La Sportiva Nepal Extreme

La Sportiva Nepal Extreme

Average Rating: rated 5.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 8 Trailspace users

Description

The Nepal Extreme is a mountaineering boot made by La Sportiva. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 8 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From REI:
"These insulated and burly mountaineering boots are built for high-altitude, cold-weather climbing on mixed snow and ice. Expedition-worthy, silicone-impregnated, 3.2mm premium leather uppers offer the finest in natural breathability and waterproof durability. High-rise sticky rubber rand stands up to rock abrasion and crampon wear. Feet-warming, hydrophobic and fast-drying Thinsulate® insulation throughout protects from the constant cold of extreme altitude. HDPE plastic midsoles provide mountaineering stiffness and stay strong in extreme cold while eliminating the weight and chill of a steel shank. Roller lacing system, locking D-rings and lace loops allow for effortless on and off even with gloves on. Patented EZ flex and EZ Volume Adjust provide a comfortable custom fit to almost any foot. Durable, high-traction, Vibram® lug soles are step-in crampon compatible."

From Moosejaw:
"The Nepal Extreme has a triple laminate Synergy lining with 200g 3M Thinsulate for increased warmth at high altitude and in extreme cold. The 3.2+mm silicone impregnated Idro-Perwanger roughout leather with increased coverage sticky rubber rands stands up to scraping talus and crampon abuse. The new HP3 midsole and Vibram lug sole is step-in crampon compatible and patented EZ System components EZ Flex and EZ Volume Adjust allow the boot to fit almost any foot. The EZ Roller Lacing System, including EZ Lock D-Rings and EZ Out lace loop make getting in and out of the boot effortless. Upper: 3.2+mm Idro-Perwanger Roughout Leather Construction: Board Lasted Last: Nepal Lining: Synergy -PTFE/200g Thinsulate /3-bar knit Sole: Vibram Montagna Midsole: 8-9mm HP3 , suitable for crampons Insole: 9mm Ibi-Thermo Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz."

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Nepal Extreme
Reviewed by Richard, Jan 30, 2006

"Superb boot -- a little on the heavy side these days but ultra well made and comfy. I use them primarily for water ice climbing and they are awesome."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Nepal Extreme
Reviewed by Martin K, Jan 17, 2006

"I am on my 2nd pair of Nepal Extremes and find them the perfect Alps or Scottish winter climbing boot. They fit great, take minimal bedding in, they're warm. The old style Vibram commando sole unit is the best of any boot I have ever used. On cold winter, the lack of a Gore-Tex lining is good as well, makes the boot better-breathing. Brilliant boots, buy some!"

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Nepal Extreme
Reviewed by Rob Means, Sep 06, 2005

"There is no route I would not attempt in these alpinist's dream boots. The break in was short, very short. The fit was perfect in about ten minutes of fiddling with the system.

There is only one drawback to these boots: It is a profound mistake for a typical dirtbag climber to try these on as there is no way to resist their supple beauty and function; money will leak out of every pocket until there is none left."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Nepal Extreme
Reviewed by Pat, Apr 02, 2004

"I have asked to be buried in my Nepals when I die, if that's any indication how much I love them. Not always the most comfortable, but my feet are super-sensitve. I found the trick to be the right combination of liners and socks and tightening the laces just enough to make the boot snug, but not too tight."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Nepal Extreme
Reviewed by MissionsMan, Oct 02, 2002

"These are the FINEST boots I've ever had on my feet, hands down - no comparison. None. They are extremely rigid, but flex perfectly at the ankles for French tech. So far, only worn around "town" - nothing in the hills, but would take them anywhere, anytime for nearly anything (not dancing)."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Nepal Extreme
Reviewed by Jefferson Hugh Apigian, Oct 25, 2000

"I recently bought these puppies, and let me tell you- they are spectacular boots. I had envisioned several awefull months of breaking them in, but to my suprize-they treated me like an old friend on our very first ice climbing adventure. I think that this is were the Nepal Extremes really demonstrate their prowess."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Nepal Extreme
Reviewed by Rob Laidler, Apr 12, 2000

"When I purchased these boots, I thought that they might need some breaking in. But to my shock, the fitted like a glove from day one, and they are very comfortable to walk in."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Nepal Extreme
Reviewed by Rob Laidler, Jan 30, 2000

"I purchased these boots, before the winter started, as I live in an exposed part of the United Kingdom. When I first got them, I thought they were going to be heavy, and difficult to walk in. To my surprise, the weren't. They took 2 weeks to break in, and are extremely warm.

I would recommend these boots to anyone. A++++"

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