Mountaineering Boots reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 164 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 43 posts to rank the best Mountaineering Boots brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Mountaineering, r/alpinism, r/Ultralight, r/CampingGear, r/snowshoeing. Top-rated brands include La Sportiva (4.4/5), Scarpa (4.3/5), Lowa (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews164
Subreddits7
Posts43
Brands51
Products60
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#1
La Sportiva
4.4
(38)
"On my side the classic La sportive extreme were a bliss."
"La sportiva nepals are on sale at REI for like 450 right now. It’s a steal."
"Any lightweight C boot works, look into La Sportiva Aequillibrium"
"I have done multiple 4000+ in the alps alle in my Sportiva Nepal Evo and have never complained."
"Get (or rent) a warm mountaineering boot."
"Get (or rent) a warm mountaineering boot. These are generally full-shank which means the sole is completely 100% rigid and will accept a fully-automatic crampon."
"Would highly suggest scouring the Internet (and Reddit) for used pairs."
"I use gray La Sportiva climbing boots in 3000m to 6200m climbs in Alps and Himalaya."
"I love the La Sportiva Nepal Cubes."
"La Sportiva g5, 1000% worth it over the Nepal layout"
#2
Scarpa
4.3
(33)
"Scarpa Ribelle! (Tech or HDry, both great)"
"Get (or rent) a warm mountaineering boot."
"People have been rocking plastic double boots for decades and they are hands down the best value in mountaineering."
"I went with the Scarpa Zodiac for my scrambling."
"I think there are a lot of folks who buy nice La Sportivas, Scarpas, Lowas, etc. that serve their purpose for one big climb and then resell them."
"But, I really like scarpas."
"I ended up with the Scarpa Mont Blanc! Widest shoe I could find."
"Thanks for the advice; I sized up a 1/2 siz and went with the scarpa grand dru"
"I have very wide feet and like my scarpa grand dru"
"My “normal” boots are Scarpa Zodiacs and I love them to death."
#3
Lowa
4.7
(15)
"Fantastic boots, couldn’t recommend them enough."
"Lowa"
"LS Aeqilibrium LT"
"Get (or rent) a warm mountaineering boot."
"Lowa fit me best and make some quality boots."
"Highly recommend them"
"I think there are a lot of folks who buy nice La Sportivas, Scarpas, Lowas, etc. that serve their purpose for one big climb and then resell them."
"Lowa alpine expert gtx"
"Bought a pair recently and they fit my feet perfectly"
"I have them and I love them. Climbed Rainier in them and had no complaints."
#4
Salomon
3.9
(7)
"The Salomon Quests have an extra high ankle collar (6") and are easily the most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn."
"I use the Salomon S/LAB X ALP CARBON 2 GTX when skinning in is not an option."
"Quest 4 are great. The lacing system is what makes them great imo."
"The Salomon S/Lab sense is currently my favourite."
"Salomon quest 4d gtx is my all around mountain boot."
"I don't think they are beefy enough for mountaineering but the Salomon Quest GTX has a nice narrow heel and a wide toebox."
"I wouldn't recommend it."
#5
Salewa
3.8
(6)
"Salewa are wider than Scarpa/ more so than La sportiva even in wide."
"Salewa Rapace"
"I will try the Salewa Rapace gtx next they look like are a little bit wider."
"Salewa Rapace"
"Boots like the Salewa Rapace, La Sportiva Trango Alp Evo GTX or Scarpa Charmoz Pro. These are actual climbing boots so they will have a more technical fit and will have stiffer soles and heel bails to allow for easier crampon."
"The Salewa boot you linked will work well between seasons, or higher than 3000m in the summer."
#6
Mammut
4.4
(5)
"Mammut Taiss light. Super light, fantastic for rock climbing."
"I am in Mammut Nordwand 6000 meter boots. That's more boot than the Nepals or similar that a lot of people wear but I really enjoy the extra warmth and not having to wear gaiters most days."
"I ended up going with some mammuts that were on sale for Black Friday."
"I just tested the Mammut nordwand 6000. Feel wide enough."
"Might be what you are looking for."
#7
Asolo
4.0
(4)
"I just bought some new Asolo xt evos. Very light but stiff enough."
"They are great boots."
"I have been using Asolo for a while and can definitely recommend!"
"I use my double-boot Asolo’s for mountaineering."
#8
Aequilibrium
5.0
(3)
"For baker in the summer, just get aequilibriums. I climbed it in them last year and will climb it again this year in them."
"My aequilibriums were perfect for Baker earlier this year."
"Aequilibrium is perfect for Cascade mountains, including Baker (in summer), I recommend the ST/cloth, not the leather."
#9
Trango
4.3
(3)
"I personally own the Trango's and love them FWIW"
"The guide suggested that for July and early August, Trango or Aequilibrium should be fine!"
"Also take a look on 3 season mountaineering/tracking crampon compatible boots like LS trango or salewa crow."
#10
Boreal
4.3
(3)
"I rock Boreal G1 Lite, super awesome."
"I’ve tried a pair of Boreal G1 Lite and they felt wonderful."
"First reply mentions boreal and a quick look at their website looks promising."
#11
Marmolada
4.5
(2)
"Marmolada Pro HD is what you are searching for."
"The Marmolada Pro is a good, solid shoe."
#12
Grivel
4.0
(2)
"I have the step-in G14s and they work great."
"I have those boots and like them a lot. My Grivel G14s fit them very well. People say you can't use technical crampons for mountaineering but I've never had a problem... I climbed 80 degree snow with them in mono configuration no problem over the weekend."
#13
Spantiks
4.0
(2)
"I managed to fit perfectly into a pare of Spantiks."
"I managed to fit perfectly into a pare of Spantiks."
#14
Intuition
4.0
(2)
"You could get a custom boot fit on Intuition liners for a double boot."
"You can always get new intuition liners and play around with sizing."
#15
G5
4.0
(2)
"I would suggest the ”super gaiter” boots (G5 / Phantom Tech). Just keep in mind you will want to carry them on your pack during summer approaches."
"The newer breed of super-gaitered boots like the G5/G-Tech and Phantom tech are warmer and lighter and would probably do well with your application."
#16
Oboz
4.0
(2)
"I am bringing my Oboz on my trip this year."
"Oboz vote here as well. They also have a large toebox."
#17
Millet
5.0
(1)
"The only mountaineering boot without Goretex."
#18
Columbia Bugaboot
5.0
(1)
"Columbia bugaboot is by far the best entry level mountaineering boot. warm and design for walking for hours."
#19
Salomon S/Lab Sense
5.0
(1)
"The Salomon S/Lab sense is currently my favourite. I did Weissmies from the valley last weekend in 7hrs on those. They were perfect."
#20
G2 SM
5.0
(1)
"I just wore my size 49 G2 SM boots summiting Mt. Baker."
#21
AKU
5.0
(1)
"I found a (perhaps THE) boot that fits AMAZINGLY well."
#22
La Sportiva Makalu
5.0
(1)
"I'm a big fan of the LS Makalu and have used them in every month in the Sierra and elsewhere."
#23
La Sportiva G5
5.0
(1)
"1000% worth it over the Nepal layout."
#24
Mammut Nordwand
5.0
(1)
"I have Mammuts and love them. So comfy for my wide feet."
#25
Karakorum
4.0
(1)
"Essentially an uninsulated Nepal evo."
#26
Lathrop
4.0
(1)
"If you're still looking, Lathrop Superwides and many Altbergs come in 4E."
#27
Garmont
4.0
(1)
"Ended up with a pair of garmont g radical b2 and lowa alpine expert ii b3 boots."
#28
Hanwag
4.0
(1)
"Uncommon brand but Hanwag works well for me."
#29
Danner
4.0
(1)
"Danner will make any size you want."
#30
Fitwell
4.0
(1)
"You could try a reputable but smaller company if the big ones aren't accommodating, such as Fitwell (I believe they handmake their footwear on site in Italy)"
#31
Lowa Cevedale
4.0
(1)
"The Lowa Cevedale is made up to UK 15/US 16/EU 51 if you do decide you need to size up."
#32
Scarpa Phantom Tech
4.0
(1)
"Scarpa Phantom Tech (EU 49)"
#33
Scarpa Ribelle Lite
4.0
(1)
"Scarpa Ribelle Lite (EU 50, orange version only)"
#34
La Sportiva Nepal Extreme
4.0
(1)
"La Sportiva Nepal Extreme (EU 50)"
#35
Lowa Cevedale II
4.0
(1)
"Lowa Cevedale II (EU 51)"
#36
Zamberlan Expert Pro
4.0
(1)
"Zamberlan Expert Pro (EU 49, green version only)"
#37
Meindl Alta Rocca
4.0
(1)
"Meindl Alta Rocca (UK 15)"
#38
Meindl Alta Rocca Pro
4.0
(1)
"Meindl Alta Rocca Pro (UK 15)"
#39
Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro GTX
4.0
(1)
"I liked the Mt Blanc Pros, but honestly I don't even know what they make anymore."
#40
La Sportiva Nepal Cube
4.0
(1)
"I was looking for a technical winter boot that was fully automatic crampon compatible."
#41
Mountaineering Boot
4.0
(1)
"Probably go with a mountaineering boot if you need actual support."
#42
Phantom Guides
4.0
(1)
"I have wide size 48's and have both Phantom Guides and Phantom 6000's."
#43
Phantom 6000
4.0
(1)
"The 6000's are only marginally more clunky but a lot warmer."
#44
G2SM
4.0
(1)
"I found the G2SM to be a comfortable boot for my long but narrow feet."
#45
Mantas
4.0
(1)
"I think Mantas followed by Nepals Evo are what I saw most."
#46
Meindl Vakuum Hunter
4.0
(1)
"They’re legit mountaineering boots."
#47
Salewa Crows
4.0
(1)
"I have Salewa crows, and can use them for my approach shoes."
#48
Maindl
3.0
(1)
"Maindl has some wide shies called comfort fit."
#49
Vasque
3.0
(1)
"Hiking boots like this and not what we would consider mountaineering boots."
#50
Haix
3.0
(1)
"I’m going to try Haix boots. They are for forestry."
#51
Quest
2.0
(1)
"Especially not the Quest 4, I had these for a few weeks... they just don't have good friction on rock."
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