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| Becar23. 05. 2013 13:46:25 |
I haven't bought the Tibet V from the new series yet, as I noticed air bubbles in front where the two sole layers are glued together on one boot. Meanwhile the other boot was excellent, as both should be. I went to another store, where the story repeated. Since I really like the boots otherwise, I'll probably go to a third store  They have 40% discount now.
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| krivec7. 10. 2013 19:10:21 |
Which Alpina boots should I buy?
I'd like winter ones, such that crampons can be attached to them too.
Somehow leaning towards TETON and LHOTSE. Mainly interested in their weight.
Are also model Nepal, Tibet or Ladakh suitable for winter and especially for crampon attachment. Oh and also, what crampons for which of these boots?
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| traceour7. 10. 2013 20:18:57 |
To be honest I haven't had Alpina for 5 years, but dad bought 2 different models last year, sole came off after few km, rude staff, quasi repaired but so miserably it's a shame for such a company.. Heard from a few that same happened to them.. Food for thought, good buy:-D
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| ljubitelj gora7. 10. 2013 20:38:14 |
I have Teton and Tibet, classic crampons go on any footwear, Teton has notch front and back and you can put automatic crampons on. Tibet boots walked mountains across and lengthwise and in that time wore out 1 (now have them for mushroom picking in forest) and now few trips new Tibet, super boot, durable. Those first steps, first ascents maybe a bit annoying but over time boot adapts, can walk even in these in winter, went sometime in winter to Triglav, Stenar, Špik, Storžič, Kočni, Rinke... went without major issues, feet didn't freeze and didn't get wet, but greased them. But still good to have Teton in winter for crampons use, so doesn't twist so much. Anyway I don't wash boots or dry on stove, but put away in box. If really dirty then take brush and clean off dirt.
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| mukica7. 10. 2013 21:20:31 |
I (or rather we have) winter Peak (already every second pair) and they are super for me.Sometimes I wear them also in summer for very demanding tour, their weight doesn't bother me.Step in them is stable,safe, never got cold feet even at -15c, always wear only one pair of socks.When I wore out the sole, had it replaced at shoemaker and wore them further, just as good as original.When need for new boot arose again decision wasn't hard,same brand same model...very satisfied
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| julya8. 10. 2013 07:34:33 |
And if you have a small foot... I've been looking for winter boots for a long time, ones with notches for automatic crampons. Maybe they assume small girls don't go up in winter. Well, for 380 eur they can be found at Iglu... Other options?
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| sirt18. 10. 2013 09:48:11 |
I've been wearing Alpina boots for more than 35 years, and I've never had problems with any.
Now I have Alpina Anapurna and Lhotse. Anapurna have notches for automatic crampons and are really comfortable boots. This year I got Lhotse too, which is a higher boot and needs some 2-3 less demanding trips for the foot to get used to it, and then it's a really comfortable boot.
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| krivec8. 10. 2013 19:39:19 |
Thanks for the answers, you deserve tea or beer. Thanks once more, decision made, just the final fitting left...
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| ljubitelj gora12. 12. 2013 13:27:40 |
With Teton boots from Alpina I'm so far satisfied; good for winter ascents, gullies; otherwise the boot is heavy for longer ascents, in summer a bit tiring to walk in them, so then I always prefer Tibet. Summer footwear and 12-point crampons: when walking with Tibet it twisted quite awkwardly, very awkward to walk, it was torture, until you try real winter boots and crampons. Somehow it was slipping, but I persisted with Tibet even over Turski žleb; it twisted so "flatly" that I was 100% ready in case of a fall. So summer footwear really isn't suitable for crampons . If someone has issues with Teton and classic crampons don't fit, let them adjust the boots a bit. But now I've spent some time on the terrain. The day before I really set the classic crampons to length, tightened so it would fit, but on the terrain it strangely "spread out" until I stretched the crampons a bit more and really tightly tied the crampons. Only then is the joy of removing crampons from the boot; here it will be best next time to take some puller to pull out the strap.
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| JusAvgustin12. 12. 2013 13:54:55 |
It's generally known that you have to tighten the classics multiple times on the tour, since in the first attempt it's impossible to guess how much the crampon will still "loosen". Maybe start thinking about buying automatic crampons too. Click-clack and it's on, no cold fingers and annoying strapping and straps catching in teeth. But that belongs in another thread. Just these boots are heavy - very heavy...
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| Zebdi12. 12. 2013 14:05:51 |
Automatics are cool, yeah - but not quite 100% either. Mine came off exactly once in the last 10 years - in the Bowl
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| jedriličar12. 12. 2013 15:12:29 |
Yeah, but for automatics you need a good winter boot, one that doesn't flex. E.g., on Alpina Anapurna the sole flexes and pulls the crampon off (happened to my wife), and this Teton doesn't look stiffer to me...
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| Misantrof12. 12. 2013 16:38:38 |
A few years ago I also gave Teton boots a chance, but what followed was one big disappointment. If we look at pros there's e.g. price, since during occasional Alpina discounts you can get them for under a hundred euros. Here positive features end quickly. The boot is (too) heavy, my pair soaked through despite good impregnation after a few-hour tour in rotten snow, which I really didn't expect, biggest flaw is the sole which isn't nearly stiff enough for optimal automatic crampon use. Not forgetting, not warm at all either . My opinion - don't skimp on winter mountaineering boots . And so it doesn't look like bashing Alpina, satisfied with Tibets, Teton was a miss :P. Best regards.
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| ljubitelj gora12. 12. 2013 18:18:03 |
Teton boot weighs a bit over 1200g
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| viharnik12. 12. 2013 18:30:24 |
Already enough to kill an ox
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| Matej_K.16. 12. 2013 22:13:15 |
Does anyone have problems with that white leather on the inner part above the ankle too? On my Tibet boots, that leather slowly hardens, then cracks, then disintegrates. I asked at Alpina if they repair it, they said no. They advised regularly applying 48 cream. I did that diligently on the new pair, but after 2-3 years the same result. A hole is already forming, boot fine elsewhere. Sole not even half its life, could wear another 2-3 years easily. But won't, because that hard crumbled leather starts cutting the Achilles... I assume I'm not the first with this problem, curious what others did. Applied something else? Did a cobbler fix that part?
Thanks for reply.
lp
Matej
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| ljubitelj gora20. 12. 2013 17:21:55 |
Alpina has a -50% sale from 20-22.12.2013
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| smatjaz20. 12. 2013 17:55:22 |
LG let her have it, this year after 25 years of wearing Planika I chose Alpina because the design appealed to me, definitely with the arrival of the next 25 years I won't wear Alpina, why can tell all those who have bad experiences with Alpina, well there are also those who have good ones!
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| smatjaz20. 12. 2013 18:10:25 |
Lhotse, did I miss something? After half a year they're already opening up on the sides and front, and I'm not really rough with them.
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