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6	17433	Thu Jan 6, 2005

Recommended By	Average Price	Average Rating
100% of reviewers	$335.19	9.2

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The Nepal Extreme has a triple laminate Synergy lining with 200g 3M Thinsulate® for increased warmth at high altitude and in extreme cold. The 3.2 mm silicone impregnated Idro-Perwanger roughout leather with increased coverage sticky rubber rands stands up to scraping talus and crampon abuse. The new HP3 midsole and Vibram® lug sole is step-in crampon compatible and patented EZ System components EZ Flex and EZ Volume Adjust allow the boot to fit almost any foot. The EZ Roller Lacing System, including EZ Lock D-Rings and EZ Out lace loop make getting in and out of the boot effortless.

Color: Yellow
Upper: 3.2 mm Idro-Perwanger Roughout Leather
Construction: Board Lasted
Last: Nepal
Lining: Synergy-PTFE/200g Thinsulate®/3-bar knit
Sole: Vibram® Montagna
Midsole: 8-9mm HP3, suitable for crampons
Insole: 9mm Ibi-Thermo
Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz.

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crowleytec
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Registered: Mon Nov 1, 2004
Posts: 9

Review Date: Fri Nov 5, 2004

Recommend? yes | Price paid: $420.00 | Rating: 10

Pros:	simply the best, climbs well, comfortable, keeps feet warm and dry
Cons:	price, obviously not a double boot

In my opinion there is no better climbing boot for the lower 48. This thing does it all, and with bomober quality and italian beauty. These things are so comfortable and required very little break in for me. Every step i take is a pleasure in these boots as my feet feel right at home. A big seeling point is its versatility, which is just incredible, be it mixed, ice, mountaineering.

The only downside besides its price, is the fact that on multi-day trips, as any leather boot will, it will start to get a little damp and cold by the end. This is unavoidable in a single boot however. I stepped into a stream last winter on the presi traverse, and it didn't let a single drop of water in then, or 2 days later. Get them, they will last you longer than car will.

GEAR-HEAD
journeyman

Registered: Sat Nov 6, 2004
Posts: 397

Review Date: Fri Nov 26, 2004

Recommend? yes | Price paid: $360.00 | Rating: 9

Pros:	Warm, dry and colorful
Cons:	colorful, heavy

I've owned these boots about 3 years, and let me just say how happy I am. My piggies are always warm and comfortable. Dry as can be, too. The boots walk well and provide excellent support and comfort while front-pointing. Though they could use a touch more lateral flex for frenching and such. I have actually stepped into a stream(on accident) past the boot top, while wearing a gaitor, and did not get wet inside.
Just a caveat of negativity: the weight! jeez! these things are heavy. After a long day of long slogs; they can really impact your energy level.
That being said....I totally recommend these boots. IMHO...better than plastic. Hope that helps!

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mt10climber
journeyman

Registered: Sat Nov 6, 2004
Posts: 200

Review Date: Sat Nov 27, 2004

Recommend? yes | Price paid: $225.00 | Rating: 9

Pros:	Warm, dry and comfortable.
Cons:	Heavy, hard to break in.

Excellent boot. Definately had a better feel on the ice over plastics. I thought they were hard to break in, reminded me of breaking in old hockey skates.
Don't like the Vibram sole, would rather see a sticky sole for better hold when not in crampons. Still I like them a lot. Use them all the time for winter mountaineering, snow shoeing and of course ice climbing.

vapor
green horn

Registered: Sat Nov 6, 2004
Posts: 78

Review Date: Wed Dec 8, 2004

Recommend? yes | Price paid: Not Indicated | Rating: 10

Pros:	how well they climb/fit
Cons:	?

have had my pair for 6 seasons and lov'em!
for me they fit so well climb great and hike/ski/snowshoe well enough! simply can not talk highly enough about these boots! (IF they FIT your foot!)
dont really want to list as cons but more like things to note...
the weight andprice are both a little high.(although the support AND craftmanship are supper) note the $ did come down this year (a little) but still, for as long as i've had and assume i will have,these boots well worth $400 in the long run
one more thing to note: size will change, in my experence, due to the packing of insulation. still do ok at about 0/5 degreesF, any colder and i gota keep dancing!!

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eastcoastclimber
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Registered: Tue Nov 9, 2004
Posts: 9

Review Date: Fri Dec 24, 2004

Recommend? yes | Price paid: $335.75 | Rating: 9

Pros:	warm, good fit
Cons:	heal is a little wide, not as warm as plastic doubles...

I love the boots - they are lighter than plastics but not as warm or water water proof. They could be slimmer in the heal, but apparantly the K4S remedies that problem. Overall great boot.

samovar
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Registered: Fri Nov 12, 2004
Posts: 1

Review Date: Thu Jan 6, 2005

Recommend? yes | Price paid: Not Indicated | Rating: 8

Pros:	comfortable, accurate placement, no break-in
Cons:	despite its name, not for extreme cold

Excellent all around shoes.
No break-in whatsoever. Those shoes are great on technical ground like vertical ice, or without crampons on rock. They allow quick and nice placements unlike plastic boots which lend themselves to a more Frankenstein type technique.
However, they are not so warm! I still have a numb toe after climbing pinnacle in not so extreme conditions (4 weeks ago). If you plan for real cold beware.

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