User Review: Scarpa SL M3

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

Reviewed November 4, 2005 by mario

Rating:
Materials: 2.9mm Sherpa Leather, Crambrelle
Use: Long hikes, backpacking, light mountaineering
Break-in Period: 1 week, around 10 miles
Weight: 3.8 lbs (+/-)
Price Paid: USD 109

Absolutely one of the best boots in the market. It has got everything you need for the outdoors.

Pros:
- it is the zenith of function and fashion, if you will, combined in a sturdy and supportive Italian made package.
- 2.9 mm sherpa leather is tough as anything else and it keeps the boots waterproof for ages
- amazing designe and engineering that gives you maximum protection and comfort. sculpted heel area, arch support, lacing system make this boot an SUV for your feet.
- amazing waterproofing, much much better than gore-tex, in my humble opinion. keeps the boot cool in the summer and pretty toasty during the winter with right combination of socks
- crambrelle lining manages moisture pretty well. in 3 years of regular use I never had a blister. some of that credit also goes to SmartWool's marino wool socks
- midsole absorves bumps, heel strike, and any underfoot elements with ease
- Vibram sole is beefy and sticky one of the best I have ever used.
- crampon compitable, so you can use it in many different terrain and conditions
- the outsole is designed to give you a rocking sensation while walking. it make the boot feel lot lighter on your feet and helps you log long milage.
- the boot is crafted in Italy and it is a SCARPA boot

Cons:
- you have to be a little careful about the sizing and the fit
- you have to try it on before you buy it, cause the boot is so well made that if it does not fit you to begin with, it is going to be a problem. it takes a long time to shape the boot and make it comfortable if there is a major fitting problem to start with. also, check the Scarpa's comperative Europian sizing and US sizing
- takes some time to break in

Great boot for backpacking and hiking on and off trails. it gives me a lots of confidence to walk on challenging trails. I carry my 25lbs son in my backpack, and this boot gives me maximam support and comfort in long trips. no foot fatigue or pain in the arch area.

People complain about the scaffing of the boot. Yes, you may get scratching on the surface of the boot if you walk off road or in rocky area, but these scratches do not do ANYTHING to the 2.9 mm silicon treated sherpa leather. I think it makes it look kind of rugged and cool.

Bottom Line: Scarpa SL M3 is one of the best boots you can find. if you do some general maintainance -- it will serve you for probably next 10 years. Get one and you dont have to worry about your outdoors footware for a LONG time. Great investment.

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CampSaver.com

Scarpa SL M3 Boot - Mens

$248.95

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