Scarpa Sl Activ Boots Review

The sole which is the same as in the zanskar and kinesis pro is very stiff and flexes only slightly at the toe definitely more suited to backpacking than day hiking or everyday use.

Scarpa sl activ boots review.

Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. A full and honest review of the scarpa sl active wmn hiking boots. Initial review i mainly bought these as heavy duty all around trekking boots suitable for trails or a long day at a zoo. There is a bit of a rocker in the sole though i have tried similarly stiff boots with a more comfortable gait.

Scarpa sl activ 6th february 2014. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. I d never worn these before i spent a week in them in the cairngorms in october and they performed wonderfully on light snow without any issues there was a lot of scarpa love in my group. These features combined with scarpa s legendary performance create the land rover defender of boots.

A lot has changed in the outdoor world since then. The scarpa sl active. The sl activ will handle just about anything you can throw at it. Built with a good deal more heft than your average three season hill walking boots the burly and stiff characteristics push the scarpa sl active boots into four season territory b1 making them suitable for uk winter walks and overseas treks.

The model was initially designed with the uk market in mind and since it s sold well over 120 000 pairs in britain alone and consistently ranked among the top sellers here scarpa has clearly been doing something. The first extended test of these boots was on the frenchman s cap track in south west tasmania. Now in its ninth version has the new sl active kept pace. I debated between these and a work boot style and due to versatility i.

Mega comfortable 3 4 season leather boots for winter hiking scrambling and hill walking. Having said that many of you may be surprised to learn that i also own and occasionally use a pair of scarpa sl activ boots and have. Premium boots for all day comfort. The main material body of the boot is scarpa s sherpa 2 8mm leather which is the most durable leather scarpa use.

S carpa s sl is 35 this year having first hit the trails back in 1983. Scarpa sl activ boot review.