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| mukica26. 03. 2008 15:24:35 |
Best to try different models from various brands and pick those that fit your foot best. Proven  . That way you have the least problems, that the boot breaks in doesn't hold in all cases 
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| karlos10126. 03. 2008 23:13:40 |
@trojcek
How satisfied are you with the boots? And if they have enough pairs if I drive there? (don't want to go for nothing)
Robert
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| trojcek27. 03. 2008 09:01:29 |
With the boots I'm very satisfied, it's my second pair already. With stock best to call (they speak Slovenian too) to check if in stock.
www.papisport.com/outdoor.html
phone number there
regards
Borut
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| FLEKSARCA27. 03. 2008 10:55:02 |
For a year now, I've been trudging around in school ASOLO and extremely satisfied. Especially showed in summer heat, no sweating issues. And more joke than real, got compliments from ladies like "wow they are nice" (he he).
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| mre2. 04. 2008 09:59:35 |
Yeah, predecessors said almost everything. The conclusion that can be drawn was also already mentioned - different experiences with different brands and models, or every boot doesn't fit every foot - advice: try as many boots as possible to find out which ones fit your foot.
Things that haven't been pointed out yet.
1. When trying on boots, you need to wear a hiking sock (your own or the one in the shop - every good one should have them), to get a real picture of the (dis)comfort of the boots. It's logical that the boot fits with thin socks, but when you have a thicker hiking sock on your foot, it might already pinch.
2. When trying on, do the thumb test, which you push behind the heel; at that point your toes should press against the front part of the boot - that is, the boot should be larger by the thickness of 1 thumb. Identical to this test is the test with the inner insole, which we take out of the boot - put the heel to the end and see how much space remains in front. This is very important on descents because with proper lacing of the boots there won't be pressure of the toes on the front and consequently fewer blisters.
3. When trying on boots, pay attention to how the boot 'holds' your heel; if the heel lifts, you have too big a boot on - blisters!!! or the last doesn't suit you.
4. Given the increasing prices, for those who REALLY use mountaineering boots a lot, it might not be superfluous to consider if resoling the sole is possible on the chosen model. If we calculate the lifespan of a mountaineering boot is around 400-500 working hours - someone who walks a lot, especially in rocky terrain, 'wears them out' in a good year or two, price of quality ones from good 100 EUR or 200 EUR upwards, sole replacement around 30 EUR... Replacement is not possible on those models that have the sole rubberized-glued also on the side of the boot - which are almost all lighter hiking boots.
5. We must be clear about what purpose we are buying boots for - whether they will be mainly for walking on soft forest paths or perhaps for winter high mountains or glaciers - and choose a model suitable for the main activity. Different models of mountaineering boots are for different purposes and differ greatly from each other, also in price. Compromises are usually not the best solution - usually people who visit mountains both in summer and winter conclude to get two pairs of mountaineering boots - winter and summer ones, plus some low ones for forest terrain.
5. A lot depends on the socks we use. Socks must not be too big or too small and above all with as few seams as possible or without seams. Blisters usually form right where the seam rubs against the skin. So when buying mountaineering boots, it's wise to also buy quality hiking socks.
5. Sad truth - you also need some luck; the boot might be completely comfortable in the shop but after ten hours of walking it might blister us. It's best to minimize this possibility as much as possible (advice above, help from someone who knows at purchase, prior use of boots at home in the apartment...)
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| mre2. 04. 2008 10:48:24 |
No, a bit too many 5s. But I still forgot something anyway.
In the vast majority of people, the left and right foot differ slightly (up to 1/2 size...3 mm), find out (or measure) which is your 'problematic' foot and base the trying on primarily on it.
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| esedic7. 04. 2008 18:59:53 |
Anyone have an idea where to get size 15 boots (49,50) here?
Last found was a pair of top winter boots (La Sportiva Nepal Extreme) at Iglu Sport decent price (300€) but not for summer tours let alone price.
Last ordered online from USA but customs postage add up nice sum. 
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| slana robert8. 04. 2008 16:53:38 |
Any boots, from gojzarjev to salonarjev, size is no issue; they make them in the shoemaker's workshop HANDMADE, 041-755-112 MIRAN or 031-357-957 ANTON. You express your wishes, they measure the foot and handmake any footwear. They also resole, sew torn seams, really repair whatever can be repaired. They repaired my gojzarji till the end. ROBI
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| Wine10. 04. 2008 10:19:14 |
Please, info if god has any experience with Boreal Super Latok boots?
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| tara710. 04. 2008 23:17:32 |
I've been wearing Boreal boots for the second winter, they are excellent, warm, and they didn't blister me even after a few days of walking and easier climbing. Probably a lot depends on foot shape, the best is to try as many boots from different makers as possible, then you already see which ones fit your foot better ("pasejo") (these were like made for mine). Good luck.
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| Biser gora11. 04. 2008 17:09:55 |
In Intersport they have quality Planika boots for less than 100€. I've been wearing Planika boots for 5 years and I'm very satisfied. The only thing I changed are the inner insoles.
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| tara711. 04. 2008 22:12:52 |
I also have Planika boots, for summer hikes. The first ones I had for quite... ugh... a long time, recently they went into well-deserved retirement and I spent quite some time looking for new ones. Finally I found Planika ones in Vrhnika. Again excellent. For winter hikes definitely Boreal. Of course, as I wrote before, every foot fits something different and the best is to walk in different models for at least 20 minutes in the store
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| mukica12. 04. 2008 07:26:26 |
For summer I have Planika boots on which I already renewed the Vibram sole, comfortable, light... They were already written off due to the destroyed sole but I accidentally asked the cobbler if it can be changed and he did an excellent job. For winter or high mountains I have Alpina with the option for automatic crampons, with which I'm also very satisfied
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| bobo30. 04. 2008 08:41:08 |
I'm just thinking about buying Planika hiking boots. I tried those they have in Intersport for 100€ - leather ones. They fit the foot well, the only concern is that they might be hot or the foot doesn't breathe. I don't know the exact model. Maybe you have some experience with Planika Triglav boots? I heard they are quite heavy, otherwise very comfortable.
Regards.
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| andrej jerina30. 04. 2008 08:48:00 |
LP! I got Kayland Multi Traction boots. With them I've already done some winter ascents; the thing performs excellently. But the price for a boot of this range is fantastic, as they withdrew it from sale because a new model came out. Visit the website www.dumo.si. LP Andrej!
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| bobo30. 04. 2008 09:03:23 |
I see they have quite a discount. I can't reach them on the phone. Where can one see their boots?
Regards,
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| bdolmovi30. 04. 2008 11:45:30 |
Me too, I'm interested in these boots. Please, Andrej, say where you bought them.
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| andrej jerina30. 04. 2008 20:04:25 |
Hi bobo and bdolmovi! So that we don't elaborate here about boots, send me an email to: ajerina@gmail.com and I'll tell you everything I know. Regards Andrej
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| bobo11. 05. 2008 21:32:02 |
I bought Kayland Contact 1000. Extremely comfortable shoe (no blisters). I tried it on Viševnik, where there's still quite some snow. Inside I had wet – some from sweating, but I'm sure the shoe let water through, as I usually never had such wet shoes. True it's a summer shoe, but it should handle some snow, what do you say? Otherwise it walks well in it. Definitely good shoe for dry conditions.
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| FLEKSARCA12. 05. 2008 08:05:17 |
Given it's already very worn out, it's completely normal they let water through. Next time some impregnating spray, and that time (while they hold) can be extended.
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