Scarpa SL M3

Bluff
Reviewed: 01 November 2010

Rock solid support

Very supportive and solid boot

TAkes a week or so to wear in

Excellent boot.

danonthehill
Reviewed: 07 December 2009

THE STANDARD 3-4 SEASON BOOT

The most important thing about a hiking boot is that it must fit. The Scarpa SL M3 is therefore a good choice for the serious walker because it comes in three different width fittings B, BX, BXX- regular, wide and extra wide. Mine are BX wide. None of the other brands would fit my foot. Luckily the Scarpa Sl M3 is an excellent boot. This is the standard boot for year round walking and has a B1 crampon rating for use with G10s etc. fine for basic winter walking. If you are looking for something winter specific then go for the Manta with its B2 crampon rating.

Heavy. Can be expensive, so try to buy them in the sale. Like all leather boots, you have to spend some time breaking them in, and these have particular tough/thick leather so it might take a bit longer.

At first, I was worried about the extra weight of these boots, but soon forgot about this when confronted with my first boulder field and many river crossings, where the boot's toughness, extra ankle and heel support became invaluable. The lack of a goretex lining is actually a positive in my view. I keep them well waxed and have never had wet feet, there is also no risk of a lining failure in the long term. They should last for years. A very reliable boot.

nick mcguirk 2
Reviewed: 08 February 2008

EXCELLENT

strong
offer excellent support
very comfortable

toe can scuff up easy
a little heavy

will definately buy these again...although had mine for a cpl of years now and i cant see me needing a new pair for awhile

Simon Cheung
Reviewed: 28 May 2007

SOLID AND RELIABLE

GRIP
CUSHIONING
WATERPROOFNESS
LIKE ARMOUR FOR YOUR FEET

NEEDS A RUBBER TOE RAND
A BIT HEAVY

EXCELLENT

Mac
Reviewed: 20 January 2007

GOOD STRONG BOOTS YOUR GRANDAD WOULD APPROVE OF

Sole gives such confidence when scrambling they look great and will keep your feet warm in all Scotland can throw at you.

lacing system bit fiddly and they scuff very easialy and price.

A great solid boot built by some of the best in the world.