Scarpa  Mont Blanc Pro GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's

These boots were very comfortable out of the box and they did not require break in. I used them in the snow a few times and I was very happy. However, winters are rainy in western Washington. Sometimes you have to walk in the rain before you get to the snowy part of your hike. This happened eventually, and the boots got soaking wet! On my way back I felt like I was wading barefoot in a swamp, with all that water inside the boots seeping between my toes with each step. The boots have cloth tong, and I just felt them getting wet at that part first, and eventually they just got filled with water, literally. Very dissatisfied.

Instant comfort! Hardly any break in time, and extremely comfortable, while also providing great support. Petzl lynx fit perfectly with this boot. I'm a size 9, I got a 42.5

Dry, warm, and comfortable is how this boot is advertised, and that is exactly what you get. They were comfortable out of the box. I moved from La Sportiva to Scarpa about six years ago as I like the slightly wider toe box. I've been using the Charmoz but wanted a more technical boot. My first use of these boots were for two days of waterfall ice climbing (up to WI 3+/4-). With a winter sock I had reasonably warm feet while belaying. I'm thrilled with the climbing performance. Currently I'm doing long training hikes as I prep for summer routes and the boot is very comfortable. I wear a 10.5 running shoe and purchased size 44/10.5; perfect fit. Looking forward to wearing these in the Alps next summer!

I tried both La Sportiva Nepal EVO and Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro in the snow. La Sportiva Nepal EVO boots are heavier, but warmer and sturdier. The Grivel G12 crampons fit perfectly on them. I really love those boots. However, I feel severe pressure from the top of the heel bone when edging or going uphill. The pain is so unbearable that I have to give them up. Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro boots fit wide feet better. They are light and very comfortable. The elastic tongues and less stiffer soles contribute to the comfort. However, the Grivel G12 crampons fit a little looser on them. The main problem I have with them is snow builds up easily on the tongues. Because the tongues are not insulated, the snow soon becomes ice and makes my feet freezing cold. I contacted Scarpa about this. They suggested me using gaiters or trying not to allow ice to build up underneath the laces. But I am not aware of any gaiters cover the lower tongues, and simply have no idea how to prevent snow or ice from building up on the tongues. Overall, I like the Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro boots, but is still worrying about the tongue problem.

Having progressive foot trouble where I can only wear full shank mountaineering boots for everything, I am quite pleased with the women's version of this boot (not available for review on REI yet). These boots are perfect for NW alpine climbing, fully automatic cranponable and very responsive to rock. Having tried four different boots due to my feet issues, this boot is amazing out of the box. They feel like a regular hiking boot, zero break in time, the built in gaitors are a nice touch and alleviate the laces from loosening. My feet literally felt as good after a 7.5 mile 3100' gain hike today as they did when I put them on in the store. Considering my loose toe joint-flat feet issues, this says a lot. I have been miserable in anything other than high altitude mountaineering boots for the past 2 years. They are relatively light weight for what they are and I can honestly say the best boots I have ever bought out of the box. That said, I am compelled to write a review and give 5 stars. The price is a sticker shock, but they are worth every penny.

I bought these for lower 48 Mountaineering. They worked well on Mt. Whitney in the winter. Feet Never got cold or wet, great in snow and good on rock and mixed routes. I had no problems with the lacing because I tie them in two spots, tighter at the bottom and looser at the top. I would definitely recommend these for general Mountaineering.

Great, ultra-tough boots for not-too-cold conditions. Perfect for most Colorado climbing, but not so great for anything below 10 degrees. Petzl Linx crampons work perfectly with them. Great for folks with a wide or high-volume foot. Were completely waterproof for me.....

These are comparable in features and performance to Nepal Evos but fit my feet much better (the heel cup on Nepals just doesn't fit my feet well). They are relatively light for a mountaineering boot, appropriately warm and stiff for snow and ice climbing, and fit well with automatic crampons.

I bought these mountaineering boots for my Mt. Shasta hike this summer