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Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's

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With superb all-around mountain performance, the Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX mountaineering boots are lightweight and responsive for great feel yet sturdy and tough enough for harsh environs.

Single-piece 3mm suede leather uppers remain resilient in demanding conditions; HS12 tanning treatment adds water resistance and speeds dry time
Boot design faciliates dynamic flex and natural movement in the uppers while maintaining a solid, stable platform underfoot; close-to-toe lacing provide a snug, responsive fit
Rubber rands protect uppers against bumps and abrasion while rear heel slings lock heels in for secure performance
Gore-Tex® waterproof liners let feet breathe while protecting them from the elements, keeping them dry and comfortable
Moisture-wicking nylon linings absorb and disperse sweat to keep feet and boots dry and comfortable
Polyurethane and thermoplastic urethane midsoles absorb shock without compromising sensitivity
Polyethylene and fiberglass plates offer ample rigidity to support crampons yet also have enough flex for comfort when walking
Lightweight Vibram® rubber outsoles ensure superb trail traction

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Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's

4.0

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (5)
Easy to put on & adjust (5)
Great grip (5)
Versatile (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine routes (5)
Mixed routes (5)
Heavy snow (4)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  71%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  80%
  (4 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

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May

2010

(27 of 34 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Boot!

By AntiPinkoLib

from Boise, ID

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On & Adjust
Great Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow
Mixed Routes

Comments about Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

Since Dec. '08 I've been looking for a mountaineering boot that fits my 12 inch by 5 inch foot.

I've finally found this boot! The Scarpa Mont Blance in Euro 48.

The first thing I noticed when I laced up the boot was the way the laces cinched up at the top of the ankles. Rather than having the lace-eye at the side of the ankle, the Mont Blanc has them at the top. At first it looked like it would provide little use but when you cinch up the laces it actually provides, IMHO, twice the leverage/lacing ability than the side lace-eye. Also, the material around the upper ankle really allows for flex of the foot.

The second thing I noticed was the room in the tow box area. Looking from the top of the boot it is easy to see that the boot is a much higher volume boot than most because of the much more rounder/blunt toe box area (Front of boot)than most other mountaineering boots.

The third, and most surprising, thing I noticed was how nice and snug my heel fit in the heel area. My LS Glacier EVO and Scarpa Summit GTX were size Euro 47 yet my heel floated much more than in my Mont Blanc 48! With the lace-cinching set up and how the heel fits, this boot really fits snug around. I replaced the thin laces with thicker laces.

The insulation is just like the Summit GTX: Thick and abundant! I would say it has approximately a third more than what the LS Nepal EVO has.

Having put approximately fifteen city-miles in them, these boots feel as close to custom-made as one can get for an off-the-shelf boot. My toes don't feel tight yet don't slide forward; Surprisingly, my heel fit very snug for such a large boot (Ideally, I wear a US 12 6E and these boot are a US 14); I have enough room to wear a thick sock combo and still not have my toes feel squished.

Compared to the LS Nepal EVO, the Mont Blanc is built a little more sturdier; which I'm sure means more weight.

A really helpful amenity is the nylon loops on the back of the boot and on the 'twin tongues'. It helps hold the boot open when you slide your foot in.

Are there any cons? The only thing I can think of is; The Mont Blanc doesn't have triple-stitching in the exterior heel area like on the Summit GTX. However, a rubber rand (Grey band) covers much higher on the boot heel area.

Aug

2010

(12 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excelent mountaineering boot

By mountain rolf

from Austin

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On & Adjust
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow
Mixed Routes

Comments about Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

Excellent mountaineering boot. I used them on Rainier & Adams (summer ascents). Feet were warm and comfortable the whole time. No hot spots/blisters and I usually have issues. Waterproofing is good - no wet feet.

Dec

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Boots

By DankClimb

from Kalispell,MT

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Pros

Comfortable
Great Grip
Step-in crampon comp
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Mixed Routes
Moderate Waterfall Ice

Comments about Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

This boot performs very well under a variety of conditions. Like all boots, the boot is only as good as the fit. It is a shame that some people don't understand that in order to have a piece of gear perform properly it must fit your foot properly. I have had great experiences with Scarpa customer service and typically use these boots for alpine climbs and moderate waterfall ice (I use phantom guides for more intense ice).

Dec

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great for wide feet

By Andrew Hudacek

from Rochester, MN

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On & Adjust
Great Grip

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Heavy Snow
Vertical Ice

Comments about Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

I used this ice climbing WI 3-4 at the Sandstone Ice Fest this fall, and they performed great! I have wide feet (D-widtch) and they fit like a glove. I only wish that they were a little lighter, but compared with some of the other boots I've tried in the past (Boreal Cerro Torre and La Sportiva Trango Extreme Evo), these are the best fitting by far.

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was prompt and boots were in excellent condition.

Feb

2012

5.0

Excellent Boot

By 910 Zeus

from Bainbridge Island

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On & Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Mixed Routes

Comments about Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

I've been climbing for about 15 yrs now and have had everything from old school leather to expedition plastic boots and without a doubt these are by far the best boots I've owned. A few hrs of break in is all it took and off I went, not a blister or soar spot. A little warm for late summer ascents here in the Northwest but oh well. As long as you find a proper fit you will not be disappointed.

Service and delivery comments:

I ordered the size that I thought would fit as every other boot I've had in the past was. When I got it it was a full size to small. REI was great to work with, their flagship store in Seattle held multiple sizes for me to try on when I had the opportunity. Exchange was easy.

Jan

2012

4.0

Good boot

By Ace H

from Arizona

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Pros

Easy To Put On & Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow
Mixed Routes
Vertical Ice

Comments about Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

I put this boots on a big trip for the first run 11 miles right out of the box. My hike started on gravel: then went to sand, mud, technical rock then deep snow. The boots had excellent grip, they can edge on just the slightest lip of rock and climb excellent. Easy to front point in the ice and extremely stable on all the terrain I hit. Very stable and stiff. I have to say they performed flawlessly.
Now for the cons; These boots are NOT water proof at all, even after 2 coats of Nikwax. I hiked in sleet all day then hiked in wet snow for the rest of the day and my feet were completely soaked and cold! The boots are not very warm either. For the fit, for such a stiff boot not to bad. I did get a major blister on my right foot but that foot is a little off so I am hoping the boots will break in soon so it is too soon to judge.
I would recommend them