New to boots with a nylon shank...question?

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nikosia7

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Never had new boots with a nylon shank. When people refer to "break in time". Does that also include more flex in the nylon shank eventually?
 
Nope, not usually.

The break-in is for the upper (usually leather on boots and mostly around the ankle-flex point) and mid-sole (in between the walking-on sole and insole). This also applies to the area around where you lace up (lots of material over-lap in/around the tongue and lace structure).

Actually, a nylon shank helps make for a warmer boot than a "steel" shanked boot and can be better - depending on the use/weight of the wearer.
 
The nylon shank is not as good at distributing impacts as steel shank, so not as good for pronged backpacking on trails with exposed rock edges or tree roots.
 
I have a scarpa Ladakh. Found the rocker or maybe the shank to be uncomfortable. Didn't know if break in would give more flex or maybe a special insert? Thanks
 
nikosia7 said:
I have a scarpa Ladakh. Found the rocker or maybe the shank to be uncomfortable. Didn't know if break in would give more flex or maybe a special insert? Thanks
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Where do you feel the discomfort?

The Ladakh looks to have an all-leather upper (a very good thing if all is quality and SCARPA generally is) and in general, a nice boot. However, maybe that Nubuck is a bit thick and will require some extra break-in time.....
 
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