User Review: Scarpa SL M3

Scarpa SL M3
Above: The current SL M3, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 24, 2002 by B.C. Watson

Rating:
Materials: Sherpa leather w/cambrelle lining
Use: rough trail w/ heavy pack; all around
Break-in Period: 10-20 km
Price Paid: $219

After doing my reading and listening to many hiking boot sales people, I committed myself to owning the SL M3. From top to bottom the boot shines with the finest craftsmanship. My favorite aspect of the boot is the lacing system which allows for these heavy-duty hiking boots to wrap comfortably around my feet. The lace hooks are designed not to snag on rocks or brush, a nice feature among the newer boots. I have only been able to able to use these boot in the few wilderness areas along the central Californian coast so far, but have found that the SL M3 handles wet, rainforest conditions as well as arid, rocky conditions equally well.

My only concern with the boot is how I'm going to pay for them when my credit card bill comes in. Oh well.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the SL M3 at 6 online stores:

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Product Description

Price

Moosejaw 4 purchase options:	Men's SL M3 Boot (Fall 2008)	$219.00	Buy Now
	Men's SL M3 Boot - Wide (Fall 2008)	$219.00	Buy Now
	Men's SL M3 Wide Boot (Fall 2008)	$219.00	Buy Now
	Women's SL M3 Boot (Spring 2008)	$219.00	Buy Now

Backcountry.com

SL M3 Backpacking Boots - Men's

Oregon Mountain Community

Scarpa Sl M3 Hiking Boots - For Men

$127.95

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US Outdoor Store 2 purchase options:	SL M3 Backpacking Boots	$174.95	Buy Now
US Outdoor Store 2 purchase options:	SL M3 Backpacking Boots - Women's	$174.95	Buy Now