So, I am looking for some advice. I have been looking around here, on other climbing websites, and asking climbing stores and friends and can't seem to get a general idea about how much my feet will swell at high altitude. I am wondering if SPers can help me out a little.
I plan on going to climb volcanoes in Ecuador next winter. As such I have been looking for a double boot (which is stupendously hard in California). Anyway I have tried on six boots and the one that is the best fit is the LS Baruntse. I have about a 1/2" between my big toe and the end of the liner. A bit less on the smaller toes but still no rubbing. That is with a med weight sock and a liner.
Does anyone with experience on these type of boots feel like this is enough room for swelling? My fear is that going bigger could make the heel slip, as I have really narrow and shallow heels (this was the problem with every other boot I tried on). Also, if I mold the liners I assume that I could get a little extra toe room. Yes? No? Necessary?
Any and all opinions welcome! Thanks in advance.