From the logo TIM (Telecom Italia), they must be part of some of their technicians’ equipment for harsh environmental conditions and areas. I can’t tell if they’re insulated inside, but they’re Gore-Tex, and with the right pair of socks, you can certainly face some snow.
Edit: Scarpa is a very reliable and solid manufacturer, BTW.
@Jess
Yes, they are some boots for Telecom Italia techs. I see a solid Vibram sole and a Gore-Tex membrane. I think that you can use them in light snow; however, I’m a little bit skeptical about doing a lot of miles.
I see an irregularity in the stitching, which means these things will likely explode and/or spontaneously combust if you put them on. Please send them to me immediately, free of charge, so that I may dispose of them safely.
@Nash
The blue shoelaces are definitely an issue here, and a problem only a skilled bootlace mechanic can fix. Luckily I’m one of very few in the nation (whichever yours happens to be) and I’d be able to replace them at a low cost. Please contact me immediately so you can give them to me. To fix. Of course.
@Nash
Good catch. I’ve personally disposed of several size US 9.5M pairs of Scarpa shoes and boots over the years, so I know how dangerous they can be.
Scarpa makes quality boots. They have a Gore-Tex membrane, so they’ll keep you dry in snow. I imagine you could push them to ~20°F with thick merino wool socks, like I’ve done with my Asolo Fugitive GTX and Smartwool extra cushion socks. Maybe even a touch lower, but it depends on how your body runs.
@Hollis
Be sure to fit them with the socks you plan to wear.
Daire said:
@Hollis
Be sure to fit them with the socks you plan to wear.
You get +10 for the typo.
Those are some nice boots.
If these are Euro 47/48, send them to me for testing; I’ll report back.
Now I want the TI edition of these lol.
These boots say Elvis was here.
I know nothing about the boot or manufacturer. Looking at the pictures, I think they are overkill for what most people do outside and will be effective, if heavy, for anything you can ask them to do. Possibly excepting extreme cold, low activity tasks.
Full leather uppers, double stitching, high mid-ankle height, and riveted metal eyelets all suggest heavy-duty use and that the shoe is designed to protect the feet above all else. Open and deep lugs on the outsole will be very effective on soft surfaces and dense/wet snow and good at displacing mud/slush/scat. Vibram, and especially Gore-Tex, are expensive—especially given how many cheaper alternatives there are—and lend to the overall quality I would expect. I’d guess that these are intended for daily, long-term, backcountry use you’d expect in forestry, trail maintenance, etc. Use some good socks and you could certainly snowshoe in them.
Nice boot. How is the weight for distance hiking?
Just add gaiters in snow, I guess.
I know nothing about boots, but if they’re work boots, they may be designed for a bit more standing around than walking/hiking a distance. They might be comfy when you try them on, but once you get a few miles behind you, you might start to feel them in places.
If you want to go in the snow, it matters less what’s on the outside of the boot than the lining on the inside. Confirm they have Gore-Tex or some other seamless waterproof lining, and you’re good to go. If you’re not sure, stand on 4” of water for a few minutes. If your socks come out wet, keep looking.
That’s from the Tim company - it is, at least in Brazil, a telecommunications company.
Scarpa makes the longest-wearing pair of boots I’ve ever encountered. Trying out Zamberlan now, but they have a tall order outlasting the Scarpa.