http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/100000044/sale/Mens-Mountaineering-Boots.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:30:06 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0029/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_23250#question_23250 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />My feet run cold. My double plastics tore them up but they stayed warm. Are these going to be warm enough for Mt. Washington in the Whites and Mt. Whitny this winter. Also I have wide feet. Should I look someplace else? question_23250 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:30:06 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/SCR0040/Scarpa-Freney-XT-GTX-Mountaineering-Boots-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_23094#question_23094 Scarpa Freney XT GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's<br /><br />What are the warmest (non-hardshell) scarpa and la sportiva boots you have? question_23094 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:43:48 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VSQ0097/Vasque-M-Possible-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_22812#question_22812 Vasque M-Possible Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />I have vey wide feet. EEE. Cn you accomodate? question_22812 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:50:21 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0029/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_22670#question_22670 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />I plan to go climb Mera and island peak next year.I just want one boot thats gona do the job for treking and glacier travel,insted of buying 2x pair of boots and wasting money.Is their A good allrounder thats up to the test?Or should I just lash out and get both? question_22670 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:18:38 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0091/La-Sportiva-Trango-Alp-GTX-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_22160#question_22160 La Sportiva Trango Alp GTX Boot - Men's<br /><br />how do these compare to the Trango S EVO boots? stats read that they are lighter. Do they still have full shank? lace lock off? lateral ankle immobilization? question_22160 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:07:17 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0029/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_22042#question_22042 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />Hi there, I am new in this sport, and I am planning to climb Cotopaxi 5897m snow/glaciar, Chimborazo 6310m snow/glaciar and Aconcagua 6960m normal route sand/rock. Are this boots to much? suggestions welcome. Many thanks jp question_22042 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:17:46 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0021/La-Sportiva-Trango-S-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_21076#question_21076 La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />Has anyone compared these boots with the La Sportiva Glacier? Is the main difference that these are waterproof? I'm trying to decide between these boots, so would love any input on how they compare to one another.<br /><br />Thanks! question_21076 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:01:59 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0043/La-Sportiva-Glacier-EVO-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_17364#question_17364 La Sportiva Glacier EVO Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />i'm looking for a universal mount. boot that can do it all, ice climbing and cold treks. i have been using scarpa invernos and suffered w/ "shin rub" from the rigidity of the tongue, making the approach/trek back very painfull. do you think that these boots would work vs. going w/ the nepals (for much more cash)? question_17364 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:19:49 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0092/La-Sportiva-Makalu-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_17268#question_17268 La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />2 pounds 1 ounce is a very light weight . Can someone tell me if this is the weight of EACH boot or a pair . It seems too light to be for a pair . I am looking for a pair of boots to hike in severaL miles to a Sierra ice climb in california and want a very light boot with a 3/4 length shank ..... Simon in Joshua Tree , Ca. question_17268 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:08:33 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VSQ0060/Vasque-Alpine-LT-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_16824#question_16824 Vasque Alpine LT GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />is the actual fit smaller or larger than what the tag says, and do they run wide at all? question_16824 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:19:19 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/SCR0047/Scarpa-Triolet-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_14870#question_14870 Scarpa Triolet GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />I like the sound of these boots . I have a pair of old purple coloured invernos and they are heavy for a long walk in . Will these triolet boots accept the switchblade style step in crampon that Black Diamond used to sell . <br />Thanks.Simon , Joshua Tree , Ca. question_14870 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:18:00 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0059/La-Sportiva-Spantik-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_14640#question_14640 La Sportiva Spantik Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />i am planning to hike mt. aconcagua in december and would like a boot to accomodate that climb as well as future high altitude mountaineering journeys (i.e. denali, himalayas). is this a good boot for most like journeys? is it too much boot for aconcagua and not enough for the others? i have also been looking at the lowa civetta extreme. the boots feel comfortable but the one thing that continues to pop up in reviews is that users say they do not provide enough warmth for higher hikes/climbs. any suggestions are greatly appreciated. thanks! question_14640 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:40:56 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0019/La-Sportiva-Glacier-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_14566#question_14566 La Sportiva Glacier Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />Where are you located in New Zealand. question_14566 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:10:58 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VSQ0098/Vasque-Radiator-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_12742#question_12742 Vasque Radiator Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />How do these compare to vasque Ice 9000 or generally to plastic mountaineering boots? Would they work on Aconcagua? And what about Denali? question_12742 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:47:12 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/GAR0178/Garmont-Vetta-Plus-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_11759#question_11759 Garmont Vetta Plus Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />does it have any water proofing or water resistance, like for snow? question_11759 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:28:43 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/SCR0047/Scarpa-Triolet-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_11707#question_11707 Scarpa Triolet GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />I have a problem with heel lift in the la sportiva trango evo light, would this boot be a better fit for my foot?<br /><br /> question_11707 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:37:12 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LOW0071/Lowa-Mountain-Expert-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_9671#question_9671 Lowa Mountain Expert GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />Are these roomy in the toe box? Compared to La Sportiva and Asolo? question_9671 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:36:47 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/MER0037/Merrell-Expedition-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_9561#question_9561 Merrell Expedition Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />Is this boot leather lined? question_9561 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:29:31 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0029/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_8811#question_8811 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />I am planning to climb Mera peak (6476m) in nepal and I was wondering if anyone know if these leather boots are upto the challenge? or should I stick with a plastic boot like the Scarpa Vega HA or Asolo Afs 8000?<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />Janosch question_8811 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:37:47 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/SCR0042/Scarpa-Omega-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_8345#question_8345 Scarpa Omega Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />how comfortable will this boot be for weeklong loads of 80+ lbs? question_8345 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:15:28 GMT