Andrew Rifugio to come! In many sizes

[Rodbelan]

Hey guys, I talked to Emmanuel from Novafor in Blainville Qc... They are the distributor for Andrew Boots; they are going to order some Rifugio in different sizes...

I'll let you know when they are going to receive it.

Isn't it cool?

[fisheater]

That is very cool! Wow, let us know how you do.

[Rodbelan]

That is very cool! Wow, let us know how you do.

I went to Andrew's site, I saw that the distributor was in Quebec, I gave them a call... Voilà! The guy told me I wasn't the only one. Usually, Novafor carries Andrew Boots for climbing... And they always tell themself that they should carry some tele boots... Now is the time!

[wabene]

Sizzle and steak

[lowangle al]

Good luck with the boots Rod. I always wanted a pair of red leather Andrews.

[fgd135]

That is one fine looking boot! Yowza! Puts my black Alicos to shame.

[mca80]

Why are almost all leathers black, and a couple red? Why no natural brown? Btw, how do those boots fit? And how does one go about resoling ski boots? Can you just purchase a new 75mm sole?

[JB TELE]

How do Andrews fit? Wide? Narrow?

[Chisana]

How about duckbill thickness?

[Rodbelan]

How about duckbill thickness?

By the look and proportions, it seems thick (at least thicker than Alaska)... well, it's a norwegian stitch type of construction.And there is 2 shanks (or midsoles). Not frail Thermo glued... I think that's the one Alpina copied for the Alaska.

As far as fit, not sure... I heard that they are on the small side of things (might want to get a size larger). These (Refugio) are the only ones they send to NAmerica — I am guessing it has something to do with toe box width (wider)... The pure Italian boots seems a little finer in width; I bought a very expensive Italian randonnée boot many years ago and they were snug in the toe box... Whatever. I will go and try them.