tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24900977.post464138650356181117..comments2024-01-26T23:15:06.335+02:00Comments on Northern Light – chilled thoughts from the top of Europe: Stuff that works: La Sportiva Nepal ExtremesToby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24900977.post-62240187492959583802010-03-19T16:15:41.497+02:002010-03-19T16:15:41.497+02:00Tapsa - absolutely. I've actually been quite i...Tapsa - absolutely. I've actually been quite impressed with how warm they can be, but still in some cases plastic boots (or modern synthetic laminate boots like the Spantiks) are still the best solution. I'd love a pair of Spantiks myself for cold days, but can't really justify the cost!Toby - Northern Light Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24900977.post-76910604139164606312010-03-19T13:10:39.915+02:002010-03-19T13:10:39.915+02:00It's a good shoe and propably lasts for a life...It's a good shoe and propably lasts for a lifetime, but I wouldn't recommend it to somebody with not-so-good blood circulation in feet (such as women) and intentions to climb in colder conditions. After a couple of hours, my GF usually can't feel her feet at all >> propably going Spantik or the cheaper version next season.tapsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626099539013607614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24900977.post-68249764133276337162010-03-19T09:34:59.025+02:002010-03-19T09:34:59.025+02:00True. Mine are my only winter boot and have been g...True. Mine are my only winter boot and have been going since 2000 with just one resole. I seem to be going through two pairs of rock shoes a year. Of course I climb little rocks more than big rocks/mixed/ice but on a value for money level they are unbeatable.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534621706689306554noreply@blogger.com