A very comfortable boot, the insert shows a lot of wear. some say they are not that warm but I've got hot sweaty feet and they worked fine at cold temps. Tree Service

None so far.

I used these for the first time mountaineering (crampons and snow shoes) in the White Mountains (N.H.) last year. They were rentals. I had heard horror stories about plastic mountaineering boots so I was a little nervous. Needless to say, I ended up buying a pair this past fall. They are good boots for mountaineering more than ice climbing. They require little breakin and are a good first boot for people buying plastic mountaineering boots for the first time.

These boots got through a winter of snowmaking at kirkwood ski resort .i wore them every night for 4 months they didnt give me any trouble . i thought they were an exalent pair of boot for the price paid . the most i seen these boots go for is $260 its a good boot for the price what more do you want .It says right on the box that there a day hiker they promised nothing more . The whole crew wore them i never heard a single complaint. if you want a top doller boot pay top doller but i will take these boots any day or night

These are the worst mountaineering boots ever made. They have a sloppy fit and are poorly designed (the lace grommets popped off a brand new pair). Due to these boots, I had to turn around from Mt. Rainier. The boots rubbed blisters galore and shin banged horribly no matter how loose the tops were while walking. If you want to purchase sloppy workmaship and bargan basement boots these are the ones.

Customer Service

Got a refund on the boots.

Warm, Great Fit, Good Quality...Great Price...What more can be said!

These boots are certainly not the best choice on the market. Next to a pair of Scarpas, the build quality is obviously missing. They are just slightly flimsy and cheaply made in comparison. For example, if you look inside the plastic shell you can see the board is just stapled haphazardly to the midsole and that there is no anatomical shaping to hold the heel down (as is found in Scarpa Vegas). This latter point was particularly telling as after only a week of use the boots have packed out to a very sloppy fit.

Customer Service

Well, it's a bit hard to comment on customer service as Koflach don't even bother listing an email address on their website!

I purchased the Degres after having decent experiences with the old Viva Softs, and horrible experiences (including the most severe blistering of my feet ever) with the Scarpa Invernos. I used the Degres while guiding sheep hunters in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska in august of 2003 and I was very pleased with the fit, aand no blisters at all. I used Sorbothane insoles and I wore them for less than a week, but my flat feet typically blister immediately if they are going to do so at all. the boots performed well in severe scree slopes, uphill and downhill, and I found them just flexible enough, even with the laces tight that I got no shin bang whatsover, whereas previous boots have wore the hair of my shins permanently. I will complain about the rubber rand peeling so quickly! for those of you that it took months, consider yourself fortunate, since mine began to peel after about 3 days in the really nasty crap, but I am sure a little epoxy will put it back where it belongs.

Customer Service

I have never had to call? Sold the miserable Scarpas on E Bay last fall after they butchered my feet for more than I paid for them.

Similar Products Used:

Koflach Alaska Hunter Koflach Viva Soft Scarpa Inverno

Used these for such things as waterfall ice (WI4-5), easier mixed routes, glacier walking and scree/talus approaches. Not the best boot for hard waterfall ice climbing as they are big and bulky with quite a bit of room (sloppy), they are awesome for glacial use and approaches and general mountaineering. Warm enough down to about -20 deg C though the liners tend to pack out quite quickly and the plastic tounge guard causes a wear point on the lower shin. Make sure your gaiters fit too. Other than that they're an awesome boot...if they fit you.

Customer Service

no need

Similar Products Used:

Scarpa Inverno

I used them a dozen times before I re-glued the rubber rand back on the front. I mostly used them for tele skiing and some mountaineering. A very comfortable boot, the insert shows alot of wear. some say they are not that warm but I've got hot sweaty feet and they worked fine at cold temps. I did change the foot bed for more cushion (high arches) Good boot for the money I think.

Customer Service

did not use

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These boots demonstrate the many advantages of plastic for mountaineering. In contrast to many other plastic boots, they are quite comfortable and require almost no breakin. I've seen folks rent them they very day they started on an expedition and be quite satisfied. Although on snow, they are quite comfortable, they really beat me up on approaches. I have to agree with some of the other commenters that you get what you pay for. The liners are not particularly well made and obviously are going to wear quickly. Lastly, I note that these boots really are not that warm. In particular, there is virtually no insulation under foot, which is where I need it most. They are fine for summer Raineir trips, but I want something warmer for high altitude, ice climbing or winter expeditions.

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