User Review: Scarpa Inverno

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

Reviewed August 14, 1996 by p-o_selander@...

Rating:
Materials: Plastic
Use: Snow fields, glaciers, crampons, heavy pack
Break-in Period: None, fit like sneakers in the store
Weight: 5.5 lbs
Price Paid: $329

After trying the Asolo (both home and on the mountain) I bought the Scarpa Inverno instead. These boots are heavy (like all plastic boots) but if you get a good fit, these are the "sneakers" of serious mountaneering boots. Had a chance to try them out hard on Mount Rainier in both blistering sun and cold wet slush. These boots do the job, but a price that were much higher than I did intend to spend. However, boots are probably the most important piece of gear and nothing can ruin a trip as much as a pair of illfitting/leaking boots. My vote is for the Scarpas if you can afford them and need a "serious" boot.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Inverno at 4 online stores:

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Product Description

Price

Moosejaw 2 purchase options:	Inverno Boot (Fall 2006)	$195.30	Buy Now
Moosejaw 2 purchase options:	Men's Inverno Boot (Fall 2008) - Alpine Ascents Award Winner 2007	$279.00	Buy Now