So after about three years my pair of Scarpa Charmoz's are on their last legs and I'm in need of a new pair of boots. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience comparing the Triolet Pro's to the Charmoz's. Scarpa boots fit me really consistently so I'm not too worried about that, I'm more curious about durability of both the boot itself and the Goretex liner, and how well they walk and climb.
Either the charmoz or triolet pro they make now have a more conforming tongue which I am a fan of. I haven't spent time outside of a shop in both, but as near as I can tell the only real difference is the leather outer of the triolet. That means more durability, longer break in, more support, more weight, and better long term waterproofing in wet snow at some expense of breathability.
If you can foot the bill up front and want insulation I really feel that the rebel pro (Ueli's boot) is a huge step up in performance. I've owned the older charmoz that felt like wooden clogs in comparison. I picked up the rebel carbon in 2013 (carbon was the non insulate, no toe welt rebel, now discontinued) and the difference surprised me. The best way that I could describe the feel is the upper fit of a trail runner with a semi rigid sole that still manages to have great feel, they climb amazingly well. Very comfortable up to 5.7 with them. I now have a pair of the rebel pros as I wore through the sole and lace loops of the carbons. Fit is similar with a bit more room in the toe box (no bashed toes on ice). Haven't had a chance to do any climbs with them yet, but I do expect some drop of rock performance having a toe welt. Still extremely light, walk well, and great on scrambles.
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