Boot Review & Maintenance - Scarpa's Kinesis PRO GTX - After 1 season
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- I absolutely love these boots. I've worn them on a half a dozen hikes this summer, and they stood up perfectly. I've walked over 400 km on rough mountain terrain, in mud and rain, and nothing has broken on them. I get no blisters wearing them.
#Martyupnorth #Scarpa #Backpacking
I just posted a long term review of these boots on my Channel. I had them re-soled after 3 years, otherwise they're in amazing condition. I never get blisters in these boots, even on very long hikes.
Who resoled them - Scarpa ?
@@andrewlinesjah4538 a local shoe repair business
@@Martyupnorth Thank you for your reply
The name of the Local Shoe Repair Business along with the address ?
And what sole did they fit , exactly the same sole ?
And the outcome in your opinion ?
@@andrewlinesjah4538 A shop in Cochrane, Alberta called Tony's Shoe Repair. He used a replacement Vibram sole, same as original, just different tread. It's held up one full season so far.
@@Martyupnorth I would be interested in seeing the new tread ?
I would also be interested in you opinion of the new tread grip on all surfaces including mountainous rock hills , the grip of the new tread versus the original tread ?
I just posted a long term review of these boots on my Channel
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I had them re-soled after 3 years, otherwise they're in amazing condition. I never get blisters in these boots, even on very long hikes.
THANK YOU MOST KINDLY FOR YOUR BRILLIANT INTERACTION - MUCH OBLIGED ...
Am I correct in saying that this boot The Scarpa Kinesis PRO GTX is superior to the
Scarpa SL ACTIVE - Non gtx ?
JAH BLESS ... Mate ...
Great review. Love how you did updates throughout the year. Thanks very helpful 👍
Glad it was helpful! I just got home from a long hike with these boots, and now it's time for a re-sole. The uppers are perfect, but the soles are completely worn out.
Just my opinion, but I think those boots should have been re waxed long before you chose to do it. The leather was drier than the Sahara in summer.
That's what a pair of boots looks like after a 7 day hike.
As dry as a nuns nasty.
Have these boots and absolutely love them 👍
Great to hear you enjoy your kinesis.
We have them in stock at Atmosphere, Signal Hill… along with a few other (excellent) scarpa offerings.
I need a new pair. MAybe I'll drop by in the coming days.
I have those boots. Maybe going on 3 years now. Best boot I’ve ever had. I also keep them clean and use the sno proof. Most every time I’m in a wet situation, these boots keep my feet dry. I use a double sock set up. A thin polypropylene then a Hunters Foot Marino wool blend sock. The Hunters Foot socks are absolutely the best hiking socks made. That set up with these boots and my feet are dry and blister free.
I also go with a two sock system. Cheers.
How are these boots in the summer months?
@@fenixbm1295 I wear mine year round. They are NOT insulated so in winter I wear good socks, usually a thin pair to wick and then a good hiking sock. I try and regulate my sock choice based on weather and temps. I've had no trouble at all keeping my feet warm, dry and not to bad sweaty in summer. The support is worth the sock finagle no matter the time of year.
For SnoSeal I use a hair dryer to melt it in--no chance of overheating anything that way. In summer the sun usually does 90% of the melt in. I have gone to Point6 socks, recommended by a wildland firefighter, and they seem to be better than what I had been using. I still have a couple of lambs wool inner socks from back in the day and use them with ragg wool socks for cold weather--size the boots for the socks, that sort of thing. I have found boots better, but I go off well groomed trails. Well groomed trails are the habitat of most running shoe hikers, although some real jocks with light enough outfit (under 35 pounds, preferably) walk past us older slower types in mild weather.
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This review is really great, thanks for all the good info
I love love the boots! minimum break in time, great for winter also! Applied Snoseal before 1st use for even greater waterproofness. Worth every penny.
Great boot! I have them and they never let me down. But they are heavy and it took me forever to break down. Still in the Canadian Rockies environment, with that kind of terrain, they work just great.
Just bought a pair, can’t wait to try them
I'm about to get these re-soled. Great boots.
Doggos are thinking they will break the boots in for ya with their teeth.
In heavy rain i used to use raintrousers and gaiters, they can keep me dry, although raintrousers a bit uncomfortable as they are rubberized
I have a pair of these and they are fantastically made boots, but as you say everyone is different with regard to footwear, and I got a wicked case of extensor tendinitis hiking Iceland in these. I went the polar opposite and am now hiking in non-waterproof trailrunners, I walk right through river crossings in them, they dry pretty quickly and my feet have never been happier. I did lighten my pack a bit (20-30 lbs fully loaded, nothing crazy). I still like the GTX boots for cold weather, but as you say my feet still got pretty wet in them in the warm weather, and on a multi-day trip they never dry out. Glad they've worked for you. Beeswax is my favorite for leather boots, too. Cheers.
I am planning a hike in Iceland in July. I am a rookie. I picked up a pair of Salomon 3 Ultra GTX Mids. Will they work??
@@FABM27 Those boots should most certainly work, IF they’re sized right, fit you well, broken in, and if your feet like boots. It turns out mine don’t and I’m stubborn enough that it took me a while to figure it out. I would try to put some miles in with them over the next few months, including one or two longer 12-15 mile day hikes, including some hikes in wet (I.e., pouring rain) conditions and see how your feet fare. Are you hiking the Laugavegur? Fantastic scenery on that trail. Best wishes.
@@AndrewWisler thanks! Yeah i am usually a US10 or UK 9 so I went a whole size up and it feels great. I also tried them with some SmartWool socks. Also I wear RM William ankle boots to work most times but they are a different kind of boot.
Will take them out for 10mile walk to try them out. Yes planning to walk Laugavegur! Here is the description. I have never been to Iceland so hopefully it will give me a good view of Iceland. Will be a week long trip.
Join a hike in Iceland on the hiking route Laugavegur, with two Danish tour guides. We start the hike in Skogár, where there is a large and beautiful waterfall. Hers we take first night and enjoy the view.
The next day we will hike between the volcanoes Katla and Eyjafjallajökull. We spend the night at a cabin, with the possibility of a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
The next day we hike to the volcanic craters Magni and Modi, which started the store eruption in 2010, and from here we continue down to the Thorsmørk hut.
From Torsmørk we walk past a beautiful canyon, a lush landscape and a fantastic waterfall, to the cabin Emstrur / Botnar.
The next day Laugavegur takes us across a plain, to an incredibly beautiful valley and son Alftavatn, where we spend the night at the cottage, of the same name. From here we go up into the high mountains and experience a lot of hot springs and see the incredible landscape change into beautiful colors. At the cottage Hraftinnusker we spend the night, with a sumptuous view.
Last day we hike down to Landmannalauger, where we can enjoy the end of the hike, bathing in hot springs.
@@FABM27 Sounds fantastic. I hiked it southbound about 5 years ago, though we stopped in Thorsmork due to a storm preventing us from crossing the mountain to Skogar. The scenery is like nothing else on this planet. Sounds like you will be staying in the huts, so your load will be a bit lighter. Get your legs in shape and be prepared for some decent elevation changes, be prepared for wet weather, and you’ll have a fantastic time. Cheers.
@@AndrewWisler its our first major hike so we are going to be fully prepared, both in terms of fitness as well as gear. The company organising it will lend us the Tents. I think we will spend some nights in Tents. And we will have to invest in a good sleeping bag or quilt system. I will be a good physical shape by July as I usually play a lot of sport from April till July. Thanks...will keep you posted on the trip.
I find the Scarpa HS12 cream works great to keep water beading off their boots and shoes. I know it darkens nubuck but I don't care as it's so effective. I can always use a suede brush to restore some of the grain.
Great tip!
You showed me the view and I wanted your life !!! boots look good as well- ta
If the GTX is not so work out, maybe the non-GTX version "SL Ative" will better? With a waterproof socks when rainning?
This boots is amazing.
Hello Marty. - I am the exact opposite and like loose wide footwear and which pretty much eliminates European made, but those Italian boots are really nice. Obenaufs leather preservative LP is awesome!
Break in a pair of Scarpa boots for a couple of weeks... really? 🤔 That's what you pay for, Scarpa boots in that price range are good to go straight out the box!
Nicely done ~
Good one, yeah, patronize your local outdoor retailer. (I just got a pair of Zamberlan 996 Vioz GTX withe the ''Quality Assured" tag on the box.)) I like the rubber rand on your boot.
2:45 Wellies! 🤔
Definitely not a good idea to out them in the oven will absolutely cause the boot to break down earlier than normal
hair dryer works fine and no danger to unglue them
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is there enyone that were boots on daily basis ?
Gorgeous looking boots. Might have to give those a look in a few years, but whew...that price! I'm a big believer in you get what you pay for so I'm sure they're worth it. So what's the first to go? The sole, seams, grommets?
Boots this expensive are worth repairing. What ultimately killed my last pair was the inside liner, especially at the heal. I basically wore them out from the inside out. No many places that can properly repair these fused soles.
@@Martyupnorth That's what I was thinking because I know that a lot of vibram soled shoes can be repaired with a new sole. At about $150 US more than my last pair of boots it could be worth it if I can get double the life out of a pair and then get a repair job if I can find a place.
the boots look great considering the distance you've done.
Is that model good for winter backpacking? Is snowproof?
I have another brand boots, they are waterpoof but not snoowproof.
Hi Marty, could you maybe do update on Scarpa boots? How they hold up? thanks. Sam
I will later. I can tell you right now that these boots are 2 years old, have more than 1,000 km of walking in the mountains and they still look fantastic. This is an amazing boot. No noticeable damage to the exterior or the interior. The soles are also still in great condition.
Thank you. Mine are about two years also, but have far from 1000km. I absolutely love them, perfect boots, I am happy to hear that they still hold up after 1000km. Great job. I think I will resole them once they need it.
Scarpa is great! Nice video. Check out this guy in Norway. Channel is: Friluftslivets Gleder ..Amazing, but totally underrated channel. Such beautiful places he visits. He´s gonna be crossing Greenland this winter. Cheers from Finland and Merry Christmas! :)
I looked him up. He's got nice content. I'm looking for people to collaborate with next summer.
Martyupnorth Cool! :)
Great review, very useful. I usually have the same size as you sir (41), what is your foot size in mm? I have around 263 mm. Right now I am looking for some boots and thinking to buy them somewhere online.
Are they ok for summer use ? I am afraid that they will be to warm even though I don't usually have sweaty feets... I'm thinking use them in Italy in august. Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Scarpas are amazing boots. I've had many pairs over the years. I use these ones year-round, though they're a bit cold in winter. As I've said on many earlier comments and in the video, boots are one of the most personal pieces of gear. I absolutely do not recommend buying a boot without trying it on first. A boot that is good for one person might not necessarily be suitable for someone else. These are very expensive boots, so you really want to make sure you try them on before buying them. I tried 41, 41.5 and 42 before making my final selection. What socks you wear, what you ate in the morning, even the time of day, all affect the fit of a boot. I have friends who's feet grow by several milimeters just by putting on a pack. Cheers.
@@Martyupnorth My questions only expected an orientation answers. I am willing to buy 2 different sizes/try different lasts from different brands etc and give back the ones that are not fitting me well. As long is with the option "free shipping" I am not worry to much and till summer is plenty of time.
And I was already thinking to buy at least half size bigger (+0.5) than yours, because I like more a relaxed fit.
Just wanted to know your foot size to know a bit better how this types of boots usually measure. Never had one (dedicated hiking/trekking boots) before, so I was just searching some extra info.
Your answers are and it will be "Guilt-Free" I promise. :)
Thanks for the quick reply!
@@EasyLifeES OK. Understood. I drew my foot on a blank piece of paper. The longest measurement is from the tip of my big toe to the heel, and it's 255 mm +/- 2. The widest part is about 100 mm, but it's a little harder to gauge. I wear 2 socks (one thin synthetic and one wool hiker) inside a size 41 boot. Like I said, I like my boots tighter than most. Hope this helps. Cheers, and thanks for watching.
@@Martyupnorth Yes, this is what I was looking for.
Thank you very much!!!
Have a nice day!
How are these boots in the summer?
It's a fantastic summer boot. That's why I took the time to do a 15 minute video. Cheers.
beeswax is good for waterproofing
Marty, I still don't really understand you're need for this style of boot based on the trips I've seen you do. You aren't one to haul 60lb packs or spend days on untracked scree slopes, where these boots are meant for. I'd really suggest you try a light weight boot again for your multi-day trail hikes. If you're spending days off-trail, route finding lace these babies up but on packed trails these boots are an anchor.
What are packed trails? I am a beginner and plan to start some non-technical hikes or treks. Planning a hike in Iceland in the summer and Camino de Santiago next year. Will a pair of Salomon 3 Ultra X GTX work???
I hear a lot that they run small and a lot that they run big
Wtf are you talking about
400 km i do that in 2 months max ... so how can i care for my boots so they can last 2-3 years . tnx
Alpina Ladakh
You don't break in Scarpas
They break you?
Someone abroad is going to try to acquire me a pair in the next hour
But I seriously doubt that they will find a pair in a store , in Europe
I will opt for whatever other quality boot they find if they can't find this Scarpa
I LIKE THIS SCARPA !
I don't want gtx , but I can't find any boot with a premium hiking sole and shank
that isn't gtx
So .. I will have to give a gtx boot a try for now
I have a pair of boots on my feet right now
And I am strongly considering having them refurbished with a hiking sole !
JAH BLESS ...
Scarpa has the SL active which is non GTX. Pretty damn heavy though.
@@carl8568 I never got a pair
Boots are a major problem
Can't find any
My exact foot size is also unknown
So ordering online is impossible
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how much does it cost to resole them @martyupnorth I hope you see this message. I've been wearing scarpa boots for years and i love the brand, they are such well built shoes. Thanks!