ok so I understand that boots like the LS Mons, Millet everest, Phantom 8000 and the kayland 8001 are the staple for High altitude. But what if you are not going above 8000m, or even 6000m?...but thats all you have.
Me and my roomate are going to AK for a couple of weeks in May. We were having a conversation about equipment and rolled onto the topic of boots. He previously climbed Cho Oyu and bought a pair of kayland 8001's. Everything other time he has rented boots through the guide company. However this time we are not going with a guide company and he is set on just wearing his Kaylands cause he doesnt want to buy another pair of double boots. So what is going to be the downside to this. I have never worn something like that before but is it going to be in his benefit to just get another pair, or will it be alright.
he seems to think he'll be fine. but I also dont want to be 8 days in and have his boot situation go south and have to cut the trip short.
Thoughts, opinions, spray, advice?