Boot Help...please

[siggcha]

Hi folks,

 

Just after a little input in regards to buying boots.

 

Basically I live out here in Australia, where the only alpine boots available are Sportiva Nepal Evos, Spantiks and Olympus Mons and Asolo plastic boots.....yup, we dont have much of a range.

 

I know its THE number 1 no no, but I am basically forced to purchase my boots online.

 

I am looking for a lightweight boot for summer alpine use, and step in crampon compatible, very much like the Trango Extreme.

The issue is, i have a rather wide forefoot so i need boots with a large toebox.

I have been trying to find out more about a few boots that supposedly fit the bill:

 

-Boreal Cerro Torre

-Lowa Mountain Expert

-Asolo Cholatse

 

Has anyone had much experience with these boots, or got any other to suggest?

I know...scores of people will say "go to a shop and try them on for fit", I used to play soccer and know just how important fit is in footware...but unfortunately i am forced to purchase alpine boots over the net.

And so I need all the info i can get on different boots.

 

Thanks for your time folks, your input is much appreciated!

Cheers,

Siggy

[Zoran]

I am not sure any of this boots will fit you. Have you done any research to see are they wide or narrow in last?

 

You have to see on-line since here in North America Boreal and Lowa are not widely distributed. Or I am mistaken...

 

However, I think you need Scarpa boots. Something like Triolet Pro or Jorasses Pro. I have Triolet and they are so goood. But my feet are more D than 2E. I am not sure how wide are yours?

 

It's unfortunate Mont Blanc are not what you are looking for. They are so good!

 

Edited November 24, 2012 by Zoran