I spent some time at the La Sportiva store in Boulder shopping for mid-range mountaineering boots. Something for Colorado alpine in the spring, couloir climbs, Rainier, Baker, etc. They recommended, and ordered me, the Nepal Evo GTX.
The problem, is that I'm a size 13-14 depending on the brand and even in the largest size they make, they won't fit. This is a problem I have with La Sportiva in general. So, I was wondering what alternatives do ya'll recommend for the same type of terrain as the Nepal?
Alternatives to La Sportiva Nepals
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Re: Alternatives to La Sportiva Nepals
I have the same size feet as you and as I like to tell the people who gush over La Sportiva... I do not have La Sportiva feet. That being said, my mountaineering boots are the Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro GTX. One of the more recognizable alternatives and they get the job done. I wear them year round in Colorado, with the proper gaiters and insulation during winter of course. Eventually looking to upgrade to the Scarpa Phantom Techs.
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Re: Alternatives to La Sportiva Nepals
Maybe check out Zamberlan to see if they are a better fit.
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Re: Alternatives to La Sportiva Nepals
scarpas are for wider feet
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