Scarpa Men's Cyclone GTX High Rise Hiking Boots

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If there's enough width for me then there probably will be for a majority of wearers; ditto depth and overall volume. I've not found it too tight, but neither is the fit too baggy. With memory foam inside and lacing that runs right down to the toes, it's easy to get a good close foot-hugging fit, and the Charmoz OD should suit a good range of foot shapes, as Scarpa themselves suggest. Walking boots are THE most important item in your kit! Ill-fitting and non-supportive footwear can make for a miserable time out in the hills causing at best; blisters. There are 26 bones in the human foot, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons – and they need protecting! We recommend coming in to see us for a proper fitting by one of our expert staff – we’ve learnt a lot of lessons with footwear over the years, so you don’t have to!

The Scarpa Women's Cyclone are a pair of hillwalking boots, specifically designed to provide comfort on paths and trails. Timescale to deal with your claim - for technical faults or repairs we use the services of the original manufacturer or nominated agent for inspection, testing and high quality guaranteed repairs. Please allow a reasonable timescale for completion of this process, customer services can advise further as this does vary between products.While the B-C rating for boot-crampon compatibility is only a rough guide (and not an official industry standard) it does have some use. These B2-rated boots will take either a flexible strap-on walker's C1 crampon, or a stiffer, semi step-in C2 crampon aimed more at climbing. I tried them on the random variety of crampons in my gear cupboard. With a Grivel Air Tech there's an excellent secure fit, with plenty of front point showing beyond the toe; these are the ones I've been using while testing the Charmoz OD. An ancient fully strap-on Grivel G12 fits well. A nearly-as-old G14 with heel clip and plastic toe cradle fits very snugly too, though this is overkill for the boot's abilities. They've fared less well with a Petzl Sarken however (a version from a couple of years ago), where the width of the sole at the heel just proves too much for the rear lever of the crampon. In cross-section the sole is quite broad at the rear, so as ever with buying new boots it's advisible to try them in the shop with the crampons you intend to use. Summary A little early to comment on durability, but there is a high quality Vibram sole unit in place which bodes well. If after receipt of your claim form the product needs to be returned to us, we will provide a pre-paid return label or arrange collection for larger / heavier items, customer services will let you know how to proceed. Don't make the mistake of buying brand new boots the day before a multi-day walking trip! You may find your enjoyment spoiled by uncomfortable fit or blisters. Scarpa's Cyclone GTX walking boots - a fabric version of their Terra model - is a reasonably light weight, attractive looking boot.

Being broad-footed I first opted for a wide, but this turned out to be too narrow for me at the toe (OK elsewhere). Anecdotally I'm not alone in finding the Hanwag fit comes out on the pointy side, which for a Germanic company is a bit of a stereotype-buster. I'd go so far as to suggest that the standard and wide fittings could easily be renamed narrow and standard. I don't have bunions but I do have awkward- shaped wide-toed feet that make fitting footwear a faff. Since the 'bunion' model offers additional room around the big toe joint I thought it was worth a shot; and it worked like magic. These boots fit perfectly, a rarity in my long and often painful experience, and unlike a lot of traditional-looking leather boots they were comfy straight out of the box too. A really well-made model that's both sturdy and comfy, the Tatra is Hanwag's best-selling walking boot, and for good reason. I think what really sets it apart is that it comes in so many versions. With three different width fittings, plus the option of Gore-Tex or leather lining, all available for both women and men, this is more like a family of boots than a single model. You don't see that level of choice on offer every day, so hats off to Hanwag. Of course I went for the leather-lined Tatra II. Fit

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The uppers are made from L-Tech and Microtech synthetic leather which is lightweight and tough, which ensures the boot can deal with the harshest of conditions. Built on the popular and modern NAG last the fit is supportive, very precise, and ideal for alpine climbing. The boot also makes use of memory foam and an Autofit Collar, and a new lacing system, meaning the boot is able to be comfortable and fit a variety of foot shapes and volumes.

For the modest weight of the boot the uppers are very tough and durable too, and other than the usual creases that you'd expect to see at the flex points I've yet to make a mark on them. A high rubber rand right around the foot adds extra scuff protection, something you'll welcome if you spend a lot of time on scree or scrambling terrain. Services vary but generally best for parcels under 10 kg, cost & compensation varies by service used Try your boots on indoors, keeping them on a long time to ensure they are comfy before using them outside.

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We are all used to buying shoes on how they look. Be prepared to open your mind a little when it comes to walking boots and concentrate on fit, fit, fit.