Ed Viesturs and Peter Whittaker discuss the different types of mountaineering boots on the market, as well as the pros and cons of plastic and leather boots.
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Very cool video. Thanks for the info. I’m gearing up for my winter trekking
now, excited with all the possibilities. Thank you.
I just watched this video and I am climbing mere peak (around 6500) I have
been struggling to find boots because there is such a mixed range. I have
heard people doing it in Olympus mons boots and I was wondering if this is
overkill but also I have to consider I get cold feet. I have also heard
people doing it in in the last sportiva Nepal boots but I am worried they
may not be worm enough any advice I would much appreciate thanks
Great video! I’ve worn rental double plastic boots and just invested in
leather boots to get a little more versatility, but was still wondering
what exactly the main differences were. Thanks!
Size 13?! GEESS!
Great video guys, keep up the great work. -Epicness
@automagp68 Almost all climbing boots will have some heel lift. Do not
expect them to fit like ski boots.
Great video and really informative. I have one question about the EVO. Do
you treat the leather on the boots and if so what is your leather product
of choice?
@automagp68 For sizing the Koflachs I allow plenty of toe room knowing that
these are my boots for high mountains and cold conditions. Koflachs tend to
be a high volume boot with plenty of toe box room anyway. I fit mine to
allow two pairs of socks- a lighter pair and a heavy pair over that- some
people just wear one pair- it’s personal preference.
I love these videos. As an amateur I have been wanting to do Aconcagua,
Illimani and other Andes peaks. Your vids have helped me get my gear
situation under control without being overwhelmed. Thanks!
I use same setup – EVO’s+Sabretooth pro’s 🙂
@WhittakerMtneering you say the EVO is waterproof, so you wouldnt have to
put any ointment or scrub any grease on?
Thanks for the information….very good information for someone looking at
Mount Everest
so you would recommend the leather over the plastic boots? me and my dad
are trying to summit rainier next summer and we’re trying to get our gear
and seeing which is better.
@shawnrr1 Thanks, glad you liked the video. The Nepal evos are waterproof
due to a laminate on the inside of the boot, not due to the leather on the
outside. These boots hold up really well and usually won’t need any
treatment. If however, your boots are a bit older and you’re noticing that
the leather is getting wet and want the leather to bead up, I would
recommend some sort of water-base waterproofing wax for leather. There are
multiple brands that offer adequate products. Hope that helps!