i have never gotten blisters in these boots but have occasionally lost toenails when i laced the lower section too loosely on a very cold day with a lot of down-hiking. for the coldest weather, well below zero, the regular inner boot isn't warm enough for me, and i tend to run warm. Liner never cooked. Materials: Plastic Materials: Double Plastic Climbing Boots, Cordura Liner Weight: 5lb10oz i have, so far, opted to use insulated overboots instead (mountain hardwear absolute zero, but outdoor research and forty below have great overboots too). I assume that those plastic bellows will someday fail, but the gasket looks bombproof, and keeps out water as well as anything else (I recently found myself ankle deep in a stream, but my feet stayed dry). I did not have enough clothing to keep my core temperature up. Use: snow/ice The reason they didn't get 5 stars is the squeak that goes with them. 1 UK whole size = 8.4 mm = 0.33 inches; 1 US whole size = 8.4 mm = 0.33 inches +4 As a woman, it can be interesting getting men's gear to fit comfortably: in this case, the right liners are the key. August 14, 1996. that gives you enough leeway to keep your shins happy and helps them feel a little less like walking in ski boots, especially in the snow. Materials: plastic The cordura liners are the base model and work well for low angle, low altitude approach or glacier travel. January 28, 1997. I recommend them to anyone. Scarpa Phantom Tech Mountaineering Boot, size 12. Including liners. Comfort: I have had only a couple of hot spots from rubbing with these boots, and I got rid of that by adjusting my laces and using mole skin if I knew I had long approach hikes. Standard double-plastic mountaineering boot with high altitude liner is good enough for technical ice climbing and comfortable enough for snow slog approaches. one issue with overboots generally, step-in crampons don't work too well, so better to bring strap-in crampons if you may use overboots. They fit perfectly with BD makos, plus the black color will help absorb some heat from the sun. Price Paid: $180, anonymous $220.00 OBO. I was hoping that I could get out in some plastic boots for less but after looking around.......These boots are well worth the money that you pay. Used but in really good condition, I've only used these a few times. do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers; Scarpa Inverno boots size 12. Please share your experience. Price Paid: $225, Chelsea they don't really 'break in,' but your feet and shins need to get used to them. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Price Paid: $125, iClimb SCARPA INVERNO PHANTAPLASTIC MOUNTAINEERING BOOTS SIZE 10/11. Free P&P. Scarpa è leader nella produzione di calzature da montagna, alta quota, escursionismo, scarponi da sci alpinismo, telemark, freeride, scarpette per arrampicata. a year or two after I wrote the original review below, i purchased the insulated liners. Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boot With Liners US 12 Used Once. Scarpa Inverno Cold Weather boots Size 9.5uk. JLA FORUMS - Menu Close. Use: High altitude mountaineering I tried several plastic boots, and these were the only ones that fit comfortably. I feel for the price they are a good deal. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boot at the best online prices at eBay! Still the same lightweight yet tough Pebax shell, but now with a High Altitude liner. Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots US 9.5 (Cap Hill) $80. | updated Jan 28, 2013. Similar sponsored items Feedback on our suggestions - Similar sponsored items. Weight: a lot These boots are in like new condition. Shop with confidence. I just wore these out to the local park for a 2 mile hike through the snow to test out how well they fit and I saw the heel started to separate from the base. Scarpa Inverno Top 50 in men's Mountaineering Boots Specs. Add your own review » Men’s size 12.5 Scarpa Inverno double plastic mountaineering boots. For the next 4 minutes you can browse the site, but you won't be able to checkout, update your account or view your order history. what i learned over time is that the key to avoiding 'shin bang,' a known bugaboo with these boots, is that it's best to lace the upper section of the outer boot while leaning forward, bending your knee. Use: ice climbing Brand New. These are lightweight, convenient, rock solid crampons. April 16, 1996. Break-in Period: Quick, HighIceAK $39.99. Free shipping for many products! Materials: Plastic Price Paid: $280, Ti Conkle Almost too warm sometimes. Break-in Period: Can't remember the inner boot laces up separately from the outer boot and can be easily removed used to walk around in a cabin, tent, or snow instead of a bootie. Materials: Plastic Use: winter hiking/mountaineering Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boot, Black, US 13, Removable liner size US 12, – Used (Excellent Condition). January 3, 2010. Find great deals on eBay for scarpa inverno and koflach. From Alaska to the Andes to the Alps, countless climbers have trusted the bomber Pebax upper and Vibram sole to handle anything the mountain throws their way. Scarpa Men's Zodiac Tech Gtx Mountaineering Boot 4.3 out of 5 stars 42. More effective insulation means that you are more likely to… Condition is Used. January 30, 2011. November 1, 2013. Great all-around mountaineering boot! Authentic Brands - Great Deals - Free Shipping. Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boot, Black, US 13 - $220. 17 reviews. Condition is "Used" on two walks and it was not the right fit for me. Break-in Period: none From Alaska to the Andes to the Alps, countless climbers have trusted the bomber Pebax upper and Vibram sole … These boots are quite comfortable for my wide feet and flat arches, but for long, level, approaches, I opt to put them on top of the pack and use approach shoes! Scarpa have designed manufactured and hand built the world's greatest outdoor footwear for over 75 years. Use: Glacier travel they make a huge difference in keeping your feet warm. Great rigidity in the sole and perfect amount of flexion and pivot in … QR Code Link to This Post. Weight: 5.5 pounds ... Hey Folks, I recently picked up a pair of Scarpa Invernos from a friend who used them to summit Cotopaxi. © 2001-2020 MacLeay Interactive Design, Inc. All Rights Reserved. i have used them to walk on snowy trails, with automatic/step-in crampons, and with snowshoes, and they work extremely well at all three of these. April 13, 1997. Ready for the winters of the White Mountains, glaciers of the western ranges, or altitude of the Himalaya. +136 June 10, 1998. The high altitude liners add a lot of warmth, but with the advent of Intution Denali liners...there's no comparison. Source: bought it new Weight: average Lots of toe room to keep them warm and the ankle tightens up for minimal heel slip. May 14, 1999. January 31, 2009 Unfortunately they do not fit me ... my toe is jammed into the plastic every step and I feel I need a size 10.5. Scarpa Inverno mountaineering winter boots liner only 11.5 left inner . Very comfortable, like slippers in fact. The two boots together probably weight in at about 10lbs. Since my left foot is at least .5 size larger than my right foot, I have to stuff the right boots with more socks, an extra insole, but seems to keep my heel better in place. $25.55 shipping. Very durable after 3 seasons of hard use, still in excellent condition. Weight: 5.6lbs. Minor issue compared to the amount of use the boots have seen and the fact that new liners are available. FOR SALE - Fairbanks, AK - Men´s size 12.5 Scarpa Inverno double plastic mountaineering boots. Because they are stiff, it is very important to lace them while leaning forward to avoid shin bang. The only place they don't work so well is dry trail, where the stiffness tends to feel clunky and uncomfortable. The Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boot has been a staple of ice and alpine climbing for years and still remains the go-to choice for cold, multi-day ascents. August 19, 2013. Time left 1d 1h left. Source: bought it new TOP 10 REVIEWER July 22, 2000. The Charlet Moser Super 12 crampons fit the soles of these boots perfectly. These boots have a gasketed tongue rather than the bellows version found on many plastic and leather boots. This makes the Inverno far more comfortable for hiking without crampons. Here's my observerations: o they are heavy compared to leather boots, or at least they sure feel that way. It seems to work. i think the Inverno is only sold with insulated boot liners now. I have worn my Invernos vertical ice climbing and on expeditions above 21,000 feet. ViewScarpa Inverno With High Altitude LinerScarpa Inverno With High Altitude LinerThe Scarpa Inverno is the world's most used and abused plastic mountaineering boot and this year it gets an upgrade! Scarpa Inverno rubbing on calf by boulderman » Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:18 am 4 Replies 1230 Views Last post by boulderman Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:06 am FS Scarpa Inverno Boots by dancla22 » Tue Dec 29, 2009 6:48 pm 5 Replies 1649 Views Last post by dancla22 After trying the Asolo (both home and on the mountain) I bought the Scarpa Inverno instead. Comfortable when ice climbing. SCARPA plastic mountaineering boots are based on the UK sizing scale, which has equivalent increments to the US sizing scale. Lightly Used Scarpa Women's Mont Blanc ProGTX Mountaineering Boot sz38 (Anchorage) $290. Scarpa sells a fairly expensive 'high altitude' or 'alveolite' liner that is probably a lot warmer - i wonder whether it would take up more volume and change the sock combination; it's worth testing if you get the cold-weather liners. They don't seem like you need to tighten them all the time which is good with crampons. +33 Use: Alpine Climbing, Glacier Travel SCARPA Climbing Shoes & Footwear for Women, Sports Memorabilia, Fan Shop & Sports Cards. Break-in Period: None, fit like sneakers in the store +25 If I were inclined to climb something very cold at high altitudes, i would feel compelled to pair these with a pair of forty below overboots and would think hard about one of the boot/gaiter combos like the scarpa phantom 8000, millet's everest boots, or lowa's expedition 8000. The shell is a little bulky for rock but with use you get use to it. 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