Scarpa Sl Activ Boots Review

For the past few years i have been working towards becoming an ultralight hiker so have mainly been wearing lightweight trail shoes or trail runners for the majority of my hiking.

Scarpa sl activ boots review. There is a bit of a rocker in the sole though i have tried similarly stiff boots with a more comfortable gait. A full and honest review of the scarpa sl active wmn hiking boots. A lot has changed in the outdoor world since then. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users.

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

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. The sl activ will handle just about anything you can throw at it. The scarpa sl active.

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. The first extended test of these boots was on the frenchman s cap track in south west tasmania. The sl active doesn t have a waterproof lining and that means you will have to care for them with a suitable wax. Mega comfortable 3 4 season leather boots for winter hiking scrambling and hill walking.

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. The main material body of the boot is scarpa s sherpa 2 8mm leather which is the most durable leather scarpa use. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. 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.

Scarpa sl activ 6th february 2014. Initial review i mainly bought these as heavy duty all around trekking boots suitable for trails or a long day at a zoo.