Scarpa Rio Mens Hiking Backpacking Boots
Scarpa Rio Mens Hiking Backpacking Boots
USER REVIEWS
[Sep 26, 2002]
shep myers
Backpacker
Unbelieveable! It's as if these were made for my foot specifically. I have a shallow foot, and after fitting into numerous others, SCARPA is the best. No blisters. Break-in took a while, but well worth it. Lightweight yet extremely durable. HTO no longer carries SCarpa though... Customer Service none needed so far.. Similar Products Used: Montrail. |
[Aug 24, 2002]
manchy180
Climber
Great, tough boot that I know I can resole 3 times before they get too shot. Fabiano and now Scarpa have always fit me and never have let me down whether doing the AT or getting to the crag. Customer Service never needed Similar Products Used: Vasque, step up from Sundowner Fabiano, Nichole |
[Jun 05, 2002]
ShotgunShy
Backpacker
Best damn boots ever made.Some people say they're hard to break-in,but I don't think so.Do yourself a favor and get a pair, you'll never regret it. |
[May 21, 2002]
Steve
Backpacker
What a boot! I don't own this boot, but got a good look at them. Its by far the stiffest "backbacking" boot I've ever held, and even stiffer than some mountaineering boots. Its an old school boot with Norwegian welt and "rollerskate" leather uppers. It has stiff heel counters and apparently some toe counters as well. If you find one, try to flex it with your hands. You can't. It needs serious break-in. But given its design, it should last for many many years should you choose to buy and break them in. For the $224, you get a very seriuos boot. It can double as a light mountaineering boot but seems built for long lasting backpacking. Heck, if you're attacked by a mugger in the city, you can kick the crap out of him! Similar Products Used: Fabiano Mountain Master, Scarpa Delta M3, Vasque, etc. |