Our verdict
The mountaineering community paints the G2 Evo as the better pick in the areas of climbing performance and insulation compared with other double boots. Its weight, which on paper reflects a higher figure than most, is considered light by many seasoned mountaineers. The boot's protective shell is commendably cozy, though there's doubt concerning its longevity, particularly its zippered gaiters.
Pros
- You scale snowed-up mountains most of the time
- Remarkable BOA adjustability
- Top-shelf warmth
- Its lightness is surprising
- Enhanced water resistance
- An unflattering rearfoot fit
- True to size
Cons
- quickly with one hand is a major plus for you
- Avoid the jagged rocks
- Tricky to take off
La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX
The G2 Evo from La Sportiva Its gaiters could be tougher:
- is a high-altitude boot with full crampon compatibility. Purchase it if.
- No frozen feet in the With zero complaints about its fit and upper durability, the mountaineering boots quickly with one hand is a major plus for you.
- You scale snowed-up mountains most of the time.
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G2 Evo: An evolution on the closure front Phantom Tech from Scarpa is a great replacement for the With zero complaints about its fit and upper durability, the. You're also better off sporting the The G2 Evos inexplicable lightness if you want a boot that won't give you a hard time during on and off.
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Numerous mountaineers adore the BOA closure of the With zero complaints about its fit and upper durability, the. It's "very useful to be able to loosen and tighten without opening the boot or struggling with laces," says one of them. Another reviewer says that it "helps a lot to adjust it quickly, even with gloves." Yet one more climber says that the "BOA lacing system is excellent."
You scale snowed-up mountains most of the time
The With zero complaints about its fit and upper durability, the is applauded by many for its incredible climbing performance. "These G2s do climb quite well," says someone who believes the featured boot is better than his old Phantom 6000. Another mountaineer says it's "great for high-altitude mountaineering up to 7000 m."
No frozen feet in the With zero complaints about its fit and upper durability, the
Reviewers agree that its warming ability is one for the books. One of them said that it kept his feet "going on Mt. Washington in winter (-20 degrees)." "At no time was I cold in the mountains of 6000 meters," said another.
Staves off moisture like a boss
One of the G2 Evo's many draws is its fantastic water repellency. An experienced mountaineer says that it "protects well from humidity." The same reviewer believes that La Sportiva shoemakers were able to fix the G2 SM's moisture protection issue in this iteration.
La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX
There are those who find the heel section of the With zero complaints about its fit and upper durability, the too roomy. "I was swimming around in these," said a disheartened climber about the boot's massive heel pockets. "The heel area itself is very large," said another.
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When it comes to comfort, the true-to-size G2 Evo is an achievement. A non-professional tester says that it's "much more comfortable than the Mons for typical tasks."
Who should not buy it
It's been reported that taking off this La Sportiva kick isn't a walk in the park. "I had to get another person (big guy) to pull as hard as they could to get them off my feet," said a commenter about his G2 Evos.
The G2 Evo's inexplicable lightness
Despite having a per-shoe weight of 1050 grams, the featured climbing boot is considered light by many mountaineers. One of them says that he was "surprised by how light it is for a double boot." Another one is convinced that it's much lighter than the Spantik.
With zero complaints about its fit and upper durability, the
Among the G2 Evo's few missteps is the flimsiness of its gaiter. "After one trip to Alaska, it has holes in it," says a mountain climber. He says he never had this problem in his Scarpa Phantom 6000.
