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Scarpa sl activ boots review.
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The first extended test of these boots was on the frenchman s cap track in south west tasmania.
The sl activ will handle just about anything you can throw at it.
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.
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.
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.
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I debated between these and a work boot style and due to versatility i.
A full and honest review of the scarpa sl active wmn hiking boots.
Initial review i mainly bought these as heavy duty all around trekking boots suitable for trails or a long day at a zoo.
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 sole which is the same as in the zanskar and kinesis pro is very stiff and flexes only slightly at the toe definitely more suited to backpacking than day hiking or everyday use.
The scarpa sl active.
The sl activ is a beautifully made backpacking boot.
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Scarpa sl activ boot review.
S carpa s sl is 35 this year having first hit the trails back in 1983.
Mega comfortable 3 4 season leather boots for winter hiking scrambling and hill walking.
There is a bit of a rocker in the sole though i have tried similarly stiff boots with a more comfortable gait.
The sl active doesn t have a waterproof lining and that means you will have to care for them with a suitable wax.
