The best all around mountaineering boot I've had on my feet. Its comfortable to log long miles on trail or glacier in, nice and toasty warm under all conditions, and soft but supportive during toe bashing AKA front pointing. And it fits almost all crampons. Its only drawback is the wide toe profile for mixed routes.

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Asolo Guide, Koflach Clima Montagna, Lowa Civetta

No cold toes on Denali. Never a blister in the many miles I've done in them. High altitude liner does not quite have the same volume as standard

This is a very warm and comfortable boot. Make sure you break them in well before you go out on a big climb. Spray the liner boot down with Techron every now and then. That will insure water proofness. This is the only boot I would recommend to any serious climber

Scarpa make a great boot. The inverno is designed for a slim low volume foot. The liner that is shipped w/ the boot is great for Cascade climbing however, if @ altitudes above 15000 purchase the seperate HA liner.

Customer Service

BD has great service

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The Koflach Expedition is a high tech and very warm boot the new plastic technology makes this the best boot for walking long distances. The boot is designed for med to large foot volume.

The Sarps are a great boot. They are best for a person w/ a narrow foot bed and low foot volume. The Inverno 98 model and this years model are both good choices for Cascade climbing. For high altitudes a better liner can be purchased.

Customer Service

BD has great customer service. Any questions just give them a call. They have spent many a cold hour in the mountatins.

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Koflach Expedition. The 99 model offers great flexability and a wonderful liner. Most likely the warmest double on the market. However, if you have a pronation problem or low volume feet be aware.

These are soooo comfy and warm and great for ice climbing. No bad thing about them, the best plastic boot made.

Customer Service

excellent