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$Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men\'s$

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Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's

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Now with an impressively warm high altitude liner, Scarpa Inverno mountaineering plastic boots provide high-performance support and protection on frigid adventures.

Features removable, lace-up high altitude liners with a special reflective coating for top thermal performance, comfortable foam footbeds and an insulating brushed lining
Rigid and durable Pebax® plastic shells are completely waterproof and maintain flexibility in extreme cold
Hinged ankles and tongues made of soft plastic allow ankle flexibility; hard plastic uppers ensure support and protection
Rustproof, riveted hardware secures lacing; full rubber randing enhances edging ability and abrasion resistance
EVA midsoles add critical cushioning and insulation
Vibram® Stabeler outsoles offer excellent grip, stability and durability
Aggressively rockered soles balance the boots' stiffness and allow a normal gait during approach
Boots are compatible with step-in crampons

Please note: These boots are UK sizing. Refer to size chart US equivalents.

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Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's

3.9

(based on 18 reviews)

76%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Great grip (12)
Comfortable (9)
Easy to put on & adjust (9)
Versatile (8)
Durable (3)

Cons

Heavy / bulky (8)

Best Uses

Alpine routes (14)
Heavy snow (12)
Mixed routes (10)
Vertical ice (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  50%
  (8 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  50%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels true to width
  
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (17)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)

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Aug

2012

(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

If you are prone to blisters do not buy!

By jolen adventr lvr

from Honolulu, HI

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Pros

Versatile

Cons

Bulky
Poor fit
Unforgiving

Best Uses

Heavy Snow
Mixed Routes

Comments about Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

I had rented this boot the previous year for Mt. Rainier and got major blisters (silver dollar size) on both heals, but I wrote that off as a biproduct of them being rentals.
I bought a new pair for Mt. Shasta, and within half an hour on the trail to base camp the blisters started. By the time we got to base came (despite several mitigating attempts at blister control) my feet were wrecked. The guides were also telling me how these boots tend to wreck feet. I'm sure there are people out there that fit well with these boots, but if you do not fit the mold I advise against purchasing them. They are too rigid and unforgiving. By the time I started the descent from the summit my feet were completely trashed. Huge, deep blisters on each ankle, then weird square shaped bruises with blisters on the medial and lateral malleoli of both ankles (very painful!). I am so glad the trip was only 3 days because I don't know what I would have done if it was longer (I gritted my teeth and sucked it up for those three days). It's been a week since the trip and my blisters still haven't healed, and continue to crack open and bleed (they were that deep... hence the "unforgiving"). Also the fit is a bit funny if you have a wide toe box as I do. Maybe if you are narrow footed with a certain heal type, have narrow ankles and are not prone to blisters, these boots would be amazing. I'm not dissing the design (that seems to be well thought out).
Unfortunately this is the only plastic boot REI sells :(
REI, please carry Koflach! I hear they are fantastic, well-fitting boots! ... and aren't they owned by Scarpa now?

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Aug

2012

5.0

Practical, versatile & great performance

By Carlos Monteiro

from Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

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Pros

Comfortable
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Mixed Routes

Comments about Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

Scarpa Inverno : Practical, versatile & great performance.

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Apr

2012

4.0

Nice if they fit

By Raddude

from Roanoke VA

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Pros

Easy To Put On & Adjust

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow

Comments about Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

Had to end up returning them. Way to narrow even though I got a full size larger. Scarpa phantom6000 fit much better. Wish REI would carry more options for the alpine mountaineer.

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Apr

2012

5.0

Sweet

By Mmaarrkk

from SLC, UT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Great Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Mixed Routes

Comments about Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

If you need a hardcore plastic boot this is it.

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Apr

2012

4.0

A Great Plastic Mountaineering Boot

By BryceM

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Easy To Put On & Adjust
Great Grip
Proven Design

Cons

Heavy
Pricey

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Glacier climbing
Heavy Snow
Mixed Routes
Vertical Ice

Comments about Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

I got mine for [$] off [@]. Only used once! I'd tend to ignore the comments from the folks that rented vs. purchased their Invernos... I wouldn't recommend anyone try Heading up Rainier with unfamiliar boots without having logged the training miles to learn how to properly tension the laces, break in the boots, and get their feet used to them... Insanity. The best boots in the world will make hamburger out of your feet under conditions like those. Mine have been to the top of all of the Northwest strato-volcanoes multiple times. When bivvying, I like being able to remove the plastic outer boot and just wear the inner boots like a comfy pair of camp booties.

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Feb

2012

3.0

Splurge for something better....

By Tothetop

from Omaha, NE

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Bulky
Not waterproof

Best Uses

Alpine Routes

Comments about Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

These are decent (read "old standard") boots and I wore them on both Mt Washington and Mt Hood. These were my first double boots. I had to make regular adjustments to the lacing to moderate heel lift and avoid shin bang which was a nuisance and always seemed to be a compromise. Also the tongue and ankle hinge are not waterproof which means slush and meltwater will work their way in if you step in a puddle or stream. The water collects in the grooves at the bottom of the boot so I never had issue with water penetrating the inner boot.

I have wide/flat feet (sz 11US) and the 12.5 invernos were still pinching my arches and cramping my toebox.

I ended up selling them and buying some La Sportiva Baruntse in the 12.5+ size and after heat molding the liner they are spectactular. Fully waterproof, built in ankle gaiter to block spin drift, and less bulk. If I had to do it over I would just splurge to begin with.

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Apr

2011

3.0

Warm, But Bulky

By Canyonhiker

from Flagstaff AZ

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Pros

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Alpine Routes

Comments about Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

I bought these boots primarily for warmth during alpine excursions, and for that purpose they worked well. Unfortunately they are heavy, bulky, and uncomforable, and I found myself dreading the prospect of wearing them. I experienced painful toe bang, and they feel like you are wearing ski boots due to minimum ankle flex. In my view they work best in colder slow type hiking, but because I am in Search and Rescue I need to move fast. I finally gave up and bought some Scarpa Mont Blanc leather mountaineering boots, which I love. They are a single boot, so not in the same league as a double boot for warmth, but they make up for it in light weight and comfort.

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Nov

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good one

By Bendy

from Northern DE

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On & Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Mixed Routes

Comments about Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

First off everyone has different feet and one type of boot may be good for you and horrible for someone else. Take the time to try on several different types and try them out. [...]. Tie your boots loose unless you're doing ice climbing. Tying them as tight as possible will lead to blister city regardless of the brand. You want heel lift. I used these on a Rainer climb and not one complaint aside from being obnoxiously loud sounding like a robot going up and down the mountain, but eventually you tune it out. Besides you cares about noise when your feet feel great. Crampons go on with ease. Recommend the blue superfeet for less volume for added comfort. The blue ASOLO plastics feet trash feet and fall apart . Witnessed it 1st hand. only reason not for 5 star was because the boots aren't fully waterproof and noise.

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Oct

2010

5.0

Amazing boots

By jaykg

from Redlands CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On & Adjust
Great Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow

Comments about Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

These boots are perfect all around boots providing you are in cold weather. One thing to keep in mind with these boots buy them one size larger than your street shoe size and make sure you get the right liner for them a standard liner and a High altitude liner. I got the high altitude as I will be climbing Denali with them. You will be able to see them in action on my blog [@]