Nice boots, good ankle support but a little wide in the heel. I have to tie really tight to keep my foot stable. I hike about 30 miles a week in these and after 2 months the rubber toe gaurd is starting to come off. I find that this happens in almost all boots I purchase. Besides that it is a good boot but expensive compared to other similar boots.

Great fit right out of the box but 10 miles into the trail with 50 lbs on my back I dicovered that the editors of backpacker magazine must all be flat footed becouse these boots have absolutely no arch support. Now after spending 40 dollors on inserts I am still afraid to bring these botts back on the trail. Thanks Backpacker magazine for you editors choice awards not.

Wore these to work a couple times before heading up to Northern California's Lost Coast for 4 days of backcountry hiking with a full pack. I appreciated the big toebox, good stability on cobbles and scrambling over boulders, and the waterproof finish. The arch support isn't much, but some inserts should address that. Great boot for the weight.

I bought mine abou a month ago and so far I have really just been wearing them at work and school, but I have spent some time in them in Shenandoah NP. The toe box is a little narrow for me, but it doesn't bother me until I've put a few miles in the hills. I have a pretty wide forefoot (I can't wear penny loafers) so this isn't too surprising, and I may take them to a bootfitter to see what they can do. The arches are a little low with the stock insoles, but I replaced them with some Superfeet and it's all good (they take up a little more volume than the Scarpa insoles, though).

The outsoles are pretty aggressive and they've been great on all types of terrain. The suede looks great and they haven't really required any break-in time. They will be awesome boots for you if they fit you correctly, not so much if they don't. Just don't get too fixated on one boot model if it won't fit your feet. I would suggest you try a few before you buy this if you have a wide foot (try the Asolo Fugitive or Vasque Breeze).

These boots fit great right out of the box with no break in. I have a long (46.5) narrow foot. Put a pair of Green Superfeet in and now have the best I have ever had. So far their performance has been very good and I cannot fault them in any way.

I purchased these Scarpas in mid-December, put them on and have rarely taken them off. They are really comfortable, with no manufacturing quality issues (stitching and materials are perfect). The sizing was just right (I wear a 9 1/2 sneaker and bought a 42.5). Looking at them, there is an impression that they are a bit narrow, but they conform to your foot shape really well and there are no tight spots. I'd have to say that this impression is confined to the exterior of the boot. There is plenty of room inside, so you can flex your feet and wiggle your toes without meeting resistance.
We have had snow in the last two weeks and so I have had the opportunity to try them out in wet and mushy conditions. They definitely keep your feet dry and comfortable. I just don't see a downside.

I used these for about three months and have a 100 miles or so on the boots. These took 15 miles to properly break in.

They are NARROW, so get a while size bigger to accommodate for feet swelling and socks and narrowness. I usually wear a 10-10.5 and got a 11.5. The sole is strong and uneven terrain doesn't hurt my foot. I wouldn't recommend this boot though. If the bigger size means not slippage of the foot in the shoe, then that will result in blisters from friction. Pick another boot if you are interested in using a shoe for a lot of backpacking.

I started buying Scarpas based on their reputation. I have a pair of Escape GTX and now the Kailash GTX. They are great for my feet. I have a low arch and normal width feet, and the boots feel comfortable when I walk with them.
I have now found a brand that suits my feet and I am sticking with it. They are made in Europe also, while most of the boots nowadays are made in China. Definitively will pay a premium for the quality boots!

Further to my review posted on 31 July 2008, I have worn the boots for app 4months, covering app 8Kilometers per day, around 640 kms 90% of the time on grass mowing lawns,Sadly the soles around the balls of both feet have no tread left at all,
A cost in New Zealand dollars of app 55 cents per Kilometer. On contacting the local supplier they have not seen this wear rate on this type of sole considering work is mostly on grass.
The boots have been otherwise perfect for the job i do but a little dissapointing considering the cost

I too agree with pistolpete and painless, there is little arch support and I am finding them quite narrow fitting. I mow lawns so i hope they will carry me 8 to 10 kilometers walking each day. They are definitely hard in the inner sole but i hope they will soften up in time.

I, too, read about this boot in Backpacker, and ordered a pair to start breaking in. Like pistolpete, I also noticed there is little arch support, which was surprising given all the accolades it received. However, I usually slip in my orthotics anyway, which helps this immensely. These appear to have high quality construction, but seem to run a bit narrow for my feet, and are not very cushioned inside. Otherwise, a very nice boot.

Got these from a local outfitter and I couldn't be happier. I tried on 7 different brands/models for this past summer and these won out. I fixed the arch problem with some green Super Feet soles, flawless fit and feel now. Did a very technical 16 mile trail with 4K vert and 45lbs on me and these boots saved my body. My friends went in trailrunners and after this trip I was the only one feeling fresh as a daisy. I would recommend these boots if you have narrower feet and kinda long toes. Definitely replace the insoles though, the stock ones are crap.

First up the sizing is pretty spot on. Those with a wider foot (as I do) will still be comfortable in this boot just by selecting their regular size. Scarpa seem to build these a little long which is great in minimising toe crush on extended descents. That said, some minor rubbing did occur on my little toes after a continuous five mile decent but i would have expected this regardless. For those coming out of trail shoes, the Scarpas can feel a little firm underfoot but this is in keeping with their role and can be easily remedied with some softer inserts. The grip is good in dry and wet but does require a little use to wear off the factory finish and get the best traction from the tread. The leather simply beads water off and the goretex lining does a great job for waterproof-ness and in minimising sweatiness. After only about 30 miles of trekking in them so far the boots seem extremely well built with no real signs of use. The general feel of snugness and comfort around the foot and ankle is great. My only gripe is that the laces are thin and are not held under tension by the top two pairs of tangs, a feature I am used to on other boots.Overall however, I am very pleased with my Kailash's and certainly have no buyer's remorse.

I bought these boots and wore them twice while cutting the grass. Then I went out and hiked close to 100 miles in the San Rafael Swell in Utah with zero blisters. My brother and I hiked up washes, climbed out of canyons, trudged across mountain tops and forded rivers. These boots are comfortable and took quite a beating. Would definitely buy another pair.

These boots are amazing. Excellent Scarpa construction, as usual. I had some doubts, because my feet are really wide, but these fit well. There has been barely any break-in period. I used to have Asolos, but these are an upgrade.

The people at Backpacker Magazine were soooooo right these boots fit perfectly right out of the box...No break in required!!! I haven't put them through their paces yet but I'm sure they will perform Amazingly!!!!

This is an absolutely awesome boot. I'll tell you the only negative up front. It could use a little more padding on the tongue and around the ankle area. Positive from here. First trip was Mount LeConte and it seemed like I had owned them for years. Zero break in time. The Vibram Hi-Trail Lite sole is great. I have put about one hundred miles of trail wear on these boots and the soles are better now than out of the box. Serious hikers know exactly what I mean. had them in snow for hours on the way up and down Mount Sterling and my feet were always comfortable and the Gore-Tex keeps me dry. I can honestly say I'll buy more Scarpa boots. I'm heading out west this June for some 14er's and I'll be wearing these boots. I love them. I bought Steph a pair for her B-Day and after a lacing issue she is all smiles too.
Happy hiking!

These boots are incredibly comfortable, very well made, and very light (for what they are). It took me seriously only about 5 miles of walking around town to break them in. Since then I've had them out on the trail several times, in the water, scrambling up rocks, etc. They've stood up to everything. I climbed a steep (hands required) trail that snowmelt had turned into a waterfall this weekend and they kept my feet perfectly dry. I've had no blisters, no rubbing, nothing but perfect comfort. I honestly can say that about no other boot I've had. My feet are a bit narrow, so your experience might be different if your feet are wider. These boots feel true to size.

Great combination of beefy construction and light weight. I recently used these for the first time on a weekend trip that brought me through sloppy mud, rocky outcrops, and even 2 foot snow drifts in some areas. Never got wet once and kept really good footing/traction the entire time. The fitment was good, toe box not too narrow for me and the arch support wasn't great but didn't hurt either. I am very impressed with these boots.

I ordered these suckers because they got great reviews and their color went along with the rest of my uniform. They have not let me down. After four days walking around my office I had the pleasure of taking them out on a mission that lasted four days! They never gave me a single problem. They hiked up and down mountains 4-5 times daily and were routinely soaked while digging trucks out of the mud. My feet were never uncomfortable or wet. After 4 days taking them off only once to change socks, the only complaint I had was the smell when I took them off, ha! I'd recommend them to any one. I would also recommend ordering a half size small. I ordered my normal boot size and they have just a tad bit more room in them than I'd like but they still work great.

Toe box too narrow. They fit great on flat ground and trails, but crush my toes on the downhills. Go for it if you have narrow toes.