User Review: Scarpa Manta
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Materials: Leather
Use: Heavy Backpacking
Break-in Period: Long!!!...see below
Weight: 5lbs per pair
Price Paid: $240 (US)
I checked out this site to see what other people thought of this boot, and decided to write this review in response to Nick's (no offense mate). I work as an alpine/bushwalking guide on 6 day walks through a wide range of weather and track conditions. After a full six months of this (in addition to recreational hiking), my boots are still far from broken in, and have caused me all sorts of problems. They seem fairly well made, but the rigid performance-flex vibram sole is impractical on extended and/or frequent hikes where comfort and foot preservation become major concerns. I'm hoping that any day (week, month) now they will finally conform to my feet and live up to the hype...
To be honest, I've been less than impressed. Unless you have a good reason for doing otherwise (e.g money, or the weight -saving and versatility of an "all rounder" boot) I'd suggest buying a good hiking boot (such as the cheaper and better Scarpa SL) and a more specialised boot for any mountaineering you intend to do.
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Manta at 1 online store:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw 2 purchase options: | Men's Manta Boot (Spring 2008) | $239.00 | Buy Now |
| Women's Manta Boot (Spring 2008) | $239.00 | Buy Now |
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