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La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Women's

Item #LSP0109 | 26 in Stock

Can you tell me if the heel cup differs between the men's...

By Ranked #342 - Rock Climbing Shoes July 7, 2011

Can you tell me if the heel cup differs between the men's and women's versions of this boot? It seems that the heel cup for the women's version is either love it or hate it, no break in or blisters forever. I've experienced this with Asolo boots - 4 years of blister hell on the heels. Took these out for a test run and after about 3 miles started getting the heel inflamation. I'm trying to look for a solution because these are designed for exactly what I need, but the fit on the heel is a major concern. Hoping maybe the mens version might be a little different since I didnt see any reviews mentioning heel blisters... Thanks for any advice!

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By Ranked #1 - Rock Climbing Shoes July 8, 2011

I am certainly no expert on these boots but I have read that the Women's version has a slightly smaller heel cup and overall smaller width than the Men's version. I can't remember where I read it so I can't post the link.

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Tech Specs:

Shell Material:
[shell] cordura, synthetic leather 
Waterproofing:
Gore-Tex insert 
Sole:
Vibram 
Crampon Compatibility:
Newmatic only 
Removable Liner:
no 
Lacing:
standard 
Weight:
[pair] 2 lb 7 oz 
Recommended Use:
mountaineering, alpine climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 
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