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Scarpa Freney XT GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's

Item #SCR0040 | 4 in Stock

I purchased these boots last year for a trip up Mt. Shasta. ...

By Ranked #268 - Rock Climbing Shoes January 13, 2009

I purchased these boots last year for a trip up Mt. Shasta. I put about 40 miles on them beforehand and on the Shasta approach they were still VERY stiff and not too comfortable (walking on a rocky trail). Is this the right boot for summer snow travel on mountains like Shasta and Rainier? I am not doing any vertical ice climbing, but want a good crampon compatible boot for long approaches and snow/glacier travel. Please let me know if its the wrong boot or whether I need to break it in more. Thanks

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By Ranked #183 - Men's Shoes January 19, 2009

I personally don't think it's so much of a break-in process but more just how the boots wear. You might check out the La Sportiva Nepal Evo's. They're a warmer boot for climbs like Rainier and will handle anything you throw their way.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Upper] K-Tech & Lorica; [Midsole] Proflex XT 
Lining:
GORE-TEX Duratherm 
Removable Liner:
No
 
Sole:
Vibram Dual GSb 
 
Crampon Compatible:
Yes, GSb automatic and semi-automatic 
 
Lacing:
Standard 
Weight:
[Pair, size 9] 4lb (1850g)
 
Recommended Use:
Ice approach / vertical 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 

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