Review Date
February 8, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Jan Saver(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Belgium

Price Paid:  $300.00 at Kampeerder (K2), Ant

Summary:
They break in easily & are a joy to walk in. The sole & rubber sides have very, very good grip on rock, vertical or other.
Two disadvantages: they get wet in & out after more than say 4 hours walking in the snow (as opposed to plastics).
Also mine had two of the lace clips come off. It was repaired for free.
About the fit: I liked them because they had a smaller heel than La Sportiva Nepal Top.
They are very good looking boots as well, not something to take for granted (look around)!

Customer Service:
Well, very good. Free repair (although I''d have been very disappointed otherwise)

Review Date
May 21, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Taki(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from new york

Price Paid:  $85.00 at sierratradingpost.com

Summary:
i own the snow and ice, and am rather pleased with them, so i decided to get these as well. for the price, you really can't go wrong. the snow and ice fit me rather well, but with these, i've had some soreness at the ankles. i guess it doesn't have the thicker inner lining as the snow and ice, but after one day trip, they feel rather fine. i wore these on a trip to Mt. Washington, not too long ago (mid May) and i had no problems kicking steps into the packed snow of Tuckerman ravine. also, the stiff soles made travelling on rocks a lot easier than something softer (especially on the decent). i don't think it was that cold, even with the wind, so i can't exactly say if these boots kept my feet warm, but i'm sure that are pretty warm for boots without insulation. although i have to say, i'd like something with a little more room at the toe. the top of the boot, right on top of my toes are touching my toes (does that sound confusing?) and i think in the winter, my toes may get a bit chilly, especially if i spend extended amounts of time out.

sorry to babble a bit, hope it helps anyone who's interested in getting a pair.

Customer Service:
none

Similar Products Used:
super 9 snow and ice

Review Date
April 27, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Ben(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from seattle

Price Paid:  $160.00 at mgear.com

Summary:
Solid boots that fit my wide foot well (11.5). Nice and warm even in snow. Decent as an approach boot after they are broken in, though the solid shank sucks on really steep approaches. For moderate to flat approaches they are great. Also very good at climbing on rock due to the solid shank and toe design. If you're looking for a boot that does the approach, glacier travel and rock climbing, this is top notch.

Similar Products Used:
Koflach Degre, Raichle

Review Date
December 5, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Mark(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Seattle, WA, USA

Price Paid:  $285.00 at Marmot

Summary:
I love these boots. I have narrow feet and for whatever reason, they fit me really well. (I don't know how the person with wide feet found them to fit so well.) The boots are very stiff and are great for kicking those steps into the snow. A bit heavy, but very sturdy and warm and dry.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
September 18, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: David(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from NC

Price Paid:  $259.00 at mgear

Summary:
Great boots the relitivly short break-in period and the fit are just great. I have a 9 1/2 very wide foot and the boots fit like a glove. I knew the first time that I put them on that they were much better that the Makalu's I had just given away to a friend because I couldn't get them to fit or break in.

They take my grivel G-12's alot better than the Makalu's but seem to be a little warmer. They should be great in the snow on the upcomming trip to Europe. I plan on doing some ice climbing in them so I will write more in a couple of months.

Customer Service:
None

Similar Products Used:
La Sportiva Makalu's