Gear Review
La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's
Worst Boots I ever owned
By Peter Burke
Ranked #160 - Rock Climbing Shoes
January 19, 2009
yeah,they are light, they look good, are supportive, etc - too bad they just don't fit a normal foot, nor do they last long enough to get them broken in.
These boots are too narrow - my cobbler claims there's no way to stretch them due ot the protective rubber. My feet are actually narrow and the length of the boot is perfect, but after 15 miles of hiking I have numb toes for half the night following the hike. Worse: the shoe soles come apart after less than 200 miles, so that now I am stuck with boots that have to be replaced. The local shoe repair guy claims unless he has the special glue the factory uses, he cannot fix the part where the red foam is separating from the yellow layer on the left heel. Then I post here to get an answer regarding that alleged lifetime warranty (go to La Sportiva and there they only know of a one year warranty), but my post gets flagged as misplaced. Well, the boot is less than a year old, but nobody here at this site bothers to answer my question about the warranty claim process - La Sportiva wants you to go through the vendor. Bottom line - a shoe that expensive should not come apart from light use (no climbing, just walking on a marked trail), and if it does somebody should honor the alleged warranty that is being advertised right here on this page right below the weight.
Back to reliable Lowa of Koflach for me - at least they know how to glue their stuff together.
View Details: La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Water repellent Cordura, Flex Tec 2
- Lining:
- Gore-Tex
- Removable Liner:
- No
- Sole:
- Vibram Dru
- Crampon Compatible:
- New-Matic
- Lacing:
- Traditional with lace lock
- Weight:
- [Pair, size 9] 4lb 5oz (1484g)
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, alpine hiking, classic alpine climbing
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Uruguay
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: September 11, 2009 By: Shane Burns
Wow Peter, this sounds like a different boot. I bought my pair in 2006 for a climbing trip in the Alps. I've put about 250 miles on mine since then and they are still going strong (although they don't look as nice as they used to). I have a low-volume foot and I have a perfect fit. They may not be so good for those with a wide foot or high arch. They are great for alpine style climbing with steep snow and easy fifth class climbing.
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