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Traction and support for tough winter mountaineering.

When the mountains are a technical obstacle course of ice, snow, and frigid temperatures, the La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot will be your foot’s best friend. La Sportiva combined a waterproof breathable Gore-Tex membrane, an insulated lining , and a durable leather upper to keep your feet warm and protected for many summits to come. The Vibram sole, featuring the Impact Brake System, provides tough traction on slippery inclines, while the 3D Flex ankle allows for maximum sole-to-surface contact on the steeps. An adjustable, removable tongue offers a comfortable, customizable fit for any foot shape.

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4 5

Eric Carter

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Haven't managed to compeltly dial in the fit but I am pretty darn close. I've used them on Cascade volcanos in the summer for slogging up glaciers and for alpine climbing in the Coast Mountains in the winter. They are decent to hike in and great for ice climbing. Lacing has been critical - too tight and my feet get cold. Most of the time these boots are overkill for warmth. An insert helped a lot. My Sabertooth crampons fit well and have only popped off once after mis-adjusting them back from my ski boots.

5 5

Christopher Columbus

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Without a doubt these boots are the nicest piece of gear of any kind that I have ever used, period. Have used them for ice and alpine climbing for the last 2 years. Fit my feet well, they are reported to run narrow but they have a nice wide toe box. Incredibly solid heal hold when front pointing, locking lace system works like a charm, and they are very warm. The sole is super stiff for das ice but also walks like a hiking boot. Comfort from day 1. Only complaint is the upper laces can come undone/slip off the lace hooks if not tied super tight, seems to be due to my apparently skinny ankles/lower calves. The tongue inserts would probably help this but I have not had good luck/comfort using them. An expensive boot, but you definitely get what you pay for, super solid quality.

4 5

Ryan Hamilton

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These are awesome for ice climbing. I climbed a few dozen pitches in them last season and never felt like I needed anything. The lace lock is my favorite of any mountaineering boot I've used. My heels do rub on long hikes (Mt. Rainier), but more breaking in would probalby help that. The heel and toe welts fit crampons really well. Never had any problems with anything coming loose. Really warm, even for me. My feet get cold much easier than most people I know. I wear a US 11.5 and the 45.5 fits perfect.

5 5

Ryan Roeber

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These are as close to perfect for me as a boot can be. I've been using them for the last couple weeks, and fit is fantastic. I wear a 45.5 in Sportiva trail runners, and sized to a 46.5. No toe bang, and fit super well, and even climb decently. The flexible cuff on top helps to keep snow out, and also the 3d flex in the ankle gives you tons of support for edging in the boots, providing a stiff lockout when you're using crampons, but still helps to prevent shin bang on hikes in and out. I'll be using these boots on Rainier this summer, so I'll be able to report back as to how well they worked on my summit attempt. Fit is also good with crampons (using BD Sabretooth Pros). Haven't had an issue with crampon fit.

5 5

Sterling Watson

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I live in Colorado and bought these for everything from ice climbing lincon falls to long hikes up steep slopes. I've had them for two winter seasons now and have no complaints whatsoever. These should work for pretty much anything in north america...unless you have cold feet. I don't, but I have one friend with these boots that prefers his double boots on colder days. But like I said, they work great for me. For sure a great value buy from La Sportiva.

I use the BD Sabretooth Pros with these...

Sam

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I use the BD Sabretooth Pros with these and it seems like they shift a little when I use them. I think the front bail just doesn't fit the toe bail on the boots... any suggestions or other crampon recommendations? Has anyone else had a similar problem?

Arthur Debowski

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Hmm, I have had good luck with Petzl crampons with these but I know that i had to bend them a touch to get a perfect fit, some tweaking may be in order.

Sterling Watson

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I'm a big fan of Grivel, that's what I've used with these boots and never had a problem.

Paired with O.R. Crocodile Gaiters

Aaron Finley

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...and Sabretooth Pro Crampons

chr3021100

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Are those the OR Expedition Crocodiles, or just the regular Crocodiles?

I've been using these for ice climbing in...

bananagrams

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I've been using these for ice climbing in NH for 2.5 seasons now and love them, but I don't have the best circulation and my feet tend to suffer on colder days... I'm thinking supergaiters might help-- does anyone have suggestions for which to look at for these boots?

Jeff Blackston

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There's a guy in North Conway, NH that makes Super Gaiters. Not sure of his name, though. Do a web search and something will probably come up. Also, check out mtntools.com. You can also look at adding a vapor barrier, or even a heated footbed or heat pack, but those options could negatively impact the fit. The Spantik, or a double boot by Scarpa may be an option as well.

I have a wide (EE) foot - do these run...

davej5552135600

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I have a wide (EE) foot - do these run wide, narrow or ?? - If I find that they are too narrow, can I return them for full refund? If they do run narrow, what other Mountianeering boot do your recommend? I have heard such good things about this boot.

Jeff Blackston

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I would say they run slightly narrow to normal - if that makes sense? Backcountry.com has unconditional lifetime returns, and state this on their main page. So, if you find them to be too narrow, you can return them. For general mountaineering boots, you can look at the Scarpa Mt Blanc, Koflach Degre, Koflach Arctis Expe, Asolo Cholatse to name a few. Choices depend on conditions of course, and mostly fitting your wide feet. Hope this helps you, davej.

5 5

Sam

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These boots are great! Amazing support, locks in my heel very nicely, totally waterproof, very warm, great for kicking steps, french technique, and front pointing. These boots perform beautifully on snow and ice.

However,these boots get a little uncomfortable on the approach. They have a slightly rockered sole to help with step movement but it's not enough. I've used them a few times on day hikes and hope they break in nicely (I assume they're a little uncomfortable because I haven't broken them in properly yet). Other than that, these are boots are awesome!

UPDATE:
Used these boots two more times and found the problem... the part that was bugging me was in the heel. These boots hold your heel very well... too well in fact. I was crossing the laces right over my ankle and found that the boots are much more comfortable if I don't cross them there (right after the two yellow loops, before the metal grommets). Bumped the rating up to five star after trying some different lacing techniques. Finally nailed it!

Great boots!

I just need a bit of advice on where to...

Andrew

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I just need a bit of advice on where to buy a pair in EU 50... any advice please? i know, i know, it'd be easier to get frostbite and hence a smaller boot ;)

btm3681030

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I believe even La Spotiva's website only listed them as being made up to a 48. Lowa makes some boots to a 50 I know.

Hi, Im looking at doing winter mountaineering...

Brady Callahan

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Hi, Im looking at doing winter mountaineering and ice climbing in New England. I really like the versatility of these boots, but i am wondering if they will be warm enough. The coldest thing i will be doing are overnights in the Presidentials. Thoughts....

mario sarrica

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Plenty warm I climb MW in Mid December @ Night with these on
- 60 Still have my toes :)

Jeff Blackston

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Hi Brady,
For day trips, I think this boot should be fine for New England Winters in the Presidentials, except for the very coldest days, high wind chill, and long exposure times. Then, a warmer (double boot) would suit your needs better. Also, on overnighters, a double boot has an advantage over a single boot, in that you can remove the liner of the double boot and dry it overnight. I've seen negative 55 (with wind chill) temps in New England, and was certainly glad I was wearing my plastic double boots! Hope this helps.

Are these boots warm enough for Mt. Rainier...

chr3021100

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Are these boots warm enough for Mt. Rainier summit attempt in June?

Drewmon

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Very good (and popular) choice for summer use at Rainier.

Ash

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Yes they are perfect for Rainier... worn by members of my team last year during the summer months. Very capable boot.

Yes they are perfect for Rainier... worn by members of my team last year during the summer months. Very capable boot.
A-Bomb

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When in June? June's kinda early for Rainier. I wore a pair of these in early June on a guided climb. I ended up regretting it because my feet were cold, and I bailed on the summit atttempt! It didn't help that my boots were a little too small. The guides who even owned these boots said they don't use the Nepal Evo's till July. If you have the correct fit, it might work, but if I had to do it again I would definitely go with double boots. I've generally found that these boot are more well suited to single day trips than multiday where your boots could get freezing cold as night. My buddy had single leather mountaineering boots (different brand) on the same trip and while he did make the summit he still felt in hindsight that double boots would have been much better for our early June trip.

Brett Clatt

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Fit and socks can make a huge difference in cold weather. Make sure the boots you choose, no matter what brand, fit you! You dont want too lose and you dont want anything too tight that restricts circulation.
A premium pair of smartwool PhD socks will also help. You dont want any moisture build up.

What is the temperature rating on this...

Paul

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What is the temperature rating on this boot? I am looking for a mountaineering boot that will keep my foot warm during winter hikes and climbs. For instance will this boot be comfortable on a snowshoe approach of about 10-12 miles in temps close to zero? If not, is there a boot out there that will. I want something that I an use to then climb the mountain, but is supportive enough for a multi day trek and will keep my feel warm.

I hope this question made sense.

Drewmon

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0 C or 0 F?

Overall, this is a great boot and a popular choice for many folks desiring to do some trail time in addition to their summit attempts. Not a clue about snowshoe use, but remember - this is a mountaineering boot, so it has a shank that is not designed to flex much and as such the boot may not be the most comfortable option for hammering out miles on trails.

Temperature concerns vary according to your sensitivity, but in general these are a good option, for an average person, for use well down into the sub 32F range. Paired with a good mountaineering sock, the Gore Tex Duratherm lining in this boot provides a nice insulation setup.

5 5

RacerXK1

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  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

Full disclosure, I am a GORE-TEX MountainTech. I use these boots for short mountain climbing trips in the Sierras when the weather gets cold and I expect glaciersl/ice climbing. I typically wear a size 11 shoe and these boots in a 45 fit perfectly with a pair of medium weight socks. I love the Nepal Evos because even with a full shank, they are pretty comfortable to hike in, they are very warm, they fit well with my crampons, and they climbed surprisingly well! (I was able to use these as my only pair of shoes for a trip to climb North Palisade's U-Notch.) The Gore-tex lining breathes well and keeps any water out (the gusset/cuff on the top really helps keep things from falling in!)

4 5

dsands

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  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

I like this boot for a vast array of uses. It truly is very versatile in its ability to be used in the Alpine or on tech ice, long slogs are very tolerable whether in snow or on the trail. Bear in mind that these are not like double boots where you can remove the liners and dry/warm them before putting them on. That being said, for a longer expedition (weeks) this may not be the first choice. On the other hand day long or shorter adventures in wet conditions these are still top notch. I found these to still be nice and warm even in sub zero temps as well as breathable enough to not over heat in warmer temps (up to 80). Overall, this boot is great for a variety of uses.
Full disclosure, although I purchased these boots, I occasionally receive products from the GoreTex Mountain Techs community for participation in their program.

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