Arcteryx Procline Carbon Ski Mountaineering Boots Review

Basically the only ski boot I've ever enjoyed ice climbing in!

Detailed review here: northeastalpinestart.com/20…

Thanks for the review!

Regarding size, if your foot is size 9 which is 25cm, shouldn't you have chosen a Procline Boot with Mondo Size 25?

I hear the Procline Boots do fit small, low volume and narrow, and most reviews I've seen sized up by 0.5 from their typical downhill Ski Boot Mondo Size, but you sized all the way up to Mondo Size 27.5!

Did you size up so you could wear warmer and thicker socks and so your toes don't get hurt when ice climbing? If so, based on your review, that larger size didn't seem to impact your downhill skiing performance.

Also, do you do what this reviewer did when ice climbing with these boots?

"I also found that locking in the ski mode allowed me to lean into my boot and relax those calf muscles. Amazing! "
http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web17w/ms-arcteryx-procline-boots

Thanks.

GearGuy 316 wrote: Thanks for the review!

Regarding size, if your foot is size 9 which is 25cm, shouldn't you have chosen a Procline Boot with Mondo Size 25?

I hear the Procline Boots do fit small, low volume and narrow, and most reviews I've seen sized up by 0.5 from their typical downhill Ski Boot Mondo Size, but you sized all the way up to Mondo Size 27.5!

Did you size up so you could wear warmer and thicker socks and so your toes don't get hurt when ice climbing? If so, based on your review, that larger size didn't seem to impact your downhill skiing performance.

Also, do you do what this reviewer did when ice climbing with these boots?

"I also found that locking in the ski mode allowed me to lean into my boot and relax those calf muscles. Amazing! "
http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web17w/ms-arcteryx-procline-boots

Thanks.

You're welcome! Size chart lists a US Men's 9 = Mondo 27. I went up .5 in Mondo size for perfect fit. As mentioned in review I wear my Darn Tough ski socks, linked in review.

I didn't try climbing in ski mode... that sounds weird to me. Maybe I'll give it a go but it sounds like that would really alter my natural kick motion and make it hard to drop the heel for a good crampon strike...

Briggs Lazalde wrote:

Wouldn't the nature of the boot's shape in ski mode force you to drop your heel? Itd be impossible to point your toes down if anything right? 

Force? I guess, but in walk mode you can drop your heel even further. The more I think about it I'm 100% sure climbing in ski mode would suck compared to tour mode. No thanks.

Are these boots flexible enough in walk mode to use while driving (an automatic car) to and from the base of the approach or ski resort? Thx

GearGuy 316 wrote: Are these boots flexible enough in walk mode to use while driving (an automatic car) to and from the base of the approach or ski resort? Thx

I drive 20-30 minutes in them all the time to avoid booting up in parking lots. So.... yes. 

Northeast Alpine Start wrote:

I drive 20-30 minutes in them all the time to avoid booting up in parking lots. So.... yes. 

Thanks for the feedback! 

The Proclines look like they are indeed the most versatile all in one boot that can Ski, Climb, Hike and Drive!!! :-D

GearGuy 316 wrote:

Thanks for the feedback! 

The Proclines look like they are indeed the most versatile all in one boot that can Ski, Climb, Hike and Drive!!! :-D

They are pretty awesome. And still on a super deep 45% sale! Link to retailers with them on sale in my review. They are currently my go to unless it is wicked nasty cold out, then I have some warmer heavier Dynafit 4 buckle boots to fall back on.