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The Scarpa Men's Charmoz GTX Mountaineering Boots excel on varied alpine terrain where a pitch of snow is followed by a pitch of rock which precedes two pitches of ice. Waterproof breathable Gore-Tex inserts keep your feet dry as you posthole to the base of your route. The ¾-length shanks allow comfortable walking on the approach hike. Vibram Mulaz soles give the Charmoz GTX Boots great traction on both snow and the techy rock climbing that gets you up the first few hundred feet. Strap a pair of Newmatic (semi-automatic) crampons to these Scarpa boots, and their rigid soles and flexible uppers give you the support and precision you need for grade 5 ice and hard mixed climbing.
Bottom Line: When the mountain terrain changes every few hundred feet, take it all on with the versatile Charmoz GTX Mountaineering Boots.
When I tried on the La Sportiva Trango S EVO as a 46, they were just a bit too short, so I had planned to order a 46 1/2, until someone suggested the Scarpa Charmoz instead. I have a narrow heel and a narrow to mid front foot. The Trango EVO fit very well otherwise. How do these two boots compare?
Write your question here...I am looking for the scarpa charmoz in a woman's size 41.5. How does the men's boot compare? Is it wider or will it substitute fine if I bought that size in men's?
I love these boots for warmer weather alpine climbing. I used them in the Cascades last summer, and they don't have too much wear. They were comfortable for the hike, and I trusted them enough to climb up to 5.5 sections. They don't have a ton of insulation, so I wouldn't use them on early season climbing, especially with very firm snow. They do work well with strap crampons, but they won't kick steps as well as a plastic boot. They are a great lightweight boot, and I have had to climb short sections of 75-80 degree ice with them. I wouldn't use them for more sustained steep sections though. The edging is great. I have an average to slightly wide forefoot, and a narrower heel, and they fit very well.
I'm wondering which boot climbs better, the Scarpa Charmoz GTX or the La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX. The Charmoz seems to have a stiffer sole and upper than the Trango, so it seems that it might be better for edging and front pointing but worse for friction and smearing. I'd be interested to know if anyone has some experience with this.
Charmoz does have a more rigid sole but smears just fine. The upper is not as rigid , and has flex zones in the ankle area. You alos realy like the weight , its really light for the type of boot.
I just bought these boots for an upcoming trip to Mt. Ranier. I took them out for a good, solid break in before the trip. I went to Mt. Timpanogos to climb the Grunge Couloir. They performed excellent and broke in right out of the box. The fit is wider in forefoot and in the heel also. I would highly recommend these boots if you're looking for a lightweight solid performer!
HelloI have recently bought a pair of Scarpa boots (Mirage GTX) and I was wondering what the metal bar is at the front of the toe? could you please tell me.Regards, Alex
They'll be plenty warm for a nice July climb up Rainier. I like my scarpa's but They have never been quite as comfortable as my la sportiva Evo's. If Scarpas fit your feet well these will be just fine for that trek. Have a great time up there!
They would work well with the Sabretooth from Black Diamond. The Cyborg as far as I know does not come in a newmatic strap configuration. i.e. front toe strap rear clip... Try the Grivel G-14 it comes in a newmatic configuraton and is a great mountaineering and steep ice crampon.
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