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

[nikosia7]

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?

 

[fmajor007]

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.

 

[nikosia7]

Thank you fmajor

 

[Thomas Linton]

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.

 

[svbk556]

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?

What brand/style did you pick up?

 

[nikosia7]

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

 

[fmajor007]

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

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.....