Seeking US size 15/16 mountaineering boots

[kaiw]

But not plastics! I really want to find a boot like La Sportiva Trangos. Something that will not suck for approach hikes and can do reasonably well for rock climbing. I've been researching online and calling around and I've had a terrible time finding anyone who manufactures anything above a US size 14. Thus far I've called La Sportiva, Lowa, Asolo, Scarpa, Kayland, and the American Alpine Institute to see if they have any advice. I've worn the Lowa Civetta Extremes several times in the past and, while functional, that's not really what I'm looking for.

 

So, what do fellow big foots do? Are we stuck w/ hard plastic double boots like the Civetta and La Sportiva's Baruntse? Is getting a custom made boot an option? Any help is much appreciated.

 

Xposted this at summitpost.org.

 

Cheers,

Kai

[keenwesh]

got a pair of size 49s with your name on them, pm me if you're interested.

[fenderfour]

Start trying on 14's. Some are bigger than others. The Lowa Mountain Pro (in 14) fits my size 15's.

[aforslund]

I don't have size 15 but I know that Lowa does offer their boots in larger sizes than Sportiva and Scarpa.