Finding the right boots for your feet can be a lengthy process

Finding the right boots for your feet can be a lengthy and expensive process. Many outdoor stores are well stocked if they carry two different models and many carry none at all. There are numerous manufacturers making boots for all types of climbing and for every style of foot. Sizing these boots can be near impossible if you don't live near a climbing destination with a well stocked store. Here are some tips on starting your quest for the ultimate mountaineering boot.
Plastic Mountaineering Boots
Plastic boots are designed for extreme conditions. They are called "double boots" which means they have a warm insulating liner with a firm plastic shell. They perform well in rocky scree terrain, extreme cold and moisture. A great type of boot for beginners and high altitude mountaineering. Pros: Quick drying, extremely durable, short break-in period and comfortable on the feet. Cons: They can be heavy and awkward to walk in
Koflach Vertical Boot
Scarpa Inverno Boot
Koflach Degree Boot
Leather Boots
Leather boots with a full shank/lug soles are more snug on the foot and precise on steeper climbs. They resemble the feel of hiking boots when walking on firm surfaces and are lighter than double plastics. They excell when climbing on variable snow, ice and rock terrain. Pros: Lighter and more precise. Cons: Not warm enough without over boots for high altitude (above 14,000 ft), Longer break-in period, Can be hard on the feet if not fit properly.
La Sportiva Nepal Evo GTX
La Sportiva K4 S Boot
Leightweight Technical Boots
These guys are the future of mountaineering boots. Though not as warm, they are half they wright as their predasessors and climb twice as nice. The Trago S Evo performs finely on rock while the Trango Extreme is great on ice and rock.
La Sportiva Trango Extreme Evo GTX
La Sportiva Trango S Evo GTX