Description The time tested choice for many serious hikers and backpackers, the Rio is built with a Norwegian welt construction, leather midsole and a steel shank-setting the standard in traditional mountain foot...
Reviewed by: shep myers(Unregistered User)
,
Backpacker
, from MD, USA
Price Paid:
$230.00
at Hudson Trail Outfitt
Summary: Unbelieveable! It's as if these were made for my foot specifically. I have a shallow foot, and after fitting into numerous others, SCARPA is the best. No blisters. Break-in took a while, but well worth it. Lightweight yet extremely durable. HTO no longer carries SCarpa though...
Customer Service: none needed so far..
Similar Products Used: Montrail.
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Summary: Great, tough boot that I know I can resole 3 times before they get too shot. Fabiano and now Scarpa have always fit me and never have let me down whether doing the AT or getting to the crag.
Customer Service: never needed
Similar Products Used: Vasque, step up from Sundowner
Fabiano, Nichole
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Summary: Best damn boots ever made.Some people say they're hard to break-in,but I don't think so.Do yourself a favor and get a pair, you'll never regret it.
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Reviewed by: Steve (Unregistered User)
,
Backpacker
Price Paid:
$224.00
Summary: What a boot! I don't own this boot, but got a good look at them. Its by far the stiffest "backbacking" boot I've ever held, and even stiffer than some mountaineering boots. Its an old school boot with Norwegian welt and "rollerskate" leather uppers. It has stiff heel counters and apparently some toe counters as well. If you find one, try to flex it with your hands. You can't. It needs serious break-in. But given its design, it should last for many many years should you choose to buy and break them in. For the $224, you get a very seriuos boot. It can double as a light mountaineering boot but seems built for long lasting backpacking. Heck, if you're attacked by a mugger in the city, you can kick the crap out of him!
Similar Products Used: Fabiano Mountain Master, Scarpa Delta M3, Vasque, etc.
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