Updated on 9/26/2024
Why We Love the La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot
The La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot combines exceptional performance with timeless style, making it the perfect choice for conquering the highest peaks or embarking on challenging backcountry adventures. Equipped with a full-length steel shank and reliable cushioning, these boots offer stability and comfort, allowing you to maintain agility and morale even in demanding conditions. The rugged sole ensures excellent traction and is compatible with crampons, ensuring you can overcome icy obstacles with ease.
Key Features
- Traditional mountaineering boot: Designed for rugged missions
- Durable and water-resistant: Leather upper offers exceptional durability and extreme water resistance
- EZ Flex tongue: Removable tongue provides a comfortable fit without pinching or bunching
- Crampon compatibility: Step-in design allows for easy attachment of crampons, ideal for glacier travel
- Mountain-ready sole: Burly sole delivers hardwearing traction on various terrains
- Shock absorption: Flexible midsole ensures long-lasting shock absorption for a comfortable trek
- Stabilizes your stride: Steel shank enhances stability and support on technical terrain
- Size recommendation: Please note that this item runs small, so we suggest sizing up for the best fit
Specs
Upper Material: Idro-Perwanger roughout leather
Rand: Vibram rubber
Insulation: none
Lining: Dry-Best
Closure: lace
Last: Makalu
Footbed: 8mm MtnFlex
Midsole: SBR Aircushion
Shank: 1.5mm Dacromet-coated full steel
Sole: Skywalk MPE
Style: mountaineering single boot
Crampon Compatibility: step-in
Claimed Weight [single]: 2lb 2.6oz
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
Activity: mountaineering, backpacking
