Salomon Super Mountain 9 Guide

Super Mountain 9 Guide
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Mar 05, 1999

"This boot is the shit for steep Ouray Ice. Good ankle roll for French technique. Plenty stiff for frontpointing. Warm enough for Canada but probably not Denali. Holds the heel well on long approaches. It does have a lot larger footprint than the Nepal Tops for an equal size, but I love the way it climbs."

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Super Mountain 9 Guide
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Feb 08, 1999

"Love them! I've used them for glacier travel, low angle ice, rock, snowshoeing, and hiking. Rainier in summer and several Colorado 14ers in winter and my feet have always been comfy and warm. My feet have never blistered in these boots and have never been wet."

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Super Mountain 9 Guide
Reviewed by Carl, Nov 15, 1998

"These boots rule. I had some 101s (plastic) and these are SO much more comfortable and preform better. I have climbed hard on these for a season and a half and they are holding up great. They are warmer than Nepal Tops and work just as well on mixed stuff -- much more sensitive and flexible than plastic."

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Super Mountain 9 Guide
Reviewed by Sketcho, Nov 10, 1998

"Having used my Super 9 Guides for about 6 months, I've got a few observations I haven't seen in other reviews: of these boots:

- It takes me a whole lot longer to break in boots than others. Could be the shape of my foot, but I would not take these on a trip without having worn them for a month and gotten all of the fiddling out of the way."

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Super Mountain 9 Guide
Reviewed by Tim Heffernan, Sep 03, 1998

"I purchased these boots for an Expedition Seminar on Mount Rainier and have thus far been very pleased. It took a couple of weeks to get them broken in but they were comfortable from the start. The lacing system is outstanding as it allows the inner liner of the boot to wrap around your foot."

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Super Mountain 9 Guide
Reviewed by Rick Wheatley, Aug 26, 1998

"Pleased with the overall workmanship of the boot inside and out. Typical high-quality Salomon product as is to be expected. My only concern thus far is the fit in the heel area. I am finding that there is minimal cushioning behind the heel (between your foot and the hard plastic counter)."

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Super Mountain 9 Guide
Reviewed by Jonathan, Jun 26, 1998

"I really dislike heavy, clunky plastic boots, but want a boot that can handle technical stuff. This boot held up to the test for almost a week on Mt. Rainier. It's a comfortable boot, and comes with gizmos that allow you to vary the lace tensions on different parts of the boot (which is helpful, although actually stopping to adjust the tensions during a climb is something I rarely take the time to stop and do)."

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Super Mountain 9 Guide
Reviewed by Jon Popowich, Feb 27, 1998

"I just got these boots, and used them for a few days of ice recently. They are a great ice climbing boot. Very stiff (much more so than my old Nepal Tops). This means that they are less comfortable for walking in, but better for climbing. Despite their stiffness and being out of the box, they were quite comfortable and I'm sure with a few more trips will be very comfy."

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Super Mountain 9 Guide
Reviewed by Let Point, Aug 19, 1997

"I recently purchased a pair of Salomon Super Mountain 9 Guide boots. I intend to use these boots primarily for extended winter outings with 70 lb. packs and mountaineering. I also plan to explore the boots compatibility with randonnee bindings for backcountry transportation and fun."

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