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    John Rygh
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    @jtrygh

    Anyone have recommedations for light weight mountaineering boots? I currently wear a pair of Asolo Triton boots that I like quite a bit, with the exception of their lack of durability (which many folks have commented on). I don't actually do any serious mountaineering, just non-technical peak bagging and backpacking. Nevertheless, I'm getting older and the feet (like the boots) are wearing out a bit, so I like a really stiff sole and the good support that boots like the Triton provide; most of the so-called heavy back-packing boots don't quite cut it for me. So any favorites comparable to the Tritons?

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    Stephan Doyle
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    @stephancal

    La Sportiva Trango S (the red ones). The go-to lightweight mountaineering boot.

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    Robert Cowman
    BPL Member

    @rcowman

    Locale: Canadian Rockies

    the new scarpa boots maverick gtx or rebel gtx. for non waterproof boots look at garmont vetta and garmont icon

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    Richard Fischel
    BPL Member

    @ricko

    also look at the salewa ms mtn trainer mid and the ms rapace. there are a lot of boots out there that will fit your discription, the real issue is finding the boot that fits your foot. if going the mail-order route, order boots in multiple sizes from various manufacturers.

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    J C
    BPL Member

    @joomy

    If you're not front-pointing then the LS Trango S Evo is definitely the go, if it fits you. LS are generally narrow-ish in the forefoot.

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    Khader Ahmad
    Member

    @337guanacos

    Locale: Pirineos, Sierra de la Demanda

    I'm still using a pair of LS Trango Plus (all leather) from the past century (resoled twice). If the new Trangos are half as good as mine I would recommend them. But if you really want to find your perfect match you need to drive to a place with many options and spend whatever time you need trying every model they have, several sizes per model, forget about mental preferences and let your feet decide. I spent two days in Madrid (3,5h drive from my home) and it was worth it.

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