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Nice boot for light mountaineering By Ryan from Londonderry, NH on 11/16/2009 Pros: Crampon capatible, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant Cons: Difficult Laces, Narrow Best Uses: Cold Weather, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Long-Distance Hiking, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels half size too small Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I give these boots 5 stars because of construction and use for light mountaineering. I bought these boots for some winter climbing here in NH. I went with the suggested 1/2 size up, the toe box fits snug but not too harshly with a thin sock, the heel felt a bit roomy compared to the toe box. I put on a thicker wool sock and at first the toe box was a bit tight but the heel filled in. After just a few minutes walking around the house they started to break in. The ridged shank was awkward but only at first. The lacing system tightens nicely but was hard to find the right combination of tightness for comfort. I needed to tighten the laces really tight in order to get the desired support laterally. The boots materials will resist moisture absorbtion added to the gore-tex lining for warm and waterproof boots. I think this boot is perfect for winter hiking and light mountaineering where step-in crampons will be used. I would say that using these for backpacking is possible but the stiff shank makes it more difficult if some steep scrambles are to be climbed. I would feel more than comfortable climbing Mt Washington in winter with these. I am confident that they will be warm enough for me, although someone that gets cold feet often may disagree.
Raichle All-Degree Pro SL Gore-Tex® Moun By Jens from Switzerland on 07/06/2009 Best Uses: Day Hiking, Everyday Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: will see after some walks
Lightweight, good contruction By jimborocks from Washington State on 06/20/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant Best Uses: Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Long-Distance Hiking, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Professional/Guide Sizing: Feels half size too big, Feels too large Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Although I have not yet tested these boots in the conditions they were designed for I find them lighter and equipped with the same Vibram sole as many other more expensive Mountaineering boots.The sizing is off by about a whole size. I normally wear an 11 but in this boot I needed a 12. I feel pretty confident judging by the construction of the boot they will last a long time and perform well. Time will be the ultimate judge.
By Ohio climber from Heath, Ohio on 04/24/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant Best Uses: Cold Weather, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels half size too small, Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Amazing value from STP! I bought these boots in my regular shoe size as an alternative to wearing thick socks, which I do not like. They are a half size small, so I allowed for this. The fit is superb and they were comfortable right out of the box. I look forward to using them for technical rock climbing as well as (short days) on vertical ice.
By Mark from Salt Lake on 04/07/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Ice Climbing, Mountaineering Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I used these in the North cascades on a 9 day alpine climbing trip. They performed spectacularly! No blisters, no sprained ankles, and most importanly, no wet feet.
By LMM from Anchorage, Ak on 04/03/2009 Pros: Arch Support, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Cons: Long Break-in, Not Comfortable Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational, Environmentalist Sizing: Feels half size too small, Feels too small Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These boots are very narrow - my toes get numb and the bottoms of my feet feel hot if I have to wear them for very long...obviously they don't fit me well :( If you can get them to fit in terms of width, they are durable, well-made boots.
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