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Offering modern innovations in sole and upper design, this is the ultimate
all-around mountain boot.
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Features
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Advanced Mid-Sole System provides maximum shock absorption, improved sensitivity
Advanced Mid-Sole System provides maximum shock absorption, improved sensitivity
Advanced Mid-Sole System provides maximum shock absorption, improved sensitivity
ErgoFit System offers omni-directional progressive flex allowing for natural
motion with perfect support
ErgoFit System offers omni-directional progressive flex allowing for natural motion with perfect support
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Sizing
SCARPA Sizing Chart
Measure your foot with a ruler, using cm or inches; convert to Euro or US using this chart. If you need mondo sizing, please refer to the SCARPA chart on this page/tab.
We recommend you purchase two sizes, the size you think you are plus one .5 size bigger for fit testing at home. As long as the products are in like new condition and the packaging is 100% intact, we will credit you for the returned product.
General fitting rules depend on the product's intended use... follow the appropriate guidelines below for best results.
Trail/mountain/approach/lifestyle products:
- The bigger/heavier/more supportive the product, the more you may want to upsize .5 - 1full size. Lighter, softer, more supple shoes can be sized closer to your measured size.
- Note: SCARPA Plastic mountain boots all use UK sizing; UK converts easily: 1 full size smaller than US men's size, 2 sizes smaller than US women's size.
- Try on with appropriate socks for your usage. The bigger the boot, the more appropriate a bigger sock (sounds crazy, huh?)
- If you use orthotics or already have aftermarket footbeds, measure against the standard footbed in boot. Fit into boot for sizing/fitting the boot.
- Best to try on at the end of the day when your feet are larger/swollen, than when your feet are fresh to ensure good fit after a long day.
- Lacing can play an incredibly important part of a good fit. Be sure to play with lacing when analyzing fit.
- Make sure your heel isn't slipping.
- Make sure your toes aren't hitting the end.
**Approach shoes may be sized smaller for performance purposes but beware... small shoes are really uncomfortable on the trail.
Rock climbing shoes
- From your measured size, you'll want to consider downsizing .5 - 2 full sizes. The flatter the shoe, the closer to your measured size; the more downturned/aggressive the shoe, the more you'll want to downsize.
- The best fit is comparative between sizes and only you will be able to judge that, though an experience climber could offer good insights to your fit.
- If it feels painful, it may break in... or it may not.
- Pain sucks as a rule of thumb though and makes climbing miserable.
- Only you can judge what's 'acceptable' discomfort.
- Good fitting rock shoes shouldn't necessarily be 'comfortable' by walking/running shoe standards.
- Look for looseness/bagginess in the toes and heel. Bagginess can mean 'slop' when climbing with feet perspiring, etc.
- Toes should completely fill the toebox.
- Heel should feel solid; like they won't pull off if heel hooking.
- Any foot movement in new shoes will mean sloppy fit when broken in.
Ski boots
- From your measured foot, convert to US size using the scale. Translate the US size to Mondo size using the SCARPA mondo scale (not 'true' mondo conversion)
- Shell fit: taking liner out of the shell and inserting foot, toes touching end of shell but completely flat.
- Should have 1.5 - 2 fingers of space behind heel and heel of shell (between 14mm - 20mm)
- Too little space = go up one shell
- Too much space = go down one shell
- If not sure... fit test BOTH shell sizes
- Put on a ski sock for gosh sake!
- Use and orthotic? Put it the boot (after taking out the standard footbed).
- Put foot in boot AND BUCKLE IT! You can not tell a boot fit without buckling it
- This will pull your heel back into the heel pocket, relieving cramped toe space
- Boots do pack out! A 'comfy' fit when new will mean slop later.
- Regardless, your toes should NOT be pressed against the end of the liner
- Get your Intuition liners molded! This provides THE BEST FIT available.
- Any minor pressure points or space will be eliminated by molding
- Find an experience SCARPA dealer for fitting/molding
- Boot fitting is an incredible service and generally requires a service fee of varying amounts... it's worth it though!
More good information fitting available here.
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Specs
- Upper: 3mm Suede Perwanger HS12
- Lining: Gore-Tex® – Insulated Comfort
- Insole: Pro-Fiber
- Midsole: PU/TPU
- Sole: Vibram® TT3
- Last: AG
- Sizes: 39 - 47, 48 (half sizes)
- Weight: 920g; 2lbs (1/2 pair size 42)
- Color: Mango
- Product Code: 87501/201
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Technologies
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Recent Reviews
Submit A Review
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Anonymous Dec 6, 2011
Ranking:
You may think they are on the
pricey side,believe me well
worth it. I work at a ski area
in Colorado. I use the Mont
Blanc's while working in the
snow or on a tower. My feet
stay warm and comfortable even
during very long days.
On my time off i mountaineer
and ice climb. The boots hold
up well to all conditions, fit
so well i hardly notice.
Allows the use of crampons and
are a really great all around
boot! Be sure to get a proper
fit, waterproof if
necessary,use some gaiters and
enjoy!
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Anonymous May 25, 2011
Ranking:
A very solid and excellent
boot, with nice features. I
find it perfect for spring
mountaineering when your
feet are in snow all day but
the temperatures are not
sub-zero. I would wear warm
socks for winter and keep
moving to keep the toes
warm. I can lace these more
loosely in winter to help with
the warmth, but this boot is
not for Denali (which it is
clearly not designed for). The
fit is very good (wide toe
box, wide forefoot), but I
have movement in the heel
(not the company's fault: a
personal foot shape issue).
The extended sole in front of
the toe allows for automatic
crampon use, but I find the
extension unnecessary for
most days in the mountains,
and a mild hinderance. A top-
notch boot, stiff enough for
front pointing, excellent
quality and superior feel.
Would recommend it to most
of my serious
mountaineering buddies.
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Anonymous Apr 19, 2011
Ranking:
The boots are well made and I
really like the lacing options
and fit. However, it has
required about 20 trail miles
to break them in. I would
develop a sharp painful spot
on the bottom of my big toe
and think that is due to how
rigid the boot is. Climbed
Mount Hood yesterday with
none of those painful issues
but at times I feet did get cold
especially after the crampons
were put on. Temps were
probably in single digits or
below and was able to warm
my toes up by wiggling them
after every other step. I'm
probably more sensitive to
cold than other folks after
sustaining some minor cold
injuries back in December.
Worth checking out, good boot
for sure.
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Anonymous Feb 15, 2011
Ranking:
These MB GTXs are the
perfect alternative to plastic
boots. While not as durable
as their plastic cohorts, the
comfort is extraordinary. Be
sure to get the proper fit and
know how to adjust the lacing
through alternative lace
configurations. For the
serious mountaineer, these
boots are worth putting
on. Now you can forget about
any previous foot issues and
concentrate on the summit
journey.
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Anonymous Oct 24, 2010
Ranking:
There are not too many boots
which fit like a slipper the
first time you put a pair on
your feet. The heal pocket is
perfect and having alternative
lacing configurations give
climbers variety when climbing
conditions warrant a quick
lace and tie change. Cheers
to an excellent boot. While
pricey, these MBs deliver.