Any women with small feet that trend cold who can recommend a pair of warm mountaineering boots?
I've had my W's Nepal Cubes for 2 years and find they fit great, but I am looking for a warmer technical ice climbing boot. My feet are consistently cold and numb when I spend the day out climbing, and I got first-degree frostbite on my toes while climbing in Hyalite last year. Please tell me this does not have to be an accepted part of winter recreation!
My Cubes are size 38.5 - the heel cup and length of the boot is great, but it's still a bit too high volume. I wear the tongue insert, which effectively brings the boot size down about half a size. However, with a Unisex/Men's boot, I find that down to 38 is way too big, even with a high volume insert (Superfeet Greens + tongue insert).
I'm looking for a boot similar to the Scarpa Phantom Techs, or even a double boot like the Arc'teryx Acrux AR that is made in sizes smaller than 38. Potentially even interested in a 6000m boot - do any companies make high altitude boots for women? That feels like a ridiculous question to have to ask, but here we are.
Any and all recommendations are appreciated, thanks!