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The La Sportiva Men's Nuptse Mountaineering Boot easily handles the harsh demands of technical alpine climbing at high altitudes. When you get on the big rig in Alaska and the Himalayas, you need a boot that climbs with precision and protects your foot from the extreme cold. Inside the Nuptse's lightweight, waterproof synthetic shell lies a warm PE liner that can be removed and dried in your tent at night. This fully crampon-compatible boot has been on some of climbing history's most impressive ascents—including the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat.
Bottom Line: Precision footwear for the world's highest mountains.
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Write your question here...got 12.5 US/46.5 what crampons will
Write your question here...got 12.5 US/46.5 what crampons will fit this boot and size?
By: zeb
February 9, 2010
Most crampon makers will offer an extension bar for adjusting to larger boots. I have the same size foot as you, and use many La Sportiva boots- including the Olympus Mons which are even bigger than the Nuptse. I use both Petzl and Black Diamond crampons. Both of these companies offer extension bars for about $15.
By: don bowie
February 11, 2010
Will the Nuptse climb rock as well as the Nepal? The sole unit
Will the Nuptse climb rock as well as the Nepal? The sole unit looks more like it's oriented toward the walking/trekking end of the mountaineering spectrum.
By: Reuben Crook
October 27, 2009
Nepal's will climb rock WAY better than Nuptses.
By: Evan Stevens
November 23, 2009
warm boots
By: GERALD GUERRA
August 30, 2008
great boots very durable verrrrryyyyy warm comfortable the biggest bonus there is nothing bad about it
do these boots need to be up or downsized from a regular shoe
do these boots need to be up or downsized from a regular shoe size to fit? would try to wear a smart wool mountaineering sock with them
By: richard
October 8, 2009
Rich From What I know you don't want to downsize. In extreme cold, you might want to add an extra insole and you will have sock liners on and heavy mountaineering socks. I talked with a rep at La Sportiva and he suggested upsizing a 1/2 due to swelling too.
By: stiffler
October 9, 2009
Super Boots
By: mtstanford2072180
November 22, 2009
I climbed Antisana, Cotopaxi,and Chimborazo with these on one trip to Ecuador. And then climbed other peaks above 20,000 ft in Bolivia. They are warm and hike like Makalu leather boots.
What's the actual weight of these boots: it says 2552 g and
What's the actual weight of these boots: it says 2552 g and 6lb 12 oz., but 2552 g is actually 5 lb 10 oz.
By: lawrence.z1796210
September 27, 2009
Heavy! Those two weights probably reflect different sizes (I realize that makes no sense, but there is is). Mountain Gear lists the weight as 6 pounds, so the answer is probably closer to 5 lbs 10. And obviously, the bigger the size you need, the heavier they'll be. You ain't gonna be dancing.
By: Jacon Mayer
September 28, 2009
Write your question here.. Hi there How much would it cost to
Write your question here..
Hi there
How much would it cost to ship to the North Island of NZ. How long would it take.
By: Steve
May 9, 2009
montana splitboarder
By: Erick Goudie
March 27, 2009
I have been looking for a mountaineering boot that I could use for split-boarding for along time and I finally found I one that fits well in my conventional strap bindings. I do have bigger fee(US12, Euro 46) so the boot being a tad bulky did contribute to some toe drag but nothing that rider who is used to boards that don't fit their feet can't handle. I got this boot one day before I was to set off on a 7 day ski trip into the Beartooth wilderness in Montana. In ski mode the boot was very comfortable and climbed well. I will say there was a nominal break-in/adjustment time that was resolved after 3 miles of skinning. When we got to grasshopper glacier the wind was blowing a sustained 40 mph, so spindrift was an issue. The storm grew worse over the continuing days and my outer gear was wet and frozen but my feet were warm...amazing. We broke camp early because the storm was worsening...I was 5 feet under the snow and my cave would rumble and growl from the gusts outside. We braved the pass in 80+ winds in white out conditions and while my body was a little chilled as we navigated by compass my feet stayed warm. I have since taken the boots into Hylite canyon and I found that they climb ice very well. I would recommend these boots to all split-boarders that are looking to do mountaineering. My only concern is that they may be to warm this spring/summer but I am sure I can figure out way to vent them properly. Bottom line they flex at the ankle like a snowboard boot. The boot is comfortable to hike and skin in and is very stiff laterally.
Do you have to special order sizes other than the ones liste
Do you have to special order sizes other than the ones listed?
By: WasatchMNTNR
February 17, 2009
No special orders can be done. Sorry. Just the sizes available is all they have.
By: andrew call
February 17, 2009
I'll be climbng Mt. Rainier in August - have both double
I'll be climbng Mt. Rainier in August - have both double plastic mountaineering boots and a pair of La Sportiva Nuptse boots - what do you recommend I bring? Thanks!
By: BBskier
January 6, 2009
Plastic boots are not all that comfortable-your feet slop around in those things. I would go with the Nuptse for comfort even though they are going to be really warm or buy a pair of Lhotse boots.
By: mtstanford2072180
November 22, 2009
I'd go for the plastic boots as well.
By: Chris Alef
September 27, 2009
Between both of those I'd got with the double plastic boots but it really depends on how cold your feet run on a regular basis.
By: Steve Tibbitts
January 19, 2009
I'm interested in these boots, but cannot find them anywhere
I'm interested in these boots, but cannot find them anywhere to try them on....is there a comparable fit to any other La Sportiva boots?
By: Nathan
December 21, 2008
Not sure where you are, but i saw them at Feathered Friends in Seattle just the other day.
By: Alex
October 18, 2009
Sorry I am unable to answer that part of your question. But have you tried going to their site, specifically their sizing page..http://www.sportiva.com/products/sizing.phpor going to this link, and entering your State and seeing if there's a retailer in your area...http://www.sportiva.com/dealers/index.phpHope it helps.
By: Dustin Kimball
December 23, 2008
I'm planning an expedition to Aconcagua, and I'm wondering
I'm planning an expedition to Aconcagua, and I'm wondering whether these boots will make the deal for the whole journey to the summit, which normally takes between 6 and 10 days depending on weather and acclim.
By: Raphael
November 28, 2008
You should consult your guide.
By: Michael Kisow
November 28, 2008
I am looking for a good pair of all round boots that I can use
I am looking for a good pair of all round boots that I can use on Rainer, Hood, Mt. Washington (Winter) and maybe Denali in a few years. I used a pair off Double plastic Koflach on Rainer in August and froze w sock liners and Pat. Mountaineering socks. My feet are always cold. I was looking at La Sportiva Nuptse, Nepal, Batura or Scarpa Summits. I was unsure about other Scarpa's. Any suggestions?Also a boot that will cross ocer for a day of ice climbing?
By: Bri
November 16, 2008
This is a great boot for everything you're looking to do. My feet also tend to run cold all the time.....too many times w/ frostbite racing bikes. I am using the Nepals for everything and they've been great. I have been in anything overly extreme in them.... Only down to about -5ºf but the toes have been just fine. As far as ice climbing there's nothing that beats the Nepal! I think you'd be great with either boot! Hope that helps.
By: Steve Tibbitts
November 16, 2008
Change me.
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- Material:
- [Shell] Synthetic; [Liner] PE foam
- Lining:
- Nylon
- Removable Liner:
- Yes
- Sole:
- Skywalk MPE
- Crampon Compatible:
- Yes
- Lacing:
- Standard
- Shank:
- Full
- Weight:
- [Pair, size 9] 6lb 12oz (2552g)
- Recommended Use:
- High-altitude alpine climbing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Italy
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