Gear Review
Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boot - Men's
Scarpa Inverno
By Matthew Cox
Ranked #558 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
March 26, 2009
Scarpa does a lot of things great (ski boots, climbing shoes) plastic mountaineering boot is not one of them. These boots may work great for some, but in all my years of experience, I have seen many friends sell these suckers on ebay and either go to leather boots (like nepal extremes, Salomon super mountains, Trangos...) or they buy a set of Koflachs. The worst thing about this boot is the tongue. It bruises and beats shins like no other.
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Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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2 Comments Last Reply: 1 day ago By: Jack Roper
Agreed. As I said in my review I lace the bottoms tight, lunge forward to flex my ankle forward and finish lacing. I get no shin bang anymore.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Like and Indianapolis 500 race car: You have to know how to drive it in order to get the best lap time! These boots are used above 4000m for a reason, but you have to know HOW to use them or you won't get the full benefits out of them. From an above post: By: Sandy Ridgway July 19, 2009 You might be lacing them wrong. I had the same trouble until a guide helped me out. You are suppose to lace the liner snug, lace the bottom laces on the outside tight, and where the boot bends upward on the outside boot, keep it laced really loose. If you lace the top half too tight, you will get shin bruising. It worked!!
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes