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Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX Boot - Men's
Is the Mont Blanc GTX as insulated as the Summit GTX?
By Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
Ranked #7 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
March 31, 2010
Is the Mont Blanc GTX as insulated as the Summit GTX?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jeff Blackston
Ranked #4 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
April 16, 2010
I'm slowing "dialing in" the fit of my Summit. I'm using the Orange Superfeet, with a liner and medium thick hiking sock, then playing with different lacing techniques. Also, the boot is breaking in more, so I'm starting to feel really comfortable with the boot. I like it!!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
Ranked #7 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
April 13, 2010
Thanks for the reply, Jefe! Hopefully these boots will fit better than my Summit GTX.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jeff Blackston
Ranked #4 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
April 11, 2010
Yes, more volume to accomodate more foot shapes. Also, the larger volume would handle more (or thicker) socks and/or after-market footbed. Having said that, I would definitely try them on if possible with the socks and footbed that you would normally use.
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By Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
Ranked #7 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
April 3, 2010
Jefe, Bigger volume boot; Meaning for dudes with larger feet or for someone who wants to bulk up on sock-layers/combos? Or both? I ordered mine in size 48 because I have wide feet (12 6E). And my Summits are 47 but anything beyond a med. thick sock is too tight.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jeff Blackston
Ranked #4 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
April 2, 2010
Yes, the Mont Blanc is insulated with GoreTex Duratherm, just like the Summits. The Mont Blanc is replacing the Summit, so same type of construction 3-plus mm leather with Pro Fiber mid sole for small amount of flex. Good for mixed climbing and general mountaineering. I have worn my Summits in temps around 0, so expect the Mont Blancs to have similar warmth. Mont Blanc is a bigger volume boot.
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By Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
Ranked #7 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
April 1, 2010
Thanks Ian for the link! I should have defined what I meant by 'insulation'. And according to the link it looks like it is insulated similar to the Summit.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Ian McCalder
Ranked #38 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
April 1, 2010
Actually Dakka they are insulated. According to the link you posted they use a "Gore-Tex Insulated Comfort Footwear" liner. Here is the link to Gore's site that explains the insulation levels and options: http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/men/footwear/insulated-comfort
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Dakka
March 31, 2010
http://www.scarpa.co.uk/Products/Product.asp?ProductId=127 Not insulated, uses Gore membrane and an integrated snow gaiter to stay dry.
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Change me.