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Scarpa Charmoz GTX Boot - Men's

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Hi All, Is the sole of the Charmoz rigid or merely stiff? Te...

By Ranked #918 - Men's Mountaineering Boots December 19, 2009

Hi All,

Is the sole of the Charmoz rigid or merely stiff? Te product description says 3/4 shanks leading me to think some flex but it also says rigid for crampon use.

What say the masses?

Thanks.

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By Ranked #18 - Men's Mountaineering Boots July 4, 2011

3/4 length shank compared to the full in ridged ice boots

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By Ranked #123 - Men's Mountaineering Boots March 23, 2010

YEs, stiff, but not totally rigid. For climbing, you'll have to use quite a bit of calf strength as these flex in the ankle quite a bit more than others like the the invernos.

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By Ranked #782 - Men's Mountaineering Boots December 23, 2009

The sole is stiff, not rigid. They take semi auto or strap on crampons, not automatics. Great boot for mountaineering. If you want a rigid boot for ice climbing, get the Freney XTs. I own both.

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Tech Specs:

Shell Material:
[shell] nylon, Lorica; [insert] Gore-Tex; [lining] nylon 
Sole:
Vibram Mulaz 
Crampon Compatibility:
New-Mulaz 
Removable Liner:
no 
Lacing:
standard 
Weight:
[pair] 3 lb 4 oz 
Recommended Use:
alpine climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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