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La Sportiva Spantik Mountaineering Boot - Men's
I bought this boot in 45. I tried it on with 2 socks and my...
By Igor Bekker
Ranked #230 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
May 27, 2009
I bought this boot in 45. I tried it on with 2 socks and my toes were not touching the front of the boot. When I walked up the stars, my heel would lift about an inch. I exchanged it for 44.5. The 44.5 the heel lifted a bit, but my toes were touching the front but not too much. I wore the boot for few hours a day at home for over a month. Yesterday I climbed Rainier in this boot. Going up I wore 2 socks (liner and wool) , after a day, my toes started to hurt. 2nd day I wore 1 wool sock. At the trip my toes were bleeding. What can I do? Do I exchange it for a 45 thats much bigger?
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By Vern Nelson Jr.
Ranked #182 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
May 28, 2009
like mark says i would try a new boot. sounds like these are just not owrking out for you. Both the 45 and 44.5 dont work so your SOL on these boots so try a new boot, there are lots of them out there.
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By Mark Kauzlarich
Ranked #535 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
May 27, 2009
I think that, though not perfect, the 45 is the option that you'll have to go with if you are dead set on this boot. Bleeding toes are not acceptable, but the fit in the 45 didn't sound acceptable either. There is no mid-range for you and therefore no good option, so if you are dead set on these boots, the 45 is what you'll have to go for. Really, though, you should look at other boots and try to find a better fit. I've spent months looking for replacement boots, because the fit is so important and so varying, so though I don't really have a fantastic answer for you, I'd say keep looking.
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Tech Specs:
- Shell Material:
- , PU-coated Benecke CeraCom and Lorica
- Sole:
- Vibram Montagna
- Crampon Compatibility:
- yes
- Insulation:
- , nylon
- Removable Liner:
- yes, heat-moldable
- Lacing:
- (shell) Fast Lacing System, (liner) standard
- Weight:
- (size 9) [pair] 5 lbs 4 oz
- Recommended Use:
- high-altitude and cold-weather mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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