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long break-in, then blisters on my toes
By oregondave from portland, or on 6/23/2008
Pros:
Ankle Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable
Cons:
Do not protect feet, Long break in, Not Comfortable
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Avid Adventurer
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: these are nice looking boots, full grain leather italian made all things i prefer. they seemed to fit perfectly. regardless, i've had nothing but problems with them. first 3 trips in them required the inclusion of trail runners in my pack because my heels were toast. That got better but then my feet felt crushed when used in combination with the green superfeet. got normal insoles only to start getting a fun blister on my toe and still feeling some hot heel spots. just haven't worked for me. bummer.
Good boot in a cheapo world
By Mo from Angwin California on 6/9/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Durable, Great Traction
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Multi day back packing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
One of the best boots available today. In a world where good boots are hard to find any more.
In the old days 80's and 90's . Good hand made Italian boots where not that hard to find.
Raichle, Vasque, Lowa , Zamberlan La Sportiva, and Scarpa all had boot models made in Italy , at least some of their models.
Now days the pickings are real thin and Scarpa is one of the only boot company's still making a good well made boot.
These SL M3's remind me of the the good old REI Spirit boot (which used to be made in Italy for Raichle, who in turn distributed them to REI) , but not anymore.
It is very similar , but a bit more heavy duty . But it is still a real good boot.
What I really want Scarpa to make is a boot identical to this one but about 15% to 20% lighter. But not compromise quality, I want it made in Italy and one piece leather, no gore tex.
But yeah this boot rocks, I would say this boot is half way between a mid- weight hiker and a heavy duty hiker.
For me it is too heavy just for day hiking. But it would be ideal for multi day , rough terrain hiking with a pack. Good work boot for what I do, I am a tree trimmer/climber.
Great hiking boot handcrafted in Italy
By Nora from Middlebury, VT on 5/14/2008
Sizing:
Feels half size too small
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Stable
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Day hikes
Describe Yourself:
Professional Guide
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Excellent quality boot. You can't beat Scarpa's quality craftsmanship.
Had to exchange for larger size
By GFBiker from Asheville, NC on 5/8/2008
Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Pros:
waiting on larger size
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Comments: Undetermind until new pair arives
not as good as they describe them
By lorenzopelle from amsterdam on 5/6/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: The inner sole is too thin and does not give you ankle support, after a while they are not waterproof anymore. they are really heavy and stiff.
By Jim the rock sniffer from If I'm luck, in the field on 3/8/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Stable
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Day hikes, Field work
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I have had a lot of trouble finding boots that will last and are actually available in my size. Although now long gone, I bought a pair in 49 (~14.5) last year. They have been a greatly pair of boots. My previous two pair of boots, from another manufacturer, did not have near the durability of these. To put this in to perspective, my previous pair of boots (heavy back packing boot) wore out in less than 20 hard days of geology field work. Although I can't say who the manufacturer was, they are a major supplier to STP. I expect these to last for years!
By Canoe Man from Ann Arbor, MI on 12/17/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Non-slip sole
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I haven't had time to really beat these babies. But they are stiff in the sole like I like them. My only real beef is the ones that I received have a flex panel in the ankle area. I like a little stiffer ankle. But they are a lot like the early Vasque boots that gave a lot of support and still weren't uncomfortable once you broke them in. The leather, shank, and sole take a little longer to break in. But in my experience, that's the sign of a boot that's going to serve you well over the long haul. Also I checked casual/recreational in the above category because at my age that's just a reasonable thing to do. But there's no doubt that in my younger days I would have taken these out in more extreme settings. A really excellent boot at a really excellent price.
Took my chances and it paid off!
By LPC from Raleigh, NC on 12/17/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Comfortable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable
Best Uses:
Cold weather, Day hikes, Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Right out of the box, these boots are comfortable. I know it says "men" but I thought I would take my chances as a woman. They fit fine, but are a little snug across the widest part of my foot. However, the more I wear them, the more comfortable they get. I don't have any places that slip, and the boots are absolutely beautiful!
One of the best ever made
By Grizzly Adams from Grattan, Mi on 11/20/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Fits my narrow foot, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable, Water Resistant
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Day hikes
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Comments: I've been shopping at [...] for a long time and this is the best hiker they sell if your lucky enough to find it in your size. A little on the narrow side so it fits like a glove. Feels lighter then it is, and its hard to tell you have a med/heavy weight hiker on. The only thing I don't like is the redesign of the ankle/heel area on the boots I got. Theres a softer black and grey leather around the ankle for more flex that is different from the picture. Im sure it improves the mobility, but I like the old classic look better.
By ryu from korea south on 9/27/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Non-slip sole, Stable, Water Resistant
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Cold weather, Day hikes
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer, Professional Guide
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Great non-membrane, full leather shoe in the market.
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