tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post1769790397021193686..comments2024-03-16T10:11:19.302-07:00Comments on Cold Thistle: La Sportiva Trango Prime, Trango Extreme Evo GTX and the Nepal EvoDanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-31588620511048930822014-12-22T23:12:46.176-08:002014-12-22T23:12:46.176-08:00Hi Marco. In August the Trango should be plenty ...Hi Marco. In August the Trango should be plenty warm enough. Both are nice boots but I would use the Trango in August if it fits well.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-2507149990129358562014-12-22T23:06:52.032-08:002014-12-22T23:06:52.032-08:00Hi Dane! Thank you for your useful reviews. I am p...Hi Dane! Thank you for your useful reviews. I am planning to go trek on Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc) this August by the "via normale italiana". The shop near my home has a pair of Trango extreme and a pair of Nepal evo Cube, in your opinion should I get the first or the second one? Are the Cube warmer than the extreme? Or you think the extreme are warmer enough for that altitude? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11594426472127972795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-34504246409912548252013-06-24T10:53:30.049-07:002013-06-24T10:53:30.049-07:00I wonder if La Sportiva is ever going to re-launch...I wonder if La Sportiva is ever going to re-launch an updated version of Nepal Evo GTX? It would rock when updated with the "right" features...Reto Baumannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-67480823694467853542012-12-18T09:52:58.935-08:002012-12-18T09:52:58.935-08:00Mild use? I think we may have a different definit...Mild use? I think we may have a different definition of "mild use" :) I would expect a pair to last two seasons of hard use.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-81067395822407802392012-12-16T03:36:23.997-08:002012-12-16T03:36:23.997-08:00Hi Dane,
I own a set of the Trango Extreme Evo G...Hi Dane, <br /><br />I own a set of the Trango Extreme Evo GTX and am finding durability a major issue - pretty much gone through the toe (all the way to the toebail plastic) and heel (down to the foam), and is no longer waterproof by any stretch of the imagination, after only mild use over two winter seasons and some additional scrambling. <br /><br />You mention you were (when you wrote the article) on your second pair, so I was wondering how long they lasted for you?? Is this just a design fault with the boot, because if so, I'm not sure I'll get another pair (despite how awesome they are, how comfy and how well they fit)!! <br /><br />Many thanks, <br /><br />KyKy Aizawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908220293991611634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-69306186359560533322012-11-11T09:37:13.633-08:002012-11-11T09:37:13.633-08:00Hi Siggy, Thanks and hope ithe Blog does do some g...Hi Siggy, Thanks and hope ithe Blog does do some good. So I appreciate you saying so. Scarpa (Mt Blanc?) is a good choice if you need a little more room but some of the other brands are even wider. Boreal and Asolo are good examples I think. But I'd get a second or third opinion as I know gear is hard to come by where you are at. I have really narrow feet so I can't give you much good advice really on that one. best, DaneDanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-24759957857456295902012-11-11T01:32:01.820-08:002012-11-11T01:32:01.820-08:00Hi Dane,
Superbly interesting blog you have.
Down...Hi Dane,<br /><br />Superbly interesting blog you have.<br />Down here in Australia the alpine community is smaller than a grain of sand, and you have been such an invaluable resource for me and a few others down here! :)<br /><br />I just had a question about boots.<br />Im looking for something lightweight that can be used on long approaches and ice/mixed conditions in the summer climbing season in NZ. The Trango Extreme is a perfect candidate...although....I have heard that it is very narrow.<br />I have flipper feet wide enough to shovel coal. <br />Would you know of any similar type boots with a wider fit?<br /><br />Thanks so much mate,<br />Have an awesome day!<br /><br />Siggy.Siggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-13144721185242039252012-03-07T22:31:10.078-08:002012-03-07T22:31:10.078-08:00No guarantee but try the 45s. Zappos does easy re...No guarantee but try the 45s. Zappos does easy returns as does Back Country. I'd order both sizes and send the one that does not fit back.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-77589129199209152942012-03-07T22:18:35.884-08:002012-03-07T22:18:35.884-08:00Hey Dane,
I really enioy the blog man! my questio...Hey Dane,<br /><br />I really enioy the blog man! my question is...<br />Do you wear a 45 or a 45.5 in the Nepal Evo GTX? I wear a 11.5 in new balance runners, 11.5 tight fit in nike's and a 29 in mondo sizing. what would you recommend? kinda hard to find a place that stocks these puppies...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994789695632784907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-50666048925946294802010-11-27T12:37:43.992-08:002010-11-27T12:37:43.992-08:00"just a Trango Evo S with traditional laces a..."just a Trango Evo S with traditional laces and a little leather"<br /><br />Yes, exactly. Both make a good hiking boot.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-75021082300934854692010-11-27T12:24:02.446-08:002010-11-27T12:24:02.446-08:00Dane, have you tried the Trango Alp GTX? How stiff...Dane, have you tried the Trango Alp GTX? How stiff is it? Is it just a Trango Evo S with traditional laces and a little leather?Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023513087034699039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-61929524706728155872010-11-27T09:46:33.596-08:002010-11-27T09:46:33.596-08:00"With all the research in it seems, now we al..."With all the research in it seems, now we all need the full rundown of the Scarpa line vs the Sportiva Line! (Nepal, Batura, Trango vs. Guide, Ultra, Jorasses?)<br /><br /><br />Hi Patrick,<br />Here is my sumation :) Don't pay a lot of attention to me. Figure out the kind of boot you think you need then go find the pair in that style that fits you the best.<br /><br />Seriously...<br /><br />The only reason I have tested and owned so many boots on this blog is I am still looking for the perfect boot for my own climbing. I use to own just one pair of mtn boots at a time. If they fit I wore them out and got a new pair. If they didn't fit I sold them asap. Climbing has changed and now we have a lot of different styles of boots. I never thought I would use the soft boots I do now on technical water ice. But I have found I actually enjoy it.<br /><br />Do I want a soft boot on hard Alaskian alpine ice or on the big ice faces in the alps...nope. <br /><br />Only boots that are unique that I have tried are the Scarpa Ultra and 6000 and La Sportiva Trango Extreme and Spantik. All four unique boots imo. But I suspect another manufacture may have something similar I have not yet tired.<br /><br />I suspect every other boot in the world has duplicatred in one form or another. Find what fits you first..then let us know what you think here :)Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-45987002353963810162010-11-27T09:29:18.908-08:002010-11-27T09:29:18.908-08:00Oh this is gonna be fun...some what in jest.
#1.....Oh this is gonna be fun...some what in jest.<br /><br />#1..plastics..ditch them :)<br />Newer boots like the Spantik and the Baruntse since few other manufactures are playing here. Long endurance, alpine ice.<br /><br />#2..hard mixed/technical ice and or long walks and short alpine ice climbs.<br /><br />#3..any climb in the world.<br /><br />Big overlap these days on #2 and #3 I think.<br /><br />I am surprised just how easily compared say the Scarpa Ultra is with the Nepal Evo...both in the #3catagory for me and totally differnent boots for flex and stiffness.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-62842432864070720882010-11-27T07:04:32.529-08:002010-11-27T07:04:32.529-08:00So Dane,
With all the research in it seems, now we...So Dane,<br />With all the research in it seems, now we all need the full rundown of the Scarpa line vs the Sportiva Line!<br />(Nepal, Batura, Trango vs. Guide, Ultra, Jorasses?)pcookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904995225884847711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-87376901989741512122010-11-27T04:09:34.032-08:002010-11-27T04:09:34.032-08:00Hi Dane,
Apart from the marketing about each boo...Hi Dane, <br /><br />Apart from the marketing about each boot style, I was wondering if you could clarify what you think are the best uses for the following kinds of boots:<br /><br />1) Very stiff sole and very stiff uppers, for example, double plastic boots, like a Scarpa Inverno/Vega, perhaps with replacement liners to keep the weight down. <br /><br />2) Very stiff sole and flexible uppers, like the Trango Prime or Extreme, Scarpa Freney, and so on. <br /><br />3) Moderately stiff sole and uppers, like the Nepal Evo. <br /><br />I would me tempted to say 1) for expedition use, 2) for mixed, and 3) for all around, but I am curious about your thoughts. <br /><br />This, of course, leaves out boots that sort of defy this classification, like the Spatniks, or the new boots with integrated gaitors. <br /><br />All the best, <br /><br />BrunoBruno Schullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545888600815223472noreply@blogger.com