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Scarpa Kailash GTX (2012)

£140.00

This is a snug-fitting boot, best-suited to those with a narrower foot. The narrow fit does mean a great heel hold and the feet sit securely in place within the boot – but it doesn’t allow for quite as much padding as some others on test, which means these take a little more breaking-in. The reduced padding means they work ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Cristallo (2012)

£200.00

Scarpa Cristallos have been around for a fair amount of time and have proven themselves well in many varied mountain situations. They offer a very robust package and come with all the right features for scrambling, plus enough extra oomph to make them suitable for tackling mountain walking, mountaineering, via ferrata and even glacier excursions. Employed as scrambling boots they ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Manta (2012)

£240.00

The Scarpa Manta has been the benchmark 4-season boot for longer than I can remember, which has made it the first choice for many hill and mountain walkers to consider when purchasing a dedicated boot for use on snow. The current version, which remains unchanged since 2009, boasts a stitch-free leather upper with a rubber rand, making it extremely durable. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa SL Activ 2011

£220.00

The SL Activ is the latest version of the multi-award-winning and quintessential 3-4 season boot, the Scarpa SL. This new version holds true to the heritage of this boot by having a good stiff sole with an aggressive lug pattern, so you can kick the edges into the snow or crunch through scree with stability and comfort. But now you ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Scarpa Ranger GTX

£140.00

These are a classic walking boot, with as little stitching as possible to affect the leather’s natural water repellency. There are only a couple of stitched sections towards the rear of the boot, leaving the front clear of any weak spots. The leather itself feels nice and thick, giving plenty of support all over and good protection for feet. There ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Scarpa Kinesis Tech GTX 2011

£220.00

First impressions count, and the Scarpa Kinesis Tech GTX clearly sits comfortably within the brand’s heritage of providing truly practical and durable mountain footwear no matter what the terrain. But it’s what’s inside that really sets it apart, as Scarpa has developed the ActiveFit programme to ensure that this boot is comfortable straight from the box.ActiveFit combines a new BD ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Mystic GTX

£120.00

Definitely one of the better looking shoes on test, the Mystic could easily pass as a casual shoe. It has been designed as more of an approach shoe, for climbers to access rocky routes, which means it has a fairly stiff sole unit, great grip on rock and a slightly asymmetrical pointy shape. They have been used abseiling and worked ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Terra GTX 2011

£125.00

Scarpa is best-known for its performance-orientated hill-walking and mountaineering boots, which set the standard for others to chase. The Scarpa Terra GTX carries the hallmarks of that Scarpa heritage, but in a lighter package. From a distance it looks like a normal leather boot, but on closer inspection you can see it may offer what many walkers really need from ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa ZG65-XCR

£125.00

These are a little wider than traditional Scarpa boots, with a medium-wide heel section. Padding throughout the boots is decent enough too, and will help accommodate those with bulkier feet. On the whole, the ZG65s are a medium-stiff shoe, and good for most general walking. They handled forest tracks and muddy hills with relative ease, and the medium-stiff sole gives ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Vortex 2011

£100.00

Perhaps as expected from Scarpa, the Vortex is a robust shoe that can take the knocks and provide the performance needed for adventures that go beyond a short walk in the valley. So you get an upper with suede leather for durability and mesh for breathability around the tongue. A Gore-Tex waterproof lining keeps the feet dry. The toe box ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Trek GTX 2011

£170.00

The Scarpa Trek GTX is a classic boot that is built for tackling Britain’s toughest peaks year in, year out. It has a leather upper that is virtually stitch-free so it is very durable. There is extra reinforcement around the toe box, and the toe box itself is stiffened to protect the toes. A unique feature is the ankle cuff, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa ZG65 2011

£125.00

The Scarpa ZG65 has been a popular boot for many years, although personally I have not rated as highly as some other people. But for 2011 the price is more competitive than in the past, so while it is still not my favourite boot it does provide excellent value for money. The boot has a synthetic and suede upper that ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Phantom Guide 2011

£400.00

Boots with integrated gaiters have been around for a while, but they are very much the preserve of the specialist end of the market. Marrying together boot and gaiter is an elegant solution that removes most of the weaknesses in a boot’s defences and pays dividends in the way it can be constructed. The problem is they do tend to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Manta 2010

£220.00

If there is one product that defines the 4-season walking boot it is the Scarpa Manta. The Manta remains the same this year as in 2009. The upper is one-piece leather so there is no stitching to break down with hard use. There is a rubber rand around the whole boot for durability year on year. There is a little ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Scarpa New SL 2010

£185.00

The Scarpa SL has defined the 3-4 season boot category for many years, thanks to a combination of just the right degree of stiffness coupled with enough of an easy walking action to make it comfortable on easier terrain. The one-piece leather upper is virtually free of stitching so there is nothing to wear out or trap grit. As the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Trek GTX

£170.00

A classic walking boot, the Trek is suitable for use on hills and mountains with quite a stiff midsole and all over support. They may be a little narrow for some; the toe box does have plenty of room, but the mid-section is noticeably thinner than on other models. The wide rubber rand at the toe is a good feature ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 1.5
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Scarpa Meridian XCR

£110.00

A good all-rounder that can certainly handle some pretty full-on walking. The upper oozes quality – a blend of suede, nubuck and mesh that goes some way to explaining the high price tag. And the Gore-Tex XCR liner does a top job of keeping feet dry, as you’d expect. The midsole’s a touch bendy in all planes for very rough ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Cristallo GTX 2010

£200.00

The Scarpa Cristallo GTX is designed to replace the Pro Ascent, which itself replaced the Mescalito, the common denominator being supreme performance when scrambling on rock. Like its predecessors it benefits from lacing that extends to the toe, and a stiff outsole. What sets it apart is the more general mountain performance characteristics of the upper and sole, which make ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Kailash 2010

£145.00

At 1456g (pair, size 11) the Scarpa Kailash is relatively lightweight and yet it also boasts a good performance to make it useful for the hill-goer. The upper is suede leather with a little area of fabric around the tongue, so it should be reasonably durable. Inside there is a Gore-Tex waterproof lining too. The ankle cuff is lower than ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Infinity 2010

£145.00

The Scarpa Infinity weighs 1572g (pair, size 11); synthetic upper keeps price down: Gore-Tex waterproof lining; very supportive upper; solid toe box and very stiff sole unit ideal for rocky ground; good lug pattern for grip. But there are lots of boots at this price and some are leather for more durability; fairly lightweight, but others are lighter; some boots ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Mystic GTX 2010

£120.00

The Scarpa Mystic GTX weighs 1040g (pair, size 11); Gore-Tex waterproof lining; suede upper for extra durability; rubber rand at toe; stiff protective toe box; sticky Vibram Spyder sole; good cushioning; aggressive outsole for grip on soft terrain.But the price lets it down compared to others.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Kailash GTX

£145.00

An excellent all-rounder with a mid-height ankle cuff and a versatile semi-stiff midsole that coped with all terrains. Plenty of protection at the heel and toe and stayed dry throughout the test as well as dealing well with perspiration when walking fast uphill. They also feel quite light – especially as they are so rugged and well-built. The outsole has ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX 2010

£350.00

Kicking steps up hard snow on Wetherlam’s frigid northern slopes, the advantages of B3 boots came sharply into focus. I was progressing rhythmically with neat one-kick steps, while Graham Thompson (Trail’s technical editor) was floundering below, having to rekick my steps to house his more flexible B2s. It’s only when things start to get marginal in the mountains that you ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Manta 2009

£220.00

Last year the Scarpa Manta 4-season boot had the GSB crampon system, but sadly the system has not become popular enough to warrant its continuity, so on the Manta it is now a feature that can be logged as that great idea that got away! The remainder of the Manta is classic performance-orientated design though. The boot sits lower to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Scarpa New SL 2009

£185.00

The Scarpa SL has defined the 3-4 season boot category for many years. It is a classic design that is ideal for British conditions with a one-piece leather upper that is virtually free of stitching to fail, and its 2.8mm thickness means it is very water-resistant. Treat this material regularly with proofing products and it will last a lifetime and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5

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