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The Scarpa Men's Phantom Lite Mountaineering Boot offers solid protection on your technical ice and mixed climbs. Primaloft insulation provides endless warmth on crux leads and long belays, and a low-profile built-in gaiter seals water out and protects the laces. Scarpa built the Phantom Lite Boot around a performance FT last for strength and endurance. This technical alpine single-boot is compatible with step-in, strap-on, or GSb crampons.
Bottom Line:
A solid insulated powerhorse for technical ice and mixed climbs.
I wear something between a US Mens size 14 or 15- Euro 48 can
I wear something between a US Mens size 14 or 15- Euro 48 can work for me, sizing just seems to be wonky when you get that big. Anyone here with big feet think I can get away with the EUR 48 Phantom Lites?
The deal was SO GOOD on these at Amazon ($188 SHIPPED) that I went ahead and got the 48's- they IMO they should be considered "true to fit" at that size.
I used the Phantom Lights out of the box for a late season session in Highlight Canyon where I warmed up on a couple of moderate ice routes before hitting the classic Alex Lowe route, Come and Get It. At first I was concerned I did not have my fruit boots (rock shoes with crampons) to tackle this technical and intimidating route. But after slamming in some gear to protect the first overhanging section I was stoked with these nimble and light weight boots. The ankle movement was great and my heel stayed put with the lacing system snuggly locked and tied. My one complaint is that the thinness of the lace was uncomfortable and even painful to tighten securely. And when I tried to change the laces for something thicker I realized getting to the bottom eyelets would have been harder than performing many surgeries, so I relaced the thin ones and will endure. That being said, these boots climb better than other boots in this category, are warm and also exceptionally comfortable, RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX! I had to size down to a 44 after using a 44.5 in the Sportiva Batura's and even could have gone with a 43.5 with a little work with the local cobbler.
Bottom line: Great ice and mixed boot that is super comfortable, stable and climbs better than some fruit boots while keeping my toes nice and warm.
I had a hard time doing approach in these boots. I have previously used them for day outings only, here in Quebec and Adirondacks.
My first multiday use in the Cordillera Blanca and it really hurt my feet badly. To the point that slowed me down hours. Perhaps they weren't broken in yet, I don't know, But I had to do approach in my hiking boots for the rest of the trip.
One thing I know for a fact, correct sizing for this boot is critical.
I've given my pair about four waterfall days, a couple of sport mixed days, and four days heavy-duty backpacking and camping where the temperatures often dropped below minus twenty degrees Celsius and these boots seem to be doing great. They hold crampons well (Grivel Rambo 4 and BD Sabretooth), walk fine (no blisters, even from the git-go), and are surprisingly warm for such a sensitive and close-fitting pair of boots. Very easy to get into and out of, though the narrow gauge laces are already showing signs of wear from reefing through the cordlock tensioner - it's nice to be able to just jump into them in the vestibule in the morning, or off the tailgate of the truck, pull the laces, zip the zip, and get on to other things. Pretty waterproof right now - hope that lasts.
Is the Phantom Lite have or not a removable liner?
On the internet
Is the Phantom Lite have or not a removable liner? On the internet scarpa site, It's show with a removable liner. Need some explanation by somebody who see the boots.
Pretty cool, but I returned them because they're not exactly a double boot in the sense that the liner is not removable. So I ordered a pair of Scarpa Phantom 6000 instead, and I love them. But the sizing is pretty small. I'm generally a size 10, and I had to get size 45 for these boots.
is this boot suitable for climbing lenin peak or khan tengri
is this boot suitable for climbing lenin peak or khan tengri in kazak at 7000 metres? strongwind and temps possibly down to -30 degrees c?? experienced climbers above 6000 metres plse advise
My personal experience with ‘single leather’ mtn boots above 6km is not advisable. If you are ‘fast and light’ you can get away with it in the warmer months/regions, and with the use of liner socks and a vapor barrier. But even then if you get stopped or slowed due to issues you are going to suffer. And in -30 forget keeping your toes if you are forced to spend a night in your boots.
I would bump it up to the Phantom 6k, and the advantage of the removable (hence dryable) liner… and extra warmth. These boots still WAY out perform regular plastic double boots for walking and tech climbing.
My personal experience with ‘single leather’ mtn boots above 6km is not advisable. If you are ‘fast and light’ you can get away with it in the warmer months/regions, and with the use of liner socks and a vapor barrier. But even then if you get stopped or slowed due to issues you are going to suffer. And in -30 forget keeping your toes if you are forced to spend a night in your boots.
I would bump it up to the Phantom 6k, and the advantage of the removable (hence dryable) liner… and extra warmth. These boots still WAY out perform regular plastic double boots for walking and tech climbing.
I would shoot for a 44 in these boots. You might consider looking at La Sportiva as well. I wore Adidas for a lot of years and they always ran pretty narrow, which is very characteristic of Sportiva's.Hope that helps.
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