You will likely need double boots or a very good pair of singles that offer the stiffness needed for crampons.
Best mountaineering boots for aconcagua.
I always prefer the inner boot system and these boots can be used on 90 of the mountaineering trips i am currently undertaking.
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Seen too many black toes frostbite not bruises over the years with people even when warm wearing double boots scarpas and koflach and still catching a bad cold year.
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I use these boots on island peak mera peak aconcagua mount elbrus they are versatile for climbing in a wide range of conditions and terrain.
But i hear you.
They can be laced up quite high keeping ice snow rocks and twigs out of your boots so you can focus on the summit and the protective vibram rand helps to cushion your foot and keep it from.
But i will still go with my koflach double boots.
Not worth the risk in my opinion.
Aconcagua is a loooong non technical slog on a lot of rough ground so you want something that is as comfortable as can be.
Fantasize about wearing something like nepals on aconcagua.