]

I've tried on the Radikal Pro's and like the feel--and the boa system. They are VERY stiff. I'd like them for an ice cragging style boot. I have a pair of Radikal Light's and the compression/breathing system the Radikal line uses works quite well.

[summitchaserCJB]

Yes indeed