SCARPA MESCALITO TRK GTX REVIEW | SUPER COMFORTABLE HIKING BOOT
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- This videoreview is about The Scarpa Mescalito TRK GTX hiking boot that is suitable for multi-day hikes with a sturdy backpack on and off the trail. It is waterproof and breathable thanks to a Gore-Tex membrane. Enjoy the video!
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00:00 Begin
00:28 Leader
00:40 Who am I? Where am I?
01:39 About independent reviewing
02:41 Size and weight
03:39 Some tips about sizing, shape and buying hiking boots
05:05 Materials
05:22 Waterproof and breathable
08:33 What socks to wear?
09:29 Construction: Very capable hiking boots
11:17 Vibram outsole
12:45 Comfort
13:26 Laces and eyelets
15:22 Practise
16:24 Shock absorption
17:19 My verdict
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By far the best shoe review I've seen for these. Kudos!
That’s crazy how deep it can be in water! I’ll be getting a pair of these for my sister as she’s the outdoor one. Thanks for the through review.
You are welcome! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thank you for a very informative video. After many years of knee problems I am looking to get back on the trails, and am considering these boots.
Thanks.
Hi Teabrake Glad it was helpful and good luck! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Just bought them, and as a meindl/lowa/hanwag user for years, I am astonished by the comfort, breathability and this unknown (to me) mix of lighteness and rigidity, all with a cushion style attack on hard surfaces. A must have !
Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😄. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Very good review, I will definitively try it out
Thanks Alessandro! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! cheers, Gijs
Lol , saw the brand name and saw "Scania" , almost the same font 🤣
Should have told me you were in Friesland, would have loved to meet up and talk to you again.
As always, great video!
Hi Jan, Haha true! Did not know you did move in the end. Send me your adres by mail please. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thank you for the review. Will the women's version allow occasional use of crampons? I use Meindl Bhutan and am able to use crampons once in awhile.
Fantastic review... Can I ask what pants your wearing they look fantastic... Thank you for your help
Hi Bob, Thank you so much 🙏 for the compliments. The pant.... kit.co/Outdoorguru/outdoor-gear/3836312-lundhags-authentic-i. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Gjis …. You must have read my mind : I have been looking for a new pair of hiking boots as my old leather shoes are getting close to permanent retirement. Thank you. Will check these.
You did not ask for the review on Whatsapp 😉😋 my friend. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! cheers, Gijs
Brilliant review, such a nice contrast to the “retailer reviews” which just spend 10 minutes reading the website info, or some 20kg too heavy TH-cam 🇺🇸 person who knows zip!
10/10 presentation & useful detailed information such as fit details, sole stiffness/ cushioning, flex zones, wear characteristics& ankle flex zones.👌
( Hey Scarpa… how about a hd version to improve on weight& breathability/ prevent the interior fabrics getting soaked)???
Hi Neil,
Thank you so much for your super comment. I am smiling from ear to ear 😀! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Nice. Wonder if these are stiff enough for beeing used with strap crampons? I'm looking for a versitail shoe which could be rarely used Winter time up to 2 km high Mountains.
Hi K, No, not for crampons. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Just subscribed, Great video! Thank you! My Salomon Quest 4 GTX started failing me as toe cap is coming apart and waterproofness is getting worse day by day. Although, gotta admit I’ve been using them heavily on various terrains and weather conditions since I got them (1 year). Now, I am looking for a new pair of rugged boots that for long, multi-day hikes, backpacking…
One thing I loved about Salomons was they were extremely comfortable! but they died early. I came across with stiffness being advantageous when comes to backpacking, trekkings. But I can’t understand how a stiffer boot would be comfortable on feet for multi day long treks. Wouldn't stiffness cause discomfort to feet over long multi day trekkings?
I came across with two models: Mammut Trovat Tour High GTX and this Scarpa Mescalito TRK GTX. I feel like Scarpa is more flexible but less rugged, and Mammut seems more solid built and a more rugged boot, a bit stiffer. Can't decide between these too... Any ideas on this? What do you recommend?
Hi Arda Outdoors,I have heard the 'complaint' about the Salomon quite a lot. I have not tested the Mammuts but in build they look a lot like the Scarpa's. They stiffer than most hiking boots. It all depends on fit 😉. Where are you from? Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I've actually bought both these boots and I kept the Scarpa's and sold the Trovat. The Mammut are a well made and seemingly bomb proof boot with lots of memory foam padding, nicely detailed tough nubuck and a good sole for trekking through mountains. When wearing the mammut you feel you can simply kick any obstacle out of your way. My wife called them "feet tanks" 😁 She wears the Trovat Tours as Mammut are her favorite boot.
My size is 12.5 UK and in the 13UK Mammut that fit me better they felt cumbersome but very protective. If you want the most protective boot then you should consider the Mammut. The cushioning of the sole is much better in the Mammut. It is a boot for horrible wet winter conditions and easily stiff enough for a C1 crampon. I stopped wearing them however due to their bulky fit and a friend really liked them so took them off my hands.
I can wear the Scarpa in my regular size 48 and they fit great. They're lighter and more nimble. I could scramble in them. They're still well made of course. They offer a similar feel to the Zodiac Tech but with better cushioning and without crampon support. I feel I can move quickly in them. I'm used to Scarpa hard soles. These are like pillows by comparison with the Zodiac Tech. I've actually done my fastest times on various hill and low level mountain walks with the Trks the last few weeks. It depends what you want and how you find the Scarpa fit versus Mammut but for me the Scarpa worked better.
Thanks for sharing 👍
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews people have different expectations of course. My brother swears by Meindl Islands in Active and Rock guises. But he has size 15 UK feet, boots are special order and he wants a boot that lasts a long time. Durability is more important than anything except comfort. I'll sacrifice some durability for weight and performance as UK 12.5 or even 13 is more readily available.
Hello
My last two pair of boots both have failed at the same spot, the front outer part where the rand meets the upper/leather/nubuck. It was Lowa's Renegade and Salomon's Quest 4.
I honestly don't know what the issue is because I didn't even hike that much with them I think. The soles were very lightly worn when the failures happened after roughly a year and a half of use.
I am looking at this model as well as the Zodiac Tech and the Salewa's Mountain Trainer, basically a shoe where the rubber rand is either all around the shoe or at least half the length of it.
I am undecided between this model and the Mountain Trainer, I live in Hungary so not much high mountains here but I do plan to take some vacations to the Tatras and/or the Dinaric Alps.
Thank you for the sweet words Orlando🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
@18:07 did you mention these boots are not as shocking absorbing as some other B category boots?
Looking for a replacement for Salomon Quest GTX.
Great review, thanks!
Hi, The Salomons are pretty soft. What kind of hiker are you and where do you hike? Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Thanks for responding. US Pacific Northwest. Moderately travelled trails. Some snow and creek crossing. 30lb pack max. Nothing wrong with Salonmons really, just too many people wearing them. 😂
I get your remark on Salomons popularity. The Scarpa's are firm but not too firm I think. I think you will find them giving a more secure feeling in comparison to the the Salomons. Any other boots you are considering?
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Crispi Attiva Mid GTX. Have had Salomon SpeedCross, X Ultra, XA, etc. First time trying to step out of my Salomon bubble. Thanks for your help!
Crispi.. have them too 😉. You are welcome
To make shorts those boots is good enough for all KIND hiking
How would they compare to the Kailash? - For backpacking
Hi Michael, The Kailash is a more classic leather gtx boot. I think it is a bit softer in construction and walking and a bit lighter. The Kailash also has a different last so it a matter of trying both in shop.... The Kailas als is available in a wide version. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hoeveel steun bieden deze schoenen aan de binnenkant? Gaan wel steunzolen in maar dan nog...Mijn referentie is hanwag alaska. Vreselijk lomp maar super steun. Zoek wat lichters. B schoen is voldoende nu.
Hoi Wouter, Sorry voor mijn late reactie, maar door het overlijden van mijn vader zat mijn hoofd even bij andere zaken. Steun aan de binnenzijde is meer dan prima voor mij en daar zit hem de crux.... het blijft een product dat je moet passen en voelen. Groet, Gijs
Any recommendations for summer hikes \. Coastal hikes?
On this boots? Where do you live? How many km is a hike and do you need waterproof boots? I need a bit more.... Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews hello. I’m in Europe. The places I want to trek are Portugal - fisherman’s trail, Canary Islands, Tenerife, azores and the Dolomites. Nothing technical or on the snow or high mountains - thank you for taking the time to respond
So less rain? Buy leather or synthetic/leather shoes without a membrane like Gore-Tex. Just water'proof' them was beeswax. I love the military boots from Lowa..... lowamilitaryboots.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=248. Send me an email voor more tips or just give a me call 😉. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Are these boots good hiking Kilimanjaro, or will they be too cold?
Hi Saibot,
That is too hard to answer from this information. Temperature can very a lot during seasons and time of day. So.... more info is needed. Construction wise: yes, I would take them.
Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Scarpa is fysiek in nl lastig te verkrijgen. Zwerfkei...maar dan. alleen in webshops zover ik weer.
de mijne kocht ik ooit wel in een winkel.im Zaandam..maar die is niet meer.
Weet jij nog fysieke winkelset scarpa?
Ho Gerben, Voorraad is lastig op het moment. Niet alleen Scarpa maar ook veel andere merken. Carl Denig in Amsterdam voert Scarpa. Mocht je meer adressen nodig hebben: mail me even en ik zoek het uit. gijsAToutdoorguru.com Groet, Gijs
Problem of the microporous membranes (Teflon (Gore-Tex), PU, etc.) are wetness in Grass and streams or creeks which have a Mix incl. natural tensides, which in Most Cases Grass has and creeks with dead leaves as Well.
The Fishermen's friend are Sympatex, which is equipped with hydrophil lining and the membrane itself is hydrophob (on it's outer side), while transporting any wetness from inside to outside by a chemical process. The more you sweat at Sympatex the better is the Performance.
Gore-Tex is Not Fishermen's best friend at is Prone to saltwater.
In many Cases the weather-proofness of Gore-Tex has it's remaining Backup in the thin microporous inner membrane Out of streched PU. Sympatex is Not Streched PU it is doped PU. Dermizax by Toray is similiar to Sympatex also a doped membrane and Not a streched Material Like Gore-Tex, which is Not monolithic and a Hybrid membrane instead: Teflon+(thin)PU. E.g. eVent is monolithic membrane Just coated (streched) Teflon fliliament. This is prone to saltwater and dust/particles...wash weekly....or you get wet as there is No thin layer of streched PU....dust/particles get wet and soak the wetness thru the coated Teflon fliliament...Go for Sympatex/Dermizax...if you can as nothing IS as cut- and tear-resistant Like Gore-Tex Pro Shell.
Oh yes, pores in the membrane can be blocked by dirt. Sympatex/Dermizax work in an other way and I prefer them above Gore but.... No Mescalito's in Sympatex/Dermizax (rare in shoes anyway) and so I end up with Gore. Thanks for commenting again! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews all Grisport for Brand Grisport and "BAAK Dog Walker" with Membrane have Sympatex only. Advantage at BAAK Dog Walker with Membrane: These are leather Grease-treated Nubuk leather. Most potentially Not pure vegan tanned, which is less resilient leather. So the leather grease used is Part of the leather tanning. Just waxed Nubuk is Prone to get the leather tanning incl. the treatment for getting and staying hydrophobouse washed Out by wetness. Gore-Tex goes with waxed Nubuk only.
Scarpa has a 2nd Membrane as Well and Like Zamberlan they use somekind of Sil-Proof in Combo with membrane even for Velours and Split leather and Not the full-grain leather models only. 3rd in the Sil-Proof Group is Alte-Berg even Getting the leather noe from Italy as the Origin suppliers closed in UK. Alt-Berg I think also offers Models with Sympatex.
Bär does Not need membrane for their Bergkomfort High-Cut Boots Like Prabos. The Boots are sealed at the stichings Like the adidas SuperTrekking from 1978 and other more heavier Boots without membranes Like all Combat Boots of the German Bundeswehr (2kg + the pair....😁😎).
Gore-Tex offered Meindl to get closer to the adidas SuperTrekking 1978 with their Meindl Island GTX, which was the First Boot with Gore-Tex. No sealing of the stichings and No heavier leather lining, which the adidas SuperTrekking 1978 offered Like the Limited Edition of 2010.
Gore-Tex is Just Weight reduction. Sympatex is Lifting the Boots to be wetness-proof while Gore-Tex Boots are Weather-Proof only.
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews adidas defines Gore-Tex shoes as "weather-proof" while Climaproof (CP) was the only shoes which where defined Being water-proof in Terms of optimized for wet Environment even for multi-day Usage.
Today Climaproof (CP) would be called R.DY for Rain.Ready, which could be even Just DWR-treatment in case it is a model Like the UltraBoost 22.
E.g. the adidas Terrex Tivid Mid CP is extremely optimized for wet Environments....by the way, even offering somekind of Italian Shoe Last...
I understand that the midsole is made of polyurethane, but I am concerned about its long-term durability as it will disintegrate and peel off due to hydrolysis caused by rain, mud, washing, and even if the shoe is unused, reaction with moisture in the air.
Hi, Don't worry about it too much. Yes, it happens sometimes but taking good care of your shoes prevents a lot. And... most shoes have a PU midsole because of its super damping properties. I hope this helps! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Shoe reviews are a nice idea: BUT since there are different shapes of feet its almost useless unless you have the same foot shape as the youtuber. How often I had customers in the store for a hiking shoe fitting and had to overcome first literaly unfitting shoe recomondations. (Very anoing. Since some fixate on a friends advice with very slim feet and they have wide feet. )
For scarpa you need a slimer heel and a litle wider part in the toe area while the toes go in a sharp angle. You are looking for the egyptian shape. If you see feet as often as I did you spot the "scarpa feet" very quickly.
If I see a foot shape (always my first step.)
and determined the correct size (not what customers think - thats 90%off), the intended purpose its easy to get it right.
But it starts all with a foot shape that fits the shoe shape not vise versa. Its important to get it right. You can get quite a damage on something essential for your health and means of earning your livelyhood.
Hiking means wandering far off good immediat medical care or worse a care you understand well enough.
Its a safty device not a style item as some customers misunderstand. If the "ugly" one is right for your feet, than take it over the "nice" one which fits only mediocre.
Hi Claudia, Thanks for your comment and I fully agree but I say that in the video and I start the article on my website with it too. If it is not your shape, don't go for it. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews hi, maybe you could edit a picture of the egyptian foot shape. Many don't get it. If you say just take the shoe in the right form. Its better to recomend to go to a good store with a testing area.
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews I truly respect your work since years. This is just a very sensitv area for me because I have a very high work ethic in this department. My sense of proportion has become so spot on that in 90% I picked the right model in the first place (even given other choices) for the customer.
That is very nice to read. A new edit... no sorry, but I will keep it in mind for the next or if I do a new tutorial on boots. But you are right to be sensitive about. I don't like internet for shoes or other size stuff. I always tell people to go to a good store with trained staff: you should work in The Netherlands. I now an Amsterdam shop that looks for staff 😉.
Sorry for the late reply Claudia, when I am around: I'll do my best to visit.
Outdoorguru which boots you have onto this video please?
Hi Kamil, Sorry for my late reply but I missed the comment. The boots? The red ones? SALOMON XA Pro 3D Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I bought a pair of these, and they’re utterly rubbish.
Right boot had a sharp piece of metal wire sticking out of the back of the heel cup area that I cut my finger on.
Left boot - the rubber rand separated from the boot after only two day hikes / 13 days after purchase. The left boot’s heel cup area also seemed to be constructed / fixed to the boot faultily, as after an hour or so of hiking, it started to dig into the back of my Achilles heel area - this didn’t happen with the right boot, neither has it happened with any other boots I’ve owned: previous Scarpas, La Sportivas, Salomon’s or Hokas. The left boot also had a leak.
They’re rubbish boots, and whilst the uppers might be virtue-signalled by Scarpa as being made from recycled whatever, perhaps they could have concentrated on the material used in the uppers actually meeting functional requirements - it has no suppleness to it whatsoever, and creases like a piece of cardboard where one’s toes bend from only a few steps into one’s first walk in them.
Utter rubbish - don’t believe the reviews by retailers or TH-camrs who are incentivised never to give an honest negative opinion - the reality is, they’re expensive junk.
Hello Lord (or should I write My Lord?),
I'm sorry to read this, but I've run many, many miles in these boots in very different conditions and they're still going strong. So before you blame the rest of the world for 'crap' - shoes, retailers, me and other TH-camrs or reviewers - maybe you should go back to the store you bought them from and tell them what happened and see what they - or Scarpa - do with it. Maybe it's just bad production, or maybe someone had a bad day. It happens. Then: share your experiences as a customer and maybe we can learn from that.
Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe!
Cheers, Gijs
Great review, thanks a lot! Please allow me to also share some critique: the intonation you’re using is distracting and make your videos tiring to watch.
Hi Wouter, I don't mind critique but I don't get the remark. I am Dutch is that the problem? Otherwise give a call: I am here to listen and learn too. Cheers, Gijs
Dude, speed up these videos
Hi Pao, Sorry, no 😄. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs