UH-OH. The pair of 25.5 Scarpa TX Pro (women‘s) arrived today. They are nice! NOT wide, at least for me. The heel pocket and instep are narrower. The length inside the boot has got to be longer than the Crispis because I‘m not jamming my toes. These 25.5’s are pretty comfy, and I can flex the bellows (very nice feeling flex at the bellows and cuff). My left foot is a bit longer; that boot has a bit less room at the toe. The cuff is taller; definitely tighter; I have it on the first notch. Instep is on the first notch; a shocker.
I did not shell fit the boot yet; I will have Billy do that. I can feel the plastic of the shell at the bellows when I flex; it doesn’t hurt but don’t know if I this isn’t good or not. I do have the 26.5 coming to try, too. I am just trying on right now with the stock insole, which must be decent enough for an initial impression.
Thank God I’m visiting a good bootfitter!
Fit is key, but what other characteristics of the boot are important for me, as pretty much a beginner? This boot is much softer than I expected; I like the flex of it.
Is having the option to lock down the heel as is possible on the Crispis important? Is the lack of it a dealbreaker? You guys have been so helpful, keep it coming!
That is why I was glad you ordered them too! Gives you another option that you wouldn't have had if you did not take a chance on them.
Personally, the lack of heel connection would not be a deal breaker for me. The optional Meidjo heel kit is an interesting option...but it is just an option. You got to go with whatever boots work best for your foot. You can still make pretty good alpine turns on tele with the heel free.