Long time lurker, but first time posting here on UKC, looking for some advice on getting a pair of scrambling boots.
Currently I own a pair of La Sportiva TX4 and Nepal Extremes. I mostly use the TX4 for most of my mountain/cragging activities and the Nepals for winter or in very poor weather. I'm mainly a climber but have started doing more big mountain walks and scrambles, with the aim to do more in Scotland (multi day bothy/camping trip in Torridon for Easter planned).
When dry I'll normally go for the TX4, but if it's very wet I'll generally opt for the Nepals, which are ok comfort wise but are quite heavy and I really dislike scrambling in them. Although they edge well, I generally find them insecure and miss the smearing ability.This may be due to scrambling in them in predominately wet weather, but I also didn't get of with them in the Alps that well. This has lead me to think an in between boot may be useful, such as a "booty" approach shoe or a B1/2 boot.
A couple of options I've thought of so far below. I've got on well with La Sportiva boots before so focused on them but open to ideas although don't get on with Scarpa boots unfortunately.
Boulder X GTX mids or TX4 GTX mids - Will probably enjoy scrambling with the most but found they aren't the best when in wet grass/mud, especially as the sole starts to wear. Also limitation when using a crampon (for glacier travel, not actual climbing of course).
Trango Trek GTX - Look good for walking, mixed reviews on its scrambling from online reviews.Will i miss not having a sticky rubber on the sole?
Trango Towers - Would take my current crampons by the looks as its B2 boot, and has sticky rubber. However the most expensive by some margin. Additionally, I'm not sure if i'll find them too stiff for scrambling, and so have a similar problem to the Nepals in that respect.
I would intend to use the boots for walking/ scrambling in wet conditions in autumn through to spring, with the option to also use on rocky alpine climbs with possible glacier approaches
If anyone has any experience with any of these or have any suggestions I'd love to hear! Cheers