How to Choose Mountaineering Boots

A big-mountain workhorse, the men's Scarpa Ribelle HD mountaineering boots deliver technical support and protection for rugged adventures along with enhanced walking efficiency and comfort.




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View all Scarpa Men's Mountaineering Boots| Best Use | Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | HDry B5 waterproof/breathable membrane |
| Upper | 2.6 mm Perwanger suede |
| Midsole | Polyurethane |
| Outsole | Vibram Precision |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Crampon Compatibility | Strap-on |
| Weight (Pair) | 3 lb. 1 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| 6.5 | 7 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 38 EU | 38.5 EU | 39 EU | 39.5 EU | 40 EU | 40.5 EU | 41 EU | 41.5 EU | 42 EU | 42.5 EU | 43 EU | 43.5 EU | 44 EU | 44.5 EU | 45 EU | 45.5 EU | 46 EU | 46.5 EU | 47 EU | 48 EU | 49 EU | 50 EU | |
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| U.S. Men's | 6.5 | 7 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 5.5+ | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 7.5+ | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 9.5+ | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 11.5+ | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 |
| UK | 5.5 | 6 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| EU | 39 | 39.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 46 | 47 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mondo | 24.5 | 25 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 32 | 32.5 | 33 |
Rock Shoes: Scarpa recommends you downsize 1/2 to 2 full sizes from street shoe size, though downsizing depends on shoe model, intended use and personal preference.
Mountaineering: Scarpa recommends you upsize 1/2 size or more depending on desired fit. Scarpa plastic mountaineering boots are based on the UK sizing scale.
Ski Boots: All Scarpa ski bootsare measured in Mondo sizing.Highlighted (or not) sizes share the same shell size; the liners are lasted for each 1/2 size. Some skiers may want to downsize up to 1 full Mondo size, depending upon personal preference.
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Recently I summited Mt St Helens with the boots after snow levels reached 6-8”. The moment I put them on they were comfortable extremely comfortable. They have a stiff sole that provides stability and comfort through the toughest terrain. They were slightly heavier than I expected but still light enough where I felt like my nimble self. We went over boulder fields of porous and sharp edges packed with snow. These boots protected my feet from the edges with the stiff soles and ankle support when I slipped out. The snow had an ice layer but the boot worked great with crampons. Over all I was very satisfied with the first use and they weren’t even broken in yet. The only negative part is the boot doesn’t have a taller ankle so if you were to use them in deeper snow. You will want to add gaiters. My feet did get a wet from snow in the boots and that was kind of a bummer. That is why I gave them a 4/5 but I would say more like 4.5/5 because they are really comfortable and support the feet though some brutal and technical terrain.
I am still in the break-in period for these boots, but I've been impressed with the walking efficiency and comfort compared to other boots in this class. I've always appreciated the wider fit of scarpa when compared to la sportiva, but even with this pair I had to go up half a size.