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Name some good Plastics please, the old style "ski boot" is quite obvious, Anything new and exciting?

I still have a set of Scarpa Invernos from years ago. I have heard good things about the Salomon offerings depending on how much stiffness you need.
What's the primary role?

Ken, I just bought Lowa Civettas. They seem like one of the better "shaped" boots and I look forward to putting miles on them.

Koflach Degre is the other one I looked at.

Tanner

I've used the Koflach Hunters for 16 years. They aren't anything new but they work great for me. I would think the Degrees would be pretty similar...

Backpack sheep hunt, Shale, Glaciers and Crampons.

Tanner, you have miles on them? Do-able or prison sentence?

If you're getting dropped in sheep country it's one thing, for some they dont work for long approaches (walk-in). I use plastics for climbing around locally but not on a 15-20 mile approach. They are just not that comfortable for me in that regard. I also have a sz13 foot which makes a difference I think. My boots are the older Koflach Degre.

Gonna give it a go with Paul huh? Good for you.

I couldn't put more than a mile or two on them before being crippled. Steeper is better but I suspect that being a size 13 puts more leverage on my legs than dudes with smaller feet. This was also related to me by friends with large feet. They are great in shale and snow but the stiffness on boulders and anything wet is downright dangerous IMO. I had Invernos and wouldn't wear them again if not dependent on crampons and kicking steps into snow.

I go with a compromise. I use a pair of Scarpa Mont Blancs. They are great for climbing and more comfortable on long approaches than double boots. Some vapor barrier liners keep them nice and dry on longer trips.