Thanks for that. I mainly use the Ranger as a winter boot in the North Downs. Excellent in mud and wet. I went on a group walk around the Oare marshes near Faversham in early April. People wearing fabric boots seemed to be slipping and sliding and trying to avoid deep puddles. I wear the Rangers once a week on a short off road walk to the supermarket during the rest of the year to keep them worked in. 11 years and still going strong. The Baltras have also lasted surprisingly well. I wear them from late spring through to early autumn and on town walks throughout the year that involve some off road.
Thanks for that. The Coolmax socks from Trespass are excellent for summer wear and very cheap. Makes the Ranger easily wearable in the heat. I've belatedly realised that modern cushioned linings don't require a liner sock. The fit without is much better. I've never had a blister with the Ranger, but the boots always felt tight towards the end of a hike with liner socks. Probably accounts for the very few negative accounts I've read of the Ranger. It's possibly the best all round boot on the market. You could probably do your Skye walk in them. Lot of people complain about the look of the Ranger. Not meant to be a fashion statement anyway, but once it's fully worked in, it takes on an impressive classic hiking boot appearance.
Thanks for the interesting comments. I can't seem to wear out the Rangers. Had them 11 years and even the soles are still usable. Unlike the Terras, they are resolable when the time comes. I don't walk as much as some and it's in the North Downs, but still, I've done a fair amount of mileage and wear the boots at least once a week. The Baltras too seem durable. I read a lot of comments online about almost all makes of boot, complaining of wet feet. My own conclusion is that the lining is unlikely to be faulty. I suspected the Baltras of leaking, so tested them in the bathroom and the Rangers too while I was at it. I put them under a running tap, then walked in the bath filled with a few inches of water. No leaking. Next, i went out in continuous heavy rain wearing waterproof overtrousers and the Baltras. I walked several miles and my feet were dry at the end. No doubt people often come into your store complaining about leaking Goretex. Must be a real headache for you. I think the likely causes are condensation and water seeping from the socks into the boots. Incidentally, I always replace the manufacturer's footbed. Makes a real difference.
Hi Mal, coincidentally I had a nice chat with a lady today who had bought her boyfriend two pairs of Scarpa to choose from for his birthday. One was the Terra and the other the Ranger. He opted for the Ranger because he expected them to last longer and be more robust (they had started doing scrambling and were about to go on holiday in Europe to do some Via Ferrata). You are very right about people thinking their Goretex boots or shoes leak. Most commonly they are dog walkers going through wet grass with Goretex shoes on. I get them to do a very similar test to the one you describe in order to determine if the membrane has failed. As you say, a failed membrane is the rarity here. I think the Baltras are a good boot for people who don't want to spend the money for Scarpas. Thank you for watching and leaving such an interesting comment, it is much appreciated 👍
Back again. Recently I've tried the Rangers in summer with Coolmax socks from Trespass, no liner sock and athletic insoles from Sof Sole, designed for running shoes. Whole new dimension of comfort. Amazing. I use Grisport Merino in spring and autumn and Horizon socks in winter. Only occasional use of liner socks now. They work quite well with Grisport in cooler weather. I've discovered the modern boot linings don't require them and they make the boot too tight. Far more comfortable without. Might explain the odd negative review I've seen of the Ranger.
@MalWhite-mh5td now that is interesting. There is a Trespass in my local shopping centre, so I'll pop in there. I am glad you are getting good results with your Ranger boots. Hope you have a good weekend 😊
Thanks Jon. I may well try a pair on the next time I’m at Go Outdoors . I have a myriad of foot issues that make boots a no no, but there’s no harm in trying a pair on. 👍🤞
There is no substitute for trying them on in store. It is really difficult to buy online as all the manufacturers have a different take on any given size. Have a nice week ahead 😊
Nice review John I had an old pair(2014) of La Sportivas which were leather and basically couldn't get replacement ones as they've now moved away from leather. Kind of a shame since I actually liked having a leather pair. Now I have a mix of boots, but still have one pair of tank like Asolo leather boots. Great overview of boots John, I always tell mates don't skimp on boots and buy them from a proper shop where folks like you know what they're talking about!!
Thanks Ollie. I still like leather as I find them easy to look after and they are still waterproof after the goretex membrane may have split. Having said that, I had a pair of Asolo fabric boots for a few years which did me proud. Have a good week 👍
Hello John, hope you're well. This is just the kind of info I need at the moment I need all the gear recommendations I can get . I'm just starting to get into hiking again I've always enjoyed walking and used to do quite a bit of it when younger. We've just acquired a dog so now I've got no excuse to get out and about. My plan's hopefully this year is to start or should I say have a go at semi solo wild camping (me and the dog) I've always wanted to do it and living in Chesterfield the Peak District is on my doorstep so the opportunity is perfect. But I need EVERYTHING first I haven't even got a tent yet lol and I'm well out of touch with what's what so this is perfect. Cheers pal.
Thank you Jason, if your budget can stretch to these boots then it's worth trying a pair on in your local shop. Living in the Peak District is ideal if you want to have a dabble with wild camping. Have a look at Paul Messners channel, he does most of his camping up there. In terms of tents, Vango make good beginners wild camping tents (the Banshee 200 model is very popular), and OEX make good value sleeping bags. Thanks very much for watching and commenting 🙂
Great video. The Terras look like a comfortable boot. You've also got a pair of SLs for hard mountain and winter use, but I'm a bit surprised there's no mention of the Ranger or Delta. I'd like to hear your comments on those. I use the Ranger myself, mainly in the North Downs. Also Berghaus Baltra in better weather. Superb grip on the Baltra.
Hi Mal glad you enjoyed the video. I haven't got experience of the Delta or Ranger, so I tend to not say much about products I haven't used myself. Both of these boots sit in the gap between my Terra boots and my SL actives, and if I the money I would be very happy to also own either. I use my Terra boots now mostly for when I walk with my family. The SL Active boots are super tough, but I find them heavy. I initially got them because they could take crampons. However, I found them very tiring to walk in by the time you add an extra 800 grams of crampon to them. Consequently, these get used when conditions don't require crampons. For crampon use, I use the Scarpa Ribelle Lite boots, which are closer in weight to the Terras than the SL Active, and have the ability to take semi automatic crampons. I use these boots a lot, most of the year round. I am going to do a 2 year review of these soon. Given that I live in the South East of England, I don't do a lot of crampon walking. I am thinking about getting some aluminium crampons to get the weight on my feet down even further. They don't last as long as steel crampons, but would probably still give me years of service given infrequent use. Looking ahead, I think when the time comes I will replace my Terras with the Ranger, as this is more suited to hill walks, whilst still being good for my South Downs walks. I will keep my Ribelle Lite boots as these are superb. This makes my SL Actives a bit redundant, but you can't have too many boots 🤣. It's interesting to hear your view about the Berghaus Baltra. The shop that I work in part time sells quite a few of these, but we rarely get feedback on products after purchase, so your comment is very useful. Thank you very much for watching, and taking the time to make an interesting comment, its much appreciated 👍
I've gone up a very tall, very rocky mountain in a pair of these. Some sensitivity of the sole, otherwise amazingly comfy. 8 days, 4000m ascent and descent, rocky terrain during 6 of the 8 days.
That little extra in budget goes along way in quality and life span too, am sure they will be tried and trusted for many years to come, hills, paths and more, great review, feedback and experience, thanks John 😊 have a great week, Ceri and Kat ☕ ❤ 👍 🧭 🗺
This guy is excellent. I bought a pair of these many years ago and have just returned from the Dolomites where unfortunately the sole parted company from the boot, but they served me well. I’m thinking of replacing like for like as they are extremely comfortable but, as is mentioned in the review, the rocky terrain of the Dolomites may just be a little too much for them & I’m considering a slightly stiffer boot that may be more suitable. I understand that there is also an option to have some Scarpa boots resoled should it wear out or come unstuck.
Thanks for your kind words 🙂. I think you are correct about the terrain maybe being a little too harsh for the Terra boots. However, it's worth contacting scarpa to see what they say. As regards a tougher boot, the Scarpa SL Active boot is a stiffer, tougher version, which I have. A not so obvious alternative is the Scarpa Ribelle Lite boot. This is stiffer again, but splits the difference weight wise between the Terra and the SL Active. I am astonished by how comfortable they are for general hillwalking. The only slight downside is that they are intended for winter use, so might be a little warm in high temperatures. I have used mine in temperatures up to about 15 degrees and they are fine. I did a video looking at mine in January this year if you want to take a look. I will be interested to hear how you get on and what you do. Best wishes and thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, I really appreciate your support 😊
Evening John and happy Easter to you 😀 🐣 interested to hear you feedback on these boots, I recently bought a pair similar to these, but am struggling to find my feet with them, I under estimated my need for ankle support. I keep reaching for the old Solomon boots. Going to sit back and watch the rest of your video now, thanks for this 👍 Ceri and Kat ❤👍☕ 🥾
Some of the Solomon boots are very good if you need a lot of ankle support. I think that one if their models (the 4D I think) come up very high. These Terra boots come up reasonably high, but the Active SL model comes up further, albeit at a much heavier weight and stiffer sole.
@@alanrobinson2229 I see a lot of people in the shop who love salomons. They are particularly good if you have feet on the narrow - average width range.
@@alanrobinson2229 funny you should say that, as we do get the occasional customer come in with wide feet and say they are really comfortable, and others say way too narrow. I guess it depends on which part of your foot is the wide bit.
I feel like I need to give a shout out to my recently acquired Altra superior 6 trail running shoes (I walk). Soo comfortable, unbelievably light weight. I will probably use for dry thee season,but trail runners use all season in all terrain( excluding snow / ice),so may become my main footwear. Could turn out to be the best pair of footwear I have ever bought
Hi Alan, I think that trail running shoes are very popular.many of them have a wide footbed around the toes to enable them to spread out when you walk / run. My wife has a pair of Inov8 trail running shoes for walking for this reason. Thanks very much for watching 😊
Splashing the cash on footwear definitely goes a long way, I recently found the order for my Danner Pathfinder boots, 2013 and I'm still wearing them today.
I always find sizing a real problem because of my foot shape, especially in the stiffer boots which don't mould to your feet so well. Lately I've started wearing trail runners (Altra Lone Peaks) as an alternative on easier ground as I'd failed to find a lighter weight boot to suit. They do take some getting used to because of the zero drop but I'm finding they as working well. I didn't look at the Scarpa Terra, but after seeing excellent review this perhaps I should.
Some of the modern boots are nice and light. It's worth trying some on from Scarpa, Salomon and Merrell. Merrell would be a step on from trail runners, and their Moab Mids are very comfortable, particularly if you have difficult feet. They are very roomy inside, and often work very well with heel lock lacing techniques. For easy ground they are a good option.
Thanks for making a great review! I'm debating between these and the Salomon Quest 4s. I know they're different boots. My context is the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada, doing lots of day hiking and a couple of backpacking trips every year. I love the comfort and durability of the Scarpas, but it sounds like they won't be as grippy when summiting some peaks here with scree and loose rock. Do you have any thoughts?
Thanks for your nice comment, Nader. I suspect that the Salomon Quest boots would be a better bet for the hikes involving loose rock and scree. The Scarpas are super comfortable but are intended for reasonably good trails. A friend of mine has some Quest boots and uses them in Scotland where often there is no path, and finds them very good. One thing to bear in mind with Salomon boots is that they tend to be quite narrow. Hope this helps 🙂
Thanks so much for the prompt and helpful response, John. Yes, I think what you're saying makes great sense. Duly noted on the narrow boots. I appreciate your hard and good work!
I have just bought a brand new pair of Scarpa Terra GTX for £79.99 with free postage. They are a replacement for my Quechua 600 Trek boots (which have lasted many years and are very similar to the Scarpa Terra). I use them as a year-round boot for easy terrain, around base camp, around town etc. The Terra GTX are very comfortable straight out of the box due to their very supple leather, although the surface does mark extremely easily. I use Grangers G-Wax or Redback Boot Wax. Generally any pure Bees wax will be ok on most of the Scarpa boots and is in my view better than Scarpa's own HS12. I tend to trek 100% off-piste, staying clear of well known routes or paths, preferring to explore well into true wild territory well off the beaten track. So the soft-leather Scarpa Terra is not truly robust enough. The Scarpa Cyrus Mid GTX is a similar boot to the Terra and although my partner has used them over difficult mountain terrain in the Brecons and Snowdonia, I personally find both to be fragile and un-supporting, and the leather too thin, plus the sole not thick enough to absorb sharp crags or rocky terrain such as dry stream beds. I do the majority of mountain climbing or trekking over all terrains in all seasons, wearing Scarpa Manta boots (older non-goretex versions). The Manta are superb boots over rocky terrain, densely overgrown forests or swampy boglands...in fact anywhere. I simply change to thin socks for summer and medium merino or pure lambs wool socks in winter. Subscribed! 😉
Wow, you got an amazing deal with your Terra boots, I have never seen them for such a good price before. Your experience sounds similar to mine, in that they are very comfortable out of the box. The price to be paid for that though is that they are a little fragile for rough terrain. Your Manta boots are a better bet for that sort of thing. I have a pair of Scarpa Ribelle Lite boots which I use for rougher ground. Thank you very much for subscribing, I really appreciate your support. Hope the coming week is good to you 😊
@@thecampingastronomer8554 Cheers. Yes I managed to get a great deal on the new Scarpa Terra GTX at half price and quickly clicked 'buy now' before someone else saw the deal! 😂 Only took one day to arrive with free P&P so it was indeed a super deal. I'm wearing the Terra boots as we speak. Just changed back into them after an off-track forest/hill trek wearing the Manta. Have a great week! 😉
For a lot of scrambling, I might recommend the Delta. Higher rand on toe area. On the other hand, this would need to be weighed up against flexibility elsewhere, though the Delta is more flexible than SLs. Have you used the Terras for scrambling?
I don't do scrambling anymore, lost my head for heights as I get older. Apparently something happens to your sense of balance as you age, which is why you start to feel less comfortable with heights. However, I did suggest to the lady that if they got into Via Ferrata more seriously then they might consider having a second, stiffer, pair of boots. She said that they may also do some winter walking with crampons, so I mentioned the SL's and also the Ribelle Lite boots, which I use in winter.
Hi Roy, I agree entirely. At this price point, a bit more money spent makes a big difference I think. Thank you very much for watching and commenting, its much appreciated 😊 PS just took a peek at your channel and subscribed 👍
Tried on a pair in Go Outdoors yesterday. Found they fitted a treat - had been after Meindl Comfort but found that wearing a thick sock left the toe box tight, strange as several sites recomend the Meindl as they claim the footbox is bigger than the Terra - not in my case.
Hi Steve, I think that Scapa did a slight revamp of the Terra a couple of years ago. They initially called it the Terra II and it looked pretty much identical to the original. They then appeared to revert back to calling the latest version simply Terra. However, I think that one of the changes made to the new models was a slightly bigger footbox to make the boot suitable for more people. I think that at this sort if price point going to a shop to try on is always a good idea. Hope you get many happy miles in them 👍🙂
Thanks for that. I mainly use the Ranger as a winter boot in the North Downs. Excellent in mud and wet. I went on a group walk around the Oare marshes near Faversham in early April. People wearing fabric boots seemed to be slipping and sliding and trying to avoid deep puddles. I wear the Rangers once a week on a short off road walk to the supermarket during the rest of the year to keep them worked in. 11 years and still going strong.
The Baltras have also lasted surprisingly well. I wear them from late spring through to early autumn and on town walks throughout the year that involve some off road.
Thanks for that. The Coolmax socks from Trespass are excellent for summer wear and very cheap. Makes the Ranger easily wearable in the heat.
I've belatedly realised that modern cushioned linings don't require a liner sock. The fit without is much better. I've never had a blister with the Ranger, but the boots always felt tight towards the end of a hike with liner socks. Probably accounts for the very few negative accounts I've read of the Ranger. It's possibly the best all round boot on the market. You could probably do your Skye walk in them.
Lot of people complain about the look of the Ranger. Not meant to be a fashion statement anyway, but once it's fully worked in, it takes on an impressive classic hiking boot appearance.
There's nothing wrong with a boot looking classic I reckon 👍.
I'll track down a pair of those Coolmax socks. Hope you have a good week ahead 😊
I just bought a pair today, first time trying them and looking forward to using them in many terrains, cheers for the review.
I hope you will be as happy with yours as I am with mine.
Thanks very much for taking the time to watch and comment 🙂
Thanks for the interesting comments. I can't seem to wear out the Rangers. Had them 11 years and even the soles are still usable. Unlike the Terras, they are resolable when the time comes. I don't walk as much as some and it's in the North Downs, but still, I've done a fair amount of mileage and wear the boots at least once a week.
The Baltras too seem durable. I read a lot of comments online about almost all makes of boot, complaining of wet feet. My own conclusion is that the lining is unlikely to be faulty. I suspected the Baltras of leaking, so tested them in the bathroom and the Rangers too while I was at it. I put them under a running tap, then walked in the bath filled with a few inches of water. No leaking. Next, i went out in continuous heavy rain wearing waterproof overtrousers and the Baltras. I walked several miles and my feet were dry at the end. No doubt people often come into your store complaining about leaking Goretex. Must be a real headache for you. I think the likely causes are condensation and water seeping from the socks into the boots.
Incidentally, I always replace the manufacturer's footbed. Makes a real difference.
Hi Mal, coincidentally I had a nice chat with a lady today who had bought her boyfriend two pairs of Scarpa to choose from for his birthday. One was the Terra and the other the Ranger. He opted for the Ranger because he expected them to last longer and be more robust (they had started doing scrambling and were about to go on holiday in Europe to do some Via Ferrata).
You are very right about people thinking their Goretex boots or shoes leak. Most commonly they are dog walkers going through wet grass with Goretex shoes on. I get them to do a very similar test to the one you describe in order to determine if the membrane has failed. As you say, a failed membrane is the rarity here.
I think the Baltras are a good boot for people who don't want to spend the money for Scarpas.
Thank you for watching and leaving such an interesting comment, it is much appreciated 👍
Back again. Recently I've tried the Rangers in summer with Coolmax socks from Trespass, no liner sock and athletic insoles from Sof Sole, designed for running shoes. Whole new dimension of comfort. Amazing. I use Grisport Merino in spring and autumn and Horizon socks in winter. Only occasional use of liner socks now. They work quite well with Grisport in cooler weather. I've discovered the modern boot linings don't require them and they make the boot too tight. Far more comfortable without. Might explain the odd negative review I've seen of the Ranger.
@MalWhite-mh5td now that is interesting. There is a Trespass in my local shopping centre, so I'll pop in there. I am glad you are getting good results with your Ranger boots.
Hope you have a good weekend 😊
Thanks Jon. I may well try a pair on the next time I’m at Go Outdoors . I have a myriad of foot issues that make boots a no no, but there’s no harm in trying a pair on. 👍🤞
There is no substitute for trying them on in store. It is really difficult to buy online as all the manufacturers have a different take on any given size. Have a nice week ahead 😊
Nice review John I had an old pair(2014) of La Sportivas which were leather and basically couldn't get replacement ones as they've now moved away from leather. Kind of a shame since I actually liked having a leather pair. Now I have a mix of boots, but still have one pair of tank like Asolo leather boots. Great overview of boots John, I always tell mates don't skimp on boots and buy them from a proper shop where folks like you know what they're talking about!!
Thanks Ollie. I still like leather as I find them easy to look after and they are still waterproof after the goretex membrane may have split. Having said that, I had a pair of Asolo fabric boots for a few years which did me proud.
Have a good week 👍
Hello John, hope you're well. This is just the kind of info I need at the moment I need all the gear recommendations I can get . I'm just starting to get into hiking again I've always enjoyed walking and used to do quite a bit of it when younger. We've just acquired a dog so now I've got no excuse to get out and about. My plan's hopefully this year is to start or should I say have a go at semi solo wild camping (me and the dog) I've always wanted to do it and living in Chesterfield the Peak District is on my doorstep so the opportunity is perfect. But I need EVERYTHING first I haven't even got a tent yet lol and I'm well out of touch with what's what so this is perfect. Cheers pal.
Thank you Jason, if your budget can stretch to these boots then it's worth trying a pair on in your local shop. Living in the Peak District is ideal if you want to have a dabble with wild camping. Have a look at Paul Messners channel, he does most of his camping up there.
In terms of tents, Vango make good beginners wild camping tents (the Banshee 200 model is very popular), and OEX make good value sleeping bags.
Thanks very much for watching and commenting 🙂
@@thecampingastronomer8554 Thanks pal much appreciated I'll check them out. 👍
Great video. The Terras look like a comfortable boot. You've also got a pair of SLs for hard mountain and winter use, but I'm a bit surprised there's no mention of the Ranger or Delta. I'd like to hear your comments on those. I use the Ranger myself, mainly in the North Downs. Also Berghaus Baltra in better weather. Superb grip on the Baltra.
Hi Mal glad you enjoyed the video.
I haven't got experience of the Delta or Ranger, so I tend to not say much about products I haven't used myself.
Both of these boots sit in the gap between my Terra boots and my SL actives, and if I the money I would be very happy to also own either.
I use my Terra boots now mostly for when I walk with my family. The SL Active boots are super tough, but I find them heavy. I initially got them because they could take crampons. However, I found them very tiring to walk in by the time you add an extra 800 grams of crampon to them. Consequently, these get used when conditions don't require crampons.
For crampon use, I use the Scarpa Ribelle Lite boots, which are closer in weight to the Terras than the SL Active, and have the ability to take semi automatic crampons. I use these boots a lot, most of the year round. I am going to do a 2 year review of these soon. Given that I live in the South East of England, I don't do a lot of crampon walking. I am thinking about getting some aluminium crampons to get the weight on my feet down even further. They don't last as long as steel crampons, but would probably still give me years of service given infrequent use.
Looking ahead, I think when the time comes I will replace my Terras with the Ranger, as this is more suited to hill walks, whilst still being good for my South Downs walks. I will keep my Ribelle Lite boots as these are superb.
This makes my SL Actives a bit redundant, but you can't have too many boots 🤣.
It's interesting to hear your view about the Berghaus Baltra. The shop that I work in part time sells quite a few of these, but we rarely get feedback on products after purchase, so your comment is very useful.
Thank you very much for watching, and taking the time to make an interesting comment, its much appreciated 👍
I've gone up a very tall, very rocky mountain in a pair of these. Some sensitivity of the sole, otherwise amazingly comfy. 8 days, 4000m ascent and descent, rocky terrain during 6 of the 8 days.
Glad that you had a great adventure on these boots. Mine are still going strong, and as comfortable as ever.
So helpful and informative. Thank you.
Thank you Paula, glad you found it useful 👍
That little extra in budget goes along way in quality and life span too, am sure they will be tried and trusted for many years to come, hills, paths and more, great review, feedback and experience, thanks John 😊 have a great week, Ceri and Kat ☕ ❤ 👍 🧭 🗺
Thank you both for watching and commenting. Hope you have had a lovely Easter weekend 😊
This guy is excellent. I bought a pair of these many years ago and have just returned from the Dolomites where unfortunately the sole parted company from the boot, but they served me well. I’m thinking of replacing like for like as they are extremely comfortable but, as is mentioned in the review, the rocky terrain of the Dolomites may just be a little too much for them & I’m considering a slightly stiffer boot that may be more suitable. I understand that there is also an option to have some Scarpa boots resoled should it wear out or come unstuck.
Thanks for your kind words 🙂.
I think you are correct about the terrain maybe being a little too harsh for the Terra boots. However, it's worth contacting scarpa to see what they say.
As regards a tougher boot, the Scarpa SL Active boot is a stiffer, tougher version, which I have.
A not so obvious alternative is the Scarpa Ribelle Lite boot. This is stiffer again, but splits the difference weight wise between the Terra and the SL Active. I am astonished by how comfortable they are for general hillwalking. The only slight downside is that they are intended for winter use, so might be a little warm in high temperatures. I have used mine in temperatures up to about 15 degrees and they are fine. I did a video looking at mine in January this year if you want to take a look.
I will be interested to hear how you get on and what you do.
Best wishes and thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, I really appreciate your support 😊
Evening John and happy Easter to you 😀 🐣 interested to hear you feedback on these boots, I recently bought a pair similar to these, but am struggling to find my feet with them, I under estimated my need for ankle support. I keep reaching for the old Solomon boots. Going to sit back and watch the rest of your video now, thanks for this 👍 Ceri and Kat ❤👍☕ 🥾
Some of the Solomon boots are very good if you need a lot of ankle support. I think that one if their models (the 4D I think) come up very high. These Terra boots come up reasonably high, but the Active SL model comes up further, albeit at a much heavier weight and stiffer sole.
Yes,Salomon for me too.
Bought pair of quest element ,comfort straight out of box and lightweight,love them .
@@alanrobinson2229 I see a lot of people in the shop who love salomons. They are particularly good if you have feet on the narrow - average width range.
@@thecampingastronomer8554 hi
Just to let you know,I have broad feet and my Salomons fit better than my Scarpa 👍
@@alanrobinson2229 funny you should say that, as we do get the occasional customer come in with wide feet and say they are really comfortable, and others say way too narrow. I guess it depends on which part of your foot is the wide bit.
I feel like I need to give a shout out to my recently acquired Altra superior 6 trail running shoes (I walk).
Soo comfortable, unbelievably light weight.
I will probably use for dry thee season,but trail runners use all season in all terrain( excluding snow / ice),so may become my main footwear.
Could turn out to be the best pair of footwear I have ever bought
Hi Alan, I think that trail running shoes are very popular.many of them have a wide footbed around the toes to enable them to spread out when you walk / run.
My wife has a pair of Inov8 trail running shoes for walking for this reason.
Thanks very much for watching 😊
Splashing the cash on footwear definitely goes a long way, I recently found the order for my Danner Pathfinder boots, 2013 and I'm still wearing them today.
Wow, you have done well with those boots 🙂👍
@@thecampingastronomer8554 hope you get a good run out of your Scarpa's too 👍🏼👍🏼
@@AggyGoesOutdoors thanks 👍
I always find sizing a real problem because of my foot shape, especially in the stiffer boots which don't mould to your feet so well. Lately I've started wearing trail runners (Altra Lone Peaks) as an alternative on easier ground as I'd failed to find a lighter weight boot to suit. They do take some getting used to because of the zero drop but I'm finding they as working well. I didn't look at the Scarpa Terra, but after seeing excellent review this perhaps I should.
Some of the modern boots are nice and light. It's worth trying some on from Scarpa, Salomon and Merrell. Merrell would be a step on from trail runners, and their Moab Mids are very comfortable, particularly if you have difficult feet. They are very roomy inside, and often work very well with heel lock lacing techniques. For easy ground they are a good option.
Thanks for making a great review! I'm debating between these and the Salomon Quest 4s. I know they're different boots. My context is the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada, doing lots of day hiking and a couple of backpacking trips every year. I love the comfort and durability of the Scarpas, but it sounds like they won't be as grippy when summiting some peaks here with scree and loose rock. Do you have any thoughts?
Thanks for your nice comment, Nader. I suspect that the Salomon Quest boots would be a better bet for the hikes involving loose rock and scree. The Scarpas are super comfortable but are intended for reasonably good trails. A friend of mine has some Quest boots and uses them in Scotland where often there is no path, and finds them very good. One thing to bear in mind with Salomon boots is that they tend to be quite narrow.
Hope this helps 🙂
Thanks so much for the prompt and helpful response, John. Yes, I think what you're saying makes great sense. Duly noted on the narrow boots. I appreciate your hard and good work!
I have just bought a brand new pair of Scarpa Terra GTX for £79.99 with free postage. They are a replacement for my Quechua 600 Trek boots (which have lasted many years and are very similar to the Scarpa Terra). I use them as a year-round boot for easy terrain, around base camp, around town etc. The Terra GTX are very comfortable straight out of the box due to their very supple leather, although the surface does mark extremely easily. I use Grangers G-Wax or Redback Boot Wax. Generally any pure Bees wax will be ok on most of the Scarpa boots and is in my view better than Scarpa's own HS12.
I tend to trek 100% off-piste, staying clear of well known routes or paths, preferring to explore well into true wild territory well off the beaten track. So the soft-leather Scarpa Terra is not truly robust enough. The Scarpa Cyrus Mid GTX is a similar boot to the Terra and although my partner has used them over difficult mountain terrain in the Brecons and Snowdonia, I personally find both to be fragile and un-supporting, and the leather too thin, plus the sole not thick enough to absorb sharp crags or rocky terrain such as dry stream beds.
I do the majority of mountain climbing or trekking over all terrains in all seasons, wearing Scarpa Manta boots (older non-goretex versions). The Manta are superb boots over rocky terrain, densely overgrown forests or swampy boglands...in fact anywhere. I simply change to thin socks for summer and medium merino or pure lambs wool socks in winter.
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Wow, you got an amazing deal with your Terra boots, I have never seen them for such a good price before.
Your experience sounds similar to mine, in that they are very comfortable out of the box. The price to be paid for that though is that they are a little fragile for rough terrain. Your Manta boots are a better bet for that sort of thing. I have a pair of Scarpa Ribelle Lite boots which I use for rougher ground.
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@@thecampingastronomer8554 Cheers. Yes I managed to get a great deal on the new Scarpa Terra GTX at half price and quickly clicked 'buy now' before someone else saw the deal! 😂 Only took one day to arrive with free P&P so it was indeed a super deal.
I'm wearing the Terra boots as we speak. Just changed back into them after an off-track forest/hill trek wearing the Manta.
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For a lot of scrambling, I might recommend the Delta. Higher rand on toe area. On the other hand, this would need to be weighed up against flexibility elsewhere, though the Delta is more flexible than SLs. Have you used the Terras for scrambling?
I don't do scrambling anymore, lost my head for heights as I get older. Apparently something happens to your sense of balance as you age, which is why you start to feel less comfortable with heights. However, I did suggest to the lady that if they got into Via Ferrata more seriously then they might consider having a second, stiffer, pair of boots. She said that they may also do some winter walking with crampons, so I mentioned the SL's and also the Ribelle Lite boots, which I use in winter.
For outdoor gear, it's usually better to spend a little extra as there could be significant value-added in comfort, protection, durability etc...
Hi Roy, I agree entirely. At this price point, a bit more money spent makes a big difference I think.
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Tried on a pair in Go Outdoors yesterday. Found they fitted a treat - had been after Meindl Comfort but found that wearing a thick sock left the toe box tight, strange as several sites recomend the Meindl as they claim the footbox is bigger than the Terra - not in my case.
Hi Steve, I think that Scapa did a slight revamp of the Terra a couple of years ago. They initially called it the Terra II and it looked pretty much identical to the original. They then appeared to revert back to calling the latest version simply Terra. However, I think that one of the changes made to the new models was a slightly bigger footbox to make the boot suitable for more people.
I think that at this sort if price point going to a shop to try on is always a good idea.
Hope you get many happy miles in them 👍🙂