La Sportiva - Glacier Approved Proof

[tlombard1]

Can someone provide me with a link or a document that states that the La Sportiva Glacier boot is NWCG approved for line Wildland Fire Fighting?

http://www.sportiva.com/products/prod/282

Also, does anyone know if the Glacier EVO is also apporved. Anyone used the EVO? Thoughts?
http://www.sportiva.com/products/prod/282

Thanks, Tom

[LAFIRE1938]

As I understand it, this boot is not NFPA certified, but Jumpers and Hot Shots have been wearing them with some success. But then again, they get away w/ a bit of a relaxed standard on 'regs'

Stay Safe-
Tyler

[Gnufsh]

AFAIK they are not NFPA certified. However, I have heard that they meet USFS regs for use (ie they have the 8" min height, the right type of sole, etc). Sorry I don't have confirmation on that, though.

[jobhunter]

regarding the La Sportiva's, they are USFS approved. Last summer there was an email that went around stating it was ok to use them. They have Vibram soles, and are 8 inches in height. We have guys that have been using them for about 3 years with mixed reviews. The soles are only sewn on, and not screwed and sewn like Whites and Nicks. A few guys have had the soles start to come off after 1 season. However they are supposed to be really comfortable and at a fraction of the price of other boots you can afford to replace them every year if need be.

Tyler....easy on the Jumper bashing...

[RxFire]

Gnufish is correct in that they meet NWCG standards

Changes to the "Red Book" (see attachment)

[RxFire]

Wouldn't you know it... The lost memo surfaces :rolleyes:

http://www.wildlandfire.com/docs/2007/NFAEB_PPE_footware_62105.pdf

[Gnufsh]

Ah yes, I think it's the ones below size 8 or something that are less than 8" high (but I don't remember exactly). Thanks for the links guys.