Alternatives to Vibram Boot Soles?
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:14 am
This must have come up here before, but I am hopeless with the search function.
I have just three pairs of Scarpa Manta boots for all my walking. They give fabulous support and when worn in become incredibly comfortable.
But they only seem to come with Vibram Soles. Great on dry rocks, and on ice when wearing crampons! But very slippery on wet rock and ice. Especially as my walking style is best described as like an out of control elephant.
One of my pairs of Mantas is due for repair and re-soling.
Can anyone suggest a sole that I can try and get fitted that will handle wet rock etc a lot better than Vibram? With three pairs I can cope with less of a sole life: more security underfoot would be a decent trade off against longevity of the sole on just one out of my three pairs of Mantas.
I have just three pairs of Scarpa Manta boots for all my walking. They give fabulous support and when worn in become incredibly comfortable.
But they only seem to come with Vibram Soles. Great on dry rocks, and on ice when wearing crampons! But very slippery on wet rock and ice. Especially as my walking style is best described as like an out of control elephant.
One of my pairs of Mantas is due for repair and re-soling.
Can anyone suggest a sole that I can try and get fitted that will handle wet rock etc a lot better than Vibram? With three pairs I can cope with less of a sole life: more security underfoot would be a decent trade off against longevity of the sole on just one out of my three pairs of Mantas.