tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.comments2024-03-11T08:57:57.590-07:00Ian McEleneyianmceleneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285810559900791225noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-49316991973197657332024-03-11T08:57:57.590-07:002024-03-11T08:57:57.590-07:00Yes, they heat molded them just like with a ski bo...Yes, they heat molded them just like with a ski boot liner. Neither I nor the bootfitter were sure that the liners were designed for this, but it seemed to work!ianmceleneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285810559900791225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-10032271623527292032024-01-01T08:48:49.382-08:002024-01-01T08:48:49.382-08:00Hi, I'm late to the party but wondering if you...Hi, I'm late to the party but wondering if you know how the bootfitter adjusted the liners? G2 Evo have heat moldable inner boots but I can't find any information on whether the SM's inners are heat moldable. lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379411770391971133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-48862249561105906142023-01-21T21:09:57.256-08:002023-01-21T21:09:57.256-08:00RESPECT!RESPECT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-55000901004270458272020-08-05T11:51:24.413-07:002020-08-05T11:51:24.413-07:00Pretty rad man! Would be fun to chat enduro stuff ...Pretty rad man! Would be fun to chat enduro stuff on your porch again one of these days.RyanTetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436744569638947080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-22375086601739646302019-08-17T10:10:37.895-07:002019-08-17T10:10:37.895-07:00These are excellent Denali boots. This spring I di...These are excellent Denali boots. This spring I did my third West Buttress trip in them. I think most folks who are taking good care of themselves will find this boot to be warm enough.ianmceleneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285810559900791225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-51372518037030432882019-08-01T18:47:23.499-07:002019-08-01T18:47:23.499-07:00Ian, Hoping you can help! I’m going on a Denali ex...Ian, Hoping you can help! I’m going on a Denali expedition via the full West Rib on May 8 (early season). Do you think that these will be warm enough? I don’t typically run cold when moving. Thanks !<br /><br />EERothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129932227200470148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-16461175384543363832019-06-03T19:16:47.429-07:002019-06-03T19:16:47.429-07:00Jimi, I think the G2SM is as warm as the Spantik. ...Jimi, I think the G2SM is as warm as the Spantik. I wear the same size in both and find that they fit differently. I got the liner of the G2 cooked by a professional boot fitter.ianmceleneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285810559900791225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-45948476031709455452019-05-24T03:03:35.428-07:002019-05-24T03:03:35.428-07:00Hi Ian i have the same question like Michael - do ...Hi Ian i have the same question like Michael - do you think g2 sm are more warmer than spantik like it is advertized as well. Secondly i am only able to try spantik and size 45 looks good to me so you think 45 g2 will give the same fit to me including toe room and heals. Thanks in advance.Jimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11547447433496380398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-32688659629123511192019-03-20T00:15:14.182-07:002019-03-20T00:15:14.182-07:00great post! I feel the same waygreat post! I feel the same wayDaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568225678961579960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-6283266054848222772019-03-02T13:14:44.354-08:002019-03-02T13:14:44.354-08:00Lucia,
I wouldn't bother. The built in gaiter...Lucia,<br /><br />I wouldn't bother. The built in gaiter on the G2 does a fine job of keeping the snow out. I don't think another gaiter would be worth the weight.ianmceleneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285810559900791225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-50478931284205071372019-02-27T07:42:44.060-08:002019-02-27T07:42:44.060-08:00Thanks for the excellent review.
Would you use lo...Thanks for the excellent review. <br />Would you use long gaiters on top of the G2 SM?Lucianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-24643400233869882222018-04-25T00:15:48.106-07:002018-04-25T00:15:48.106-07:00Informative post.Informative post<a href="http://www.google.com" rel="nofollow">.</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03659192051353301890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-24576006420077707682018-01-25T04:14:03.412-08:002018-01-25T04:14:03.412-08:00They're on my feet right now...size 43 with an...They're on my feet right now...size 43 with an expedition-thick sock on and...PERFECT fit!<br /><br />Thanks a million Ian! I'll let you know after a trip to Baxter State Park/Katahdin next month how they work out in the field. Certainly not high altitude, but temps in February do like to go subzero for days at a time...should be a good first test.<br /><br />Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-91454307621978816902018-01-18T10:03:10.060-08:002018-01-18T10:03:10.060-08:00Joshua,
Good call on the G2 vs Spantik, I think t...Joshua,<br /><br />Good call on the G2 vs Spantik, I think the additional $75 MSRP is definitely worth it for the G2. <br /><br />Like I said in the post, Sportiva shoes fit my feet well and I've worn many models of their approach and trail running shoes over the years. For "street shoes" I've currently got an older pair of Raptors and the Boulder X, both in 43.<br /><br />As ianmceleneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285810559900791225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-88586317202725716252018-01-18T04:19:51.150-08:002018-01-18T04:19:51.150-08:00Ian - thanks for the stellar review! I've been...Ian - thanks for the stellar review! I've been looking at these for awhile...previously I was hooked looking at the Spantik but our LaSpo rep (I work at an indy outdoor gear shop in Central PA) recommended moving up to the G2. Sadly at our store, we aren't specialized enough to carry this boot so I'm a little leary on getting the right size.<br /><br />I wear a 42.5 in the Trango S Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-46935191245684527362018-01-11T01:59:55.191-08:002018-01-11T01:59:55.191-08:00i like the climing sport and i will join the climb...i like the climing sport and i will join the climbing courses. thank for sharing the more information of climbing sports and technique.<br />mariahttp://www.parkours.club/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-18422795413870931882017-09-17T06:11:05.279-07:002017-09-17T06:11:05.279-07:00nice postnice postJoseph Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09963573805505763930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-83801093079014556212017-08-17T18:52:45.227-07:002017-08-17T18:52:45.227-07:00Thanks! We were both impressed with your lap up th...Thanks! We were both impressed with your lap up there! It was mostly ledgy 5th class. The last 15-20M are significantly steeper, and we rapped this (as I mentioned).ianmceleneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285810559900791225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-71876548788094044932017-08-17T11:14:43.988-07:002017-08-17T11:14:43.988-07:00Nice work. I'm surprised that the south side ...Nice work. I'm surprised that the south side of Pyramidal Pinnacle went at 4th or low 5th. It looks pretty vertical from Koontz.seanohttp://drdirtbag.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-20221115099275588952017-01-19T23:54:21.378-08:002017-01-19T23:54:21.378-08:00Hey Ian
Yeah, gotta figure out that cold feet thin...Hey Ian<br />Yeah, gotta figure out that cold feet thing. I've heard that Lorpen's trekking/expedition socks are great. Might give that a go. I did get in contact with La Sportiva and they had me send the boots back to them for a warranty inspection. Will let you know what happens. I'm wondering if I should have gotten the Spantiks. I'm remembering that you had on Whitney. Do youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412636273476113263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-52974595604763327402017-01-13T15:09:36.825-08:002017-01-13T15:09:36.825-08:00Michael,
It's great to hear that you're g...Michael,<br /><br />It's great to hear that you're getting out there! As you well know, there are a lot of reasons your feet can be cold even when you're wearing the proper footwear. You can wrap the best insulation in the world around a block of ice and that won't make it warm. <br /><br />As far as the Boa system and the seam tape failing, that is definitely a bummer. It sounds ianmceleneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285810559900791225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-88757566022815655072017-01-13T14:14:19.123-08:002017-01-13T14:14:19.123-08:00Hey Ian
Great review. I took the G2SM's to Ecu...Hey Ian<br />Great review. I took the G2SM's to Ecuador. Unfortunately didn't have as good an experience with them. The Boa system got jammed on one dial and kinked on the other. Tape on the inside of the boot started coming off. Just didn't seem to have great workmanship. I was on two 19k foot peaks and feet got a bit cold in them. Given that I have small feet there aren't a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412636273476113263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-85091732791579193072016-12-16T19:22:10.562-08:002016-12-16T19:22:10.562-08:00niceniceAsifur Rahmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774285357819615352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-64953570245881844692016-12-07T22:15:01.056-08:002016-12-07T22:15:01.056-08:00A list of the basic types of mountain boots, with ...A list of the basic types of mountain boots, with pros and cons and information about alpine climbing boots really awesome for anyone planning mountain travel.Top Construction Bootshttp://www.topconstructionboots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747904857975201899.post-39049486175292597782016-11-16T18:51:24.648-08:002016-11-16T18:51:24.648-08:00Matt,
Good question. The three times I've gui...Matt,<br /><br />Good question. The three times I've guided the West Buttress have all been from mid May to early June. This past trip seemed about as cold as the others, and maybe a bit windier. I did wear overboots on summit day. I tend to run cold, and the slow-and-steady pace we set on that day does little to keep me warm. That being said, plenty of folks go to the summit in 6000m boots (ianmceleneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285810559900791225noreply@blogger.com