Koflach Viva Soft

Viva Soft
Reviewed by Mike Zeno, Jan 05, 1999

"While in one piece they gave me a lot of support and protection. they are very light for the size and purpose. They kept my feet dry and warm when no one else had dry sox left. After many seasons and only few actual heavy uses, these boots literally shattered when stomping the snow off them to go inside."

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Viva Soft
Reviewed by Erwin Woutersen, Dec 11, 1998

"Unlike the other comments on these shoes, I had some negative experiences with these shoes. Especially the robustness of the shoes did not meet my expectations.

But to start, first the positive side of the shoes. They are warm, stiff enough for crampons and due to their double structure, they dry fast (at least much faster than leather shoes)."

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Viva Soft
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Apr 16, 1998

"I love these boots. I cannot remember a time when my feet were seriously cold while wearing two pairs of wool socks. (except on Denali when I don't think anything could have kept me warm) I also have not had a single blister either. The soles wear pretty well."

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Viva Soft
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jan 18, 1998

"Good boot for the price, if this is what you need.

I have worn my pair of Viva Softs for two seasons of tree planting, they have served me well, but are now dead. It only took about 1500 hours. Due to my experience with these boots, and many friends who have them, I will dispel a few myths."

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Viva Soft
Reviewed by gfwtesq@..., Jan 22, 1997

"I have wide feet, and was told these ran narrow, and I knew I would use a heavier sock than for summer climbing - so I got two sizes bigger than my regular shoe, and in my case they fit very well on first use. Used them on Mt. Rainier, and in much colder weather in the Catskills - warm feet."

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Viva Soft
Reviewed by pathfinder@..., Mar 29, 1996

"If they fit you in the store, these are *the* boot for winter hiking/mountaineering.

They are very warm. Pretty stiff sole, but you tend not to notice this as much when there is snow underfoot. They can take strap-on crampons (what I use), but are probably better with step-ins."

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