Great boots!

By andy Ranked #53 - Men's Mountaineering Boots December 14, 2011

I have narrow feet with high arches, plus slightly arched toes. Mammut Monolith boots fit my feet in a way that La Sportiva and Scarpa offerings never did. Try on as many brands as you can before committing to a purchase, obviously.

The monoliths have a little more ankle flex than some, and this combines well with the stiff midsole to make for a boot which excels at tricky scrambling where good dexterity is required. The ankle flex and stiff midsole also make hopping from rock to rock quick and fun.
The walk in and out is easy due to the excellent rolling action, low weight and low external bulk. The stiff midsole was a great benefit at all times, and the deep-lugged Vibram Teton outsole gives excellent traction

One downside to the comparatively flexible ankle is that you cannot be as carefree when descending steep stuff quickly. But good scrambling ability is my main priority, so I can live with the compromise. This is the only downside, but it`s also the upside!

Overall, I`d say these are great allround 4 season boots which excel at scrambling.

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