Scarpa

Kailash Plus GTX

Men's

I've worn the older version of these (Kailash GTX) for the past 10 years (4 pairs). These are similar in fit and break-in, requiring just a few hikes to be comfortable. The construction is excellent and even better than the older model, with few seams in areas prone to abrasion. In my job as a field biologist I usually wore out the Kailash GTX within 2 years, and I'll be interested to see how these hold up. Given their sturdy all-leather construction, I suspect they will last at least as long as the older version.

These shoes are not wide enough. When I measured the width at heel and forefoot they measured closer to standard "D" size. Perhaps the EU or Italian foot runs narrower, but they are clearly not as wide as other company's dimensions.

I buy mens shoes because I have long narrow feet. Mens are usually a bit wide. These however run narrow for mens so they are perfect for me. I added better insoles as arch support was lacking. I’m excited to get out and hike in these.

I just purchased these and wore them on a moderate hike in the White Mountains, with quite a bit of rough trails and steep rock scrambling. They performed great. I ordered the 43 (10) and 43.5 (10.3). Other reviewers noted that they ran a bit small and I also found this to be the case. They also seem a bit narrower than some other boots although this is not a problem for me. I chose these because they seemed like a great value, being not as heavy-duty as a full-grain leather backpacking boot, but more durable than many light hiking boots. I read that nubuck leather tends to be stronger than suede and synthetic, but it is lighter weight than full-grain. Also, the midsole is polyurethane, which is reputed to be more durable than the EVA used in cheaper boots. I purchased these in anticipation of an 8-day backpacking trip in Vermont. I almost went with the Asolo full-grain leather boot, which would have been more durable and had a better two-year warranty, but ultimately I chose this Kailash Plus because I loved the well-rounded durability combined with great comfort and light weight. I'm very happy with my decision so far. Finally, I like the understated look of this boot compared to the over-styling of many other models.