Gear Review

Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boot - Men's

Community Rating | 8 Reviews

Sale from $287.06

Item # SCR0105 10% Off Reg. $318.95

Tech Specs

Shell Material:	[shell] Pebax
Sole:	Vibram Stabeler
Crampon Compatibility:	yes
Removable Liner:	yes, EVA
Lacing:	standard
Claimed Weight:	[pair] 5 lb 13 oz
Recommended Use:	mountaineering, alpine climbing, ice climbing
Manufacturer Warranty:	1 year

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Scarpa Inverno

Matthew Cox

Member since Aug 17, 2009

Posted on March 26, 2009

Scarpa does a lot of things great (ski boots, climbing shoes) plastic mountaineering boot is not one of them. These boots may work great for some, but in all my years of experience, I have seen many friends sell these suckers on ebay and either go to leather boots (like nepal extremes, Salomon super mountains, Trangos...) or they buy a set of Koflachs. The worst thing about this boot is the tongue. It bruises and beats shins like no other.

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Fernando Octavio Brendinberger

Member since Feb 13, 2010

Responded on April 2, 2010

Like and Indianapolis 500 race car: You have to know how to drive it in order to get the best lap time!

These boots are used above 4000m for a reason, but you have to know HOW to use them or you won't get the full benefits out of them.

From an above post:

By: Sandy Ridgway
July 19, 2009

You might be lacing them wrong. I had the same trouble until a guide helped me out. You are suppose to lace the liner snug, lace the bottom laces on the outside tight, and where the boot bends upward on the outside boot, keep it laced really loose. If you lace the top half too tight, you will get shin bruising. It worked!!