request for Mountain boots reviews

[Kevin Dill]

This boot from Scarpa interests me a lot. I've read some very good reviews on it. Supposedly super-strong and durable, but enough flex for good walking characteristics. Might not be rigid enough for vertical rock use...not sure. I may buy a pair to add to my kit.


 http://www.scarpa.com/liskamm-gtx

[Bjorn]

Lowa, Asolo and Meindl keep my feet pretty happy. Asolo TPS 535 is my all out favorite boot for Western conditions.

[Walt Francis]

I have tried most brands (my boot collection rivals my wife's shoe collection   )  and have settled on Kenetrex and Scarpa; they are what fit my feet best.

[eidsvolling]

EDIT: I just saw your later comment on your previous goat hunting experience and your dislike for Koflachs, so I'm cutting this down to comment on the Tibet GTX Hi only, by relating my experience with the Lowa Sheephunters.

The Sheephunters were specially made by Lowa for Schnee's and are essentially a deluxe version of the Lowa Hunter GTX Extreme. The Hunter, as you may know, is a step up from the Tibet GTX. The Tibet GTX Hi that you're looking at is the same height as the Hunter.

After taking the Sheephunters on an elk hunt in Colorado, I came to the conclusion that they are closer to elk hunting boots than sheep boots (much less goat boats.) I know there are folks who have used them for sheep, but it wouldn't be my choice. They're just a smidgen too soft for my liking on sidehills. Like every pair of Lowas I've ever put on my feet, they're supremely comfortable and amazingly well constructed.

Mind you, I wore Pivetta 8s, Raichle Montagnas, then Limmer Standards for several years as a SAR dog handler. These are all stiff, stiff boots, which I like for steadiness underfoot in the dark with a pack.

I love Lowa boots. I have yet to find someone who has owned them and didn't feel the same. It is of course essential to get a good fit for your particular foot, which you already know!

[Hummer3T]

Well,I had a chance to go try some on in Revelstoke B.C.s, I liked the scarpa's but to low a tongue(with the double tongue) for my foot. other brands just did not work for my foot, did not have a chance to try Lowa's, but ended up with Hanwag Alaska's in a wide, wow these boots are comfy.  I think the best boots I have ever tried on /worn, and I have tried and worn/worn out lots.  great heal feature, rand, sole, orthotic, support, etc....... I guess we will have to see how they wear/durability.


THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP AND SUGGESTIONS. Like I said right off the bat, boots are very personal, best advice was to go but my feet in some boots.