Agree with the general consensus here that if your goal is winter peaks in Colorado, you are better served getting an insulated boot versus a mountaineering boot. I've got both the Nepals and an insulated Salomon boot and only wear the Nepals if I know I'm gonna be in crampons, which is generally in springtime for couloirs. I actually don't think the Nepals are that warm either and generally I run warm, but maybe my feet run cold. I tried all sorts of different footbed inserts/sock combos as well. Price, warmth, and comfort all say get an insulated boot.
I think it was Steve Gladbach that said for winter 14ers in Colorado, all you need is a 200g insulated boot.
Mountaineering Boots Warmth
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Re: Mountaineering Boots Warmth
I have the Mont Blanc Pros and they are my only winter boots. I do use them for ice climbing and crampony things, and I’ve taken them up La Plata, Quandary, Sherman, and a Longs attempt and they were reasonably comfortable. If it got under 10 I would want something warmer. I get cold feet pretty easily but have a bombproof pair of wool socks, and always carry a second pair.
Pro tip: if your feet get cold do not put on a pair of second socks unless you want to cut off circulation and lose some toenails. Rookie mistake my first winter climb.
Pro tip: if your feet get cold do not put on a pair of second socks unless you want to cut off circulation and lose some toenails. Rookie mistake my first winter climb.