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| Trango S EVO GTX   | 
| Page Type: Gear Review Manufacturer: La Sportiva
| Page By: Smith93 Created/Edited: Jan 31, 2007 / Jan 31, 2007 Object ID: 2421 Hits: 1662 Loading... |
Product DescriptionRevolutionary fusion of ultralight technology and mountain boot protection designed for moving fast and light over technical terrain in the mountains. Backpacker Magazine’s Editors’ Choice in 2004, the addition of Gore-Tex® represents the EVOlution of this proven design. This is a new generation of mountaineering footwear that changes the old paradigm and redefines what it means to be a mountaineering boot. Features•Innovative 3D Flex™ ankle provides lock-out power for front pointing in crampons, kicking steps in snow or standing on small edges when rock climbing all the while remaining flexible from side-to-side for efficient flat-footing (French) technique on hard frozen snow and soft alpine ice
•Gore-Tex® lining for waterproof breathable performance coupled with an all synthetic upper keeps you dry when the snow gets soft and sloppy
•7mm Trailflex insole with a Dual-density Micropore midsole for the perfect combination of step-kicking rigidity, pack full-o gear stability and twenty-mile 3,000 vert cushioning
•Vibram® Mulaz sole with Climbing Zone platform for technical rock climbing performance
•Water-repellent Cordura® nylon uppers with Flex Tec 2 rubber-coated, Aramide-reinforced polyester panels are super durable and lightweight
•Reinforced with water-repellent Lorica® synthetic leather for maximum durability and strength
•Waterproof, seam-sealed Gore-Tex® inserts keep feet dry while allowing excess moisture vapor to escape to prevent overheating
•Wicking Dri-lex® nylon linings absorb excess moisture and disperse it for fast drying and enhanced comfort
•Fully-gusseted and padded tongues keep out debris and water while relieving lacing pressure
•Full rubber randing protects feet and uppers from abrasion and bumps while enhancing edging ability on thin edges
•Trailflex nylon midsole supports with half-length steel shanks provide optimal torsional rigidity while remaining comfortable for long approaches
•Dual-density micropore rubber provides fine-tuned performance with differing levels of cushioning and support for long-haul trips
•Durable Vibram® Dru rubber outsoles deliver amazing traction on wet and dry surfaces; undercut heels for braking and edging platforms at toes
•Outsoles are compatible with both strap-on and hybrid(New-matic) style crampons
SpecsCOLOR: Red
UPPER: Waterproof Cordura® with idro-treatment/FlexTec2/Water-repellant Lorica® with Antiacqua™ external coating/Vibram® XSV Rand
CONSTRUCTION: Board Lasted
LAST: Trango
LINING: Gore-Tex®
SOLE: Vibram® Mulaz (sticky Supertrek rubber)
MIDSOLE: Micropore (forefoot)/PU (heel)/TPU crampon reinforcement in back
INSOLE: 7mm TrangoFlex with integral nylon shank
WEIGHT: 3 lbs. 2 oz. (Size 41) Images |
Reviews
| MCGusto | S EVO GTX Who? | | 
Voted 4/5 | Aside from the name being rediculously long, this boot is really great. I just got a pair for my birthday, and was apprehensive about buying a pair online because I had heard about La Sportiva's feeling really comfortable, or not fitting at all. Luckily, my feet fit pretty well in them.
I have medium width fit, and that seems to be just about the limit in this boot. The toebox seems to be "snugger" than most boots I've tried on before, so I would recommend trying them on before getting them. They are a lot stiffer than they look!
My pair of 10.5's weigh 3lb 5oz.
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| Redwic | Great choice!!! | | 
Voted 5/5 | I just recently purchased a pair of these boots. They are fantastic. While I was trying on different models of mountaineering boots, it ultimately came down, for me, to choosing either this La Sportiva "Trango S EVO GTX" or the Scarpa "Charmoz GTX". Both types of boots are very comparable; both fit my feet well, both allow me to easily traverse tough terrain, and both are well-constructed.
However, for me, the deciding factor to go with this La Sportiva was the section above the toes. This La Sportiva has an extra rubber covering on top of the boots, directly over the toes, which the Scarpa does not have. As a test, I wore the La Sportiva on one foot while wearing the Scarpa on the other foot, and then I had somebody stand on both feet (pressing as hard as possible) at the same time. Guess what? I could *totally* feel the pressure on my toes with the Scarpa, but I couldn't feel *any* pressure on my toes with this La Sportiva. Being a person who has experienced rocks landing onto & bouncing off of my toes during hikes & climbs, this was a major factor for me.
Considering the toe-cover which I have mentioned, the high quality of the boot's overall craftmanship, and the lifetime warranty, in my opinion you cannot beat these La Sportiva mountaineering boots for the money.
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My pair is for Size 11 (44 EURO). | | Posted Feb 19, 2007 4:32 pm |
| jschrock | 5/5 - great boots | | 
Voted 5/5 | First...with every single pair of boots...the three things you should be worrried about are ... fit, fit...and fit. I don't care how many 'features' the boot has, if you are lazy about ensuring they will work for your feet, you will pay in spades later on down the trail...
That said, for my medium width feet, I am at the limit for feet that will work in these boots. La Sportiva is known to fit slimmer sizes, and I was aware of this going in. I put them through there paces in the store, wore them around the house for a couple weeks, and they have worked out very well. I wear aftermarket adjustable arch footbeds, and have put in 15 mile days in these with no problems other than normal fatigue.
I have used these boots on single day climbs with temps down to around 20-25 on snow and multi-day in warmer temps. Other than what you would expect for uninsulated boots, I have been fine, but these would obviously not be my boots of choice on extended snow-slogs in colder temps. However, they absolutely excel on spring,summer mixed rock/ice/snow climbs. I have not done any extended front-pointing on ice in these, but they have felt great on short ~60 degree frontpointing - I expect the same on steeper pitches (heel lockdown feels very solid). I have yet to test them on any rock leads above 5.6 but have loved their performance at that level - edging always feels secure and rubber rand is fabulous for wide cracks. Smearing is, as expected, less secure 'feeling', but I have yet to unexpectedly blow off any foot placements that felt solid. After a couple pairs of Asolo's (which were pretty good as well) this is my alpine rock boot of choice. | | Posted May 14, 2007 3:15 pm |
| mcdonnellms | I agree 5/5 | | 
Hasn't voted | I wore these for four days in the Holy Cross Wilderness, CO. It rained for three days straight. Temps in the 40's. my feet stayed dry and warm. I was surprised at the traction on wet rocks. Comfortable, warm, dry and excellent traction. | | Posted Sep 4, 2007 8:38 pm |
| Tie-Dye Mike | Dammmmnnnnn!!!! | | 
Hasn't voted | I've put over 40 miles on these boots in the last few weeks, including climbing 16 miles in 4 days, and over 10,000 vertical. Still not one blister. Recommend getting yourself good foot beds, it will make an incredible difference! The high ankle support and Gore-tex has made stepping in creeks 8 inches nothing to think about! I cannot wait to use them this winter, they do tend to get a little hot in the summer on long hikes. Traction on rocks is phenomenal!!! 40+ degrees and never slips! Truly worth every single penny. | | Posted Sep 5, 2007 1:02 am |
| steste | 5 stars | | 
Voted 5/5 | Comfortable, very light and good both for hiking and mountaineering. Used in winter too and found them warm.
I can only recommend them. | | Posted Nov 10, 2007 4:36 pm |
| jonmeek16 | Awesome Mountaineering Boot | | 
Voted 5/5 | I bought these and did a 10mile trip. Fit my crampons great, real stiff, feet dry, and ZERO BLISTERS! I highly recommend these boots. | | Posted Feb 4, 2008 3:14 pm |
| GCutforth | Great Boots | | 
Voted 5/5 | I use these boots primarily for long approaches with a full pack. I have used them in an alpine environment as well but with less frequency.
Firstly, the boot is incredibly light and supportive. The sole is quite rigid, but there is some rocker effect so they remain quite comfortable to hike in.
They are reasonably durable and have been, in my opinion, constructed with the usual La Sportiva craftsmanship.
They are great in class 4 and easy class 5 terrain. The sole is likely the greatest asset here.
My only complaint is that they are not compatable with front bale crampons. This is not unique to these boots, rather it seems to be consistent accross all boot manufacturers with a similar model. | | Posted Apr 5, 2008 3:48 pm |
| Norris | Not just for narrow feet | | 
Voted 5/5 | Over the years I have read a lot of postings claiming that La Sportiva boots only fit narrow feet. Not so! My size 12.5 to 13 feet are a bit on the wide side, yet the size 48 (Euro) in these boots fit me perfectly, with 2 socks. I put these on and did a strenous multi-day outing involving hiking with a 50lb pack and kicking steps up a slope of deep snow. No blisters, and warm dry feet the whole time. | | Posted Jun 4, 2008 10:55 am |
| Bill Kerr | Sole wears quickly | | 
Hasn't voted | Love these boots for climbing and hiking and the softer vibram soles climb great but do wear out quickly on broken rock and scree. Twenty days off trail scrambling on sharp limestone in the Canadian rockies and they needed a resole. | | Posted Jun 10, 2008 1:47 pm |
| Holsti97 | Comfy | | 
Hasn't voted | These boots have served me well on a variety of climbs. I have a pair of Superfeet in the bottom and use a liner sock and Smart Wool sock. I have never had a blister even on a 50 mile hike in the Wind River range. Wore these on Mount Hood on a day that my water bottle froze and my feet were plenty warm and dry. My Grivel G-12 crampons fit well on these boots. I highly recommend these boots. | | Posted Jun 16, 2008 10:51 am |
| Rick Huff | Never a blister | | 
Hasn't voted | These are the most comfortable mountaineering boot I've owned. They do it all. I've done mid 5th class rock, steep ice, glacier slogging, and long approach hikes in them. You would be hard pressed to find a better all around boot with little or no break-in time. They aren't warm enough for me for winter, but I don't have great circulation in the toes. One of my climbing partners calls them "disposable boots", as they do seem prone to fraying at the seams after 2-3 years of hard climbing. I love them though! | | Posted Sep 9, 2008 8:26 pm |
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