User Review: Koflach Viva Soft

Reviewed March 29, 1996 by pathfinder@...

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Plastic
Use: Winter mountaineering
Break-in Period: eternity (they don't break in)
Weight: heavy
Price Paid: $250

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. You don't have to worry about tightening your crampon straps too much and cutting off your circulation, because the hard plastic shell will prevent this. Around camp you can ditch the plastic shells and sleep with the liners. Or use just the plastic shells for those late night trips outside of the tent to answer the call.

Remember, though, they are plastic and won't break in. If they don't feel really comfortable in the store, you will hate them forever. Try other brands until you find one that feels right.

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