burchey Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hey kids, Fully auto crampons for alpine ice - need to get some boots for the summer alpine ice / approach, but can't find a boot I like that will work with my G14s. Nepals are way too warm. Suggestions? Leather/Synth is fine, nepals fit me perfectly shape-wise. Can't find anything with the front welt that isn't insulated. Should I just give in and get some new crampons for ice with the rubber toe strap instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nillin Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 LS Makalu? Not sure how similar the last is to the Nepals. My feet don't like em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchey Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 LS Makalu? Not sure how similar the last is to the Nepals. My feet don't like em. Huh. Didn't notice these guys. Thanks for the suggestion - little on the heavy side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 You might just want to go with some G12s with a plastic front piece and a pair of the red Trangos or Scarpa Charmoz. Get yourself a warmer pair of boots for winter climbing with the G12s or your G14s. Pretty much all you need for 98% of climbing in the cascades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchey Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 You might just want to go with some G12s with a plastic front piece and a pair of the red Trangos or Scarpa Charmoz. Get yourself a warmer pair of boots for winter climbing with the G12s or your G14s. Pretty much all you need for 98% of climbing in the cascades. Yeah, thought about that. I'm already set for summer/winter in the Sierras and Cascades. I just need some summer boots for down Sierra-way - my current gen mountaineering cramps probably won't cut it for alpine ice - G12s would do, just didn't want to drop a lot of cash on boots and another set of cramps if I didn't have to. Probably makes sense, get a better and lighter boot without the front welt - grab a pair of G12s - they climb alpine ice pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Scarpa MtBlanc isn't "insulated" per se, although it does have goretex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I haven't used them but suspect that the Asolo Nanga GV might work very well. I own the non-welted Sherpa GV and found them to be exceptionally comfortable out of the box and very durable. GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchey Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Great suggestions guys. Now I just need to get my hands on a couple pairs to try on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastBastard Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 see if you can scare up some LS Nepal Tops (same boot as the Nepal Extreme, but uninsulated). http://www.lasportiva.com/mountain.html?&L=1&tt_products%5Bproduct%5D=30&cHash=3276c2bed17cc9007635f12c1f370609 they used to be widely available here (I had a pair - fantastic boots), but I think now only orderalble from Europe you might also try the LS Karakoram Pro http://www.lasportiva.com/mountain.html?&L=1&tt_products%5Bproduct%5D=35&cHash=a8c535a2358120c0cec26b6b048c27ca The Makalu is a snow-trudging and step kicking boot - heavy and not very technical. I had a pair, but the nepal tops are a much better boot in all aspects. The Scarpa Mont Blanc is insulated - people report them to be as warm as the Nepal Extreme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchey Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Great suggestions, ECB - I think the weight of those boots would be an issue, I'd like something a little lighter if I can get it. Appears front welt = same weight as my Nepals. Still leaning towards a light boot/another set of crampons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordicpunk Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 There may be others but LaSportiva Trango Extreme is the least insulated/light weight toe welt boot I know of. Mt. Blanc is insulated and about the same as Nepal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafalA Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Mt. Blanc is as insulated as Nepal. Actually, can't think of a boot with front toe-welt that isn't insulated. Pretty much everything meant for alpine rock has a flush toe box and sole for better edging performance. See if you can scare up some of the new Petzl rubber toe bails that slot into full-auto crampons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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