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Durable boot recommendations with step in crampons

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Simon Simons · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2017 · Points: 0

Is there anything of the sort?  Something comfy for summer use, but also step in crampon compatibility.  I deal with a lot of scree and my boots get shredded really fast.  I need something with an indestructible elevated brim.

I have strap on crampons but i don't like using them. On occasion my toe has slipped out

Graham Johnson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 0

Nothing is indestructible 

La Sportiva Makalu.  Might also want to look into some hunting boots from other european brands - AKU, Mendl, Hanwag,,,

Mike Brown · · Las Vegas · Joined Dec 2019 · Points: 0

Sportiva makes great boots! Karakorum is a good sturdy boot used by firefighters. I have the Sportiva Trango Tower GTX, it was meant to be kind of a halfway mountaineering/hiking boot. Its pretty tough, and comfortable.

Simon Simons · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2017 · Points: 0

Thanks I'll check out those Sportiva boots.  Some of the Scarpas look nice, but step in crampon usually means winter specific.  I just bought very expensive Hanwags that were alpine specific, after 3 summits the elevated brim was completely ripped off.  I sent them in for warranty so hoping that goes thru and i can try something else.

Kyle Tarry · · Portland, OR · Joined Mar 2015 · Points: 448

Your requirement for a fully-auto crampon will make your choices extremely limited, and will likely also result in boots that are not so good for your intended use.  Fully-auto boots tend to hike, scramble, and rock climb poorly compared to a typical 3-season boot, and many of them are insulated for winter use.  There is no reason that a semi-auto crampon should be unreliable, get that sorted out so that you can open your search up to a broader range of boots more appropriate for your use.

It might be helpful if you post some of the boots that you have tried that haven't been durable enough, to help people understand what your experience has been.

What is an "elevated brim"?  Maybe another term for a rand?

Scarpa Ribelle HD and Trango Tech Lether both have a tall rand and full leather construction.  Might be good for you, hard to say.

Graham Johnson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 0

What about plastics? (joke) I "elevated brim" may mean a toe welt - which would be consistent with the requirement for a full auto crampon 

that guy named seb · · Britland · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 236

Karakorum evo gtx is the closest to your requirements but at thta point you would probably be better off just getting a proper pair of boots like the nepals. You don't need a toe binding you just need a pair of semi auto crampons and a boot to go with it, something like the  Nepal trek evo gtx. 

Fabien M · · Cannes · Joined Dec 2019 · Points: 5

If it’s more for hiking than mountainerring i would try Lowa Tibet. Used to love mine.
As others said, full auto compatible boots will be shredded quickly in scree, since they are designed for snow/ice.  

Simon Simons · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2017 · Points: 0

Thanks everyone, maybe the Nepals or Karakorums will be the best choice.

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