Scarpa SL Active (new)

[tomshem93]

I ordered these online to replace my 8 year old pair of Alt Berg's and they feel pretty rigid.. not exactly the best across paths or trails. I got them with walking Munro's and they seem like they'd be suited to Torridon, Skye etc but a bit belt-and-braces for the more tame ones. Does anyone use these for Munro's and do they get a bit more forgiving in time for general hiking?

[iain_atkinson_1986]

Haven't used them myself but there are a few on here who seem to swear by them. I think they're B1 crampon rated so are probably a good option for somebody who wants one year-round boot.

Personally I prefer to have a B1/2 boot for winter and a more flexible three-season boot for the reasons you listed.

[brpro26]

I've had a pair of these or similar variant for approx. 3-4 years. Yes they were a bit sturdy when new but after a few bogs and wet conditions they've eased off somewhat and now feel like slippers. I changed the insoles to refine the fit. Use them with flexible crampons in winter and all terrains in summer. I use wax on them to keep them water proofed and it also helps keep the leather conditioned. I prefer a heavy solid boot when walking so I'm biased.

[Bonzo]

I used various reincarnations of Scarpa SLs from the mid-80s to the mid-00s but the later versions are too big, heavy and stiff so I reluctantly changed to Meindl.

There's no doubting their performance on heavier terrain but they're nowhere near the multifunction boot that they used to be.

[tomshem93]

I've had a pair of these or similar variant for approx. 3-4 years. Yes they were a bit sturdy when new but after a few bogs and wet conditions they've eased off somewhat and now feel like slippers. I changed the insoles to refine the fit. Use them with flexible crampons in winter and all terrains in summer. I use wax on them to keep them water proofed and it also helps keep the leather conditioned. I prefer a heavy solid boot when walking so I'm biased.

Cheers. I decided to keep them and give them a go as the build quality seems to be unmatched. Not enjoying the break-in at the moment but hopefully the investment of time will be worth it. I ordered them online with Nevis Sport to get a deal, so might pop into the shop to see if they'll do a complementary fitting with some other insoles for me.