User Review: Scarpa Delta

Scarpa Delta
Above: The current Delta, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 26, 2004 by Icarus

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Materials: One piece leather uppers
Use: Anything you don't need crampons for...great all around boot
Break-in Period: 15-20 miles
Weight: 3 Ibs 4 oz. for size 42
Price Paid: $98 at Sierra Trading Post

These boots come from Scarpa, the experts on mountain footwear. The Delta holds up to the Scarpa reputation and is a bomber boot with full one piece leather uppers (a rare find these days where everyone is trying to go high tech). I have had one pair for the last three years and recently bought another pair for an amazing $98!

Sad to say that this model was discontinued...they have the perfect balance of flex, support, and out of the box comfort. The break-in time is less (I would give them 15-20 miles...compare to my Makalus which took over 50 miles...granted they are a leather mountaineering boot) than most and they are pretty much comfortable to wear right out of the box.

The only thing keeping these great boots from 5 stars is the fact that Scarpa failed to put a Vibram sole on them. It's still a decent sole but it is a little soft for me. Plus I am married to the notion of buying boots that only have Vibram soles so this will attest to my high regard for the workmanship of the Delta.

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