La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's
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A pinnacle of mountaineering footwear! Light, warm, Nepal EVO Gore-Tex boots by La Sportiva are the choice for serious climbs.
Shop newer version- Expedition-worthy, 3.2mm silicone impregnated Idro-Perwanger leather uppers offer the finest in natural breathability and waterproof durability
- Total waterproof protection and insulating warmth from seam-sealed Gore-Tex® Duratherm® liners
- High-rise, Vibram® XSV sticky rubber rands stand up to rock abrasion and crampon wear
- Molded heel cups and 3D Flex system at ankles stabilize feet while allowing comfort on long approaches or using French technique
- Anatomically shaped for comfort, integrated elastic gaiters help keep out snow and trail debris while keeping in warmth
- Roller lacing system, locking D-rings and lace loops allow for effortless on and off even while wearing gloves
- EZ OUT pull loops allow quick release of lace locks for easier exit from boots
- Padded and ventilated tongues offer a secure, custom fit while relieving pressure from laces
- Shock-absorbing polyurethane inserts and air cushioning soak up shock and vibration on rock and ice
- HDPE plastic midsoles provide mountaineering stiffness and stay strong in extreme cold while eliminating the weight and chill of a steel shank
- The La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX boots feature durable, high-traction Vibram® IBS (Impact Brake System) rubber outsoles deliver reliable traction on wet and dry terrain
- Molded heel and toe welt areas allow compatibility with most types of crampons, including strap-on, hybrid and rigid step-in
- Boots can be resoled
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View the La Sportiva Nepal Product LineView all La Sportiva Men's Mountaineering Boots| Best Use | Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Upper | Roughout leather |
| Lining | Gore-Tex/polyester |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation | Gore-Tex Duratherm synthetic liner |
| Midsole | Nylon/polyurethane/rubber |
| Support | 9mm Ibi-Thermo cork |
| Outsole | Vibram rubber |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Crampon Compatibility | Step-in |
| Weight (Pair) | 4 lbs. 9 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
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| U.S. Men's | 2.5+ | 4 | 4.5+ | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5+ | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 8.5+ | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 10.5+ | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 12.5+ | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 | 15.5 | 16 |
| U.S. Women's | 3.5 | 5 | 5.5+ | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 7.5+ | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 9.5+ | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 11.5+ | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 13.5+ | 14 | 14.5 | 15 | 15.5 | 16 | 16.5 | |
| EU | 34 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 47.5 | 48 | 48.5 | 49 | 49.5 | 50 |
| Mondo | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 |
Sizing Notes
For boots: Add one half size to your street shoe size. You should be able to slip one finger behind your heel when you are standing up with the boot unlaced and your toes touching the front. If the boot is too short, your toes will get smashed walking downhill. Too long and your heel will slide up and down and give you blisters.
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Love these boots
I rented these from my climbing group last year and loved them so much that I bought them for my next climb. I am a Women's 9.5-10 and I went with a 43, which is a full size larger than I normally wear. The women's version of these were too narrow but these fit like a glove. I wore them in Iceland this year for an ice climbing course and all of the other women and even men who could, had to borrow these bc they have the stiff bottom when they were climbing the ice wall. The way they fit me, is that they don't even need to be broken in and they are warm and respectively light.
Better Than I Expected
My boot options are very limited due to my shoe size. I was fortunate to pick these up on sale and with a gift card. I put about 10 trail miles on them before a Cascade climb. They performed better than I expected. I don't think there's much break in to be had with these so find out what you need to do to get your feet adapted to the boots (i.e.: calluses, tape, moleskin, etc...). I often put a patch of moleskin on my heel and I did this trip but I don't think I really needed to. The key feature for me is the locking eyelets before the ankle hooks. This lets you adjust the toe box for comfort, then cinch down your heel and ankle for stability. I have an ankle issue so this is important. They're waterproof and rock solid!
The ultimate mountaineering boot.
After wearing a few different insulated mountaineering boots including Vasque M-Possible and Lowa-Civetta, I was unhappy with the amount of movement my heel allowed and the resulting blisters. These were almost totally comfortable right off the shelf and after a single hike, were broken in enough. I then wore them on a 4 day climb of Mt Rainier's Kautz Glacier which includes a variety of terrain from snow/ice walking, scree slogging, ice climbing, glissading, etc. I found these boots to be PERFECT and I could not be happier. The price hurt a little bit but in the end, I would spend it again for the comfort my feet experienced. Thank you La Sportiva!
Loved them on The Mountain
I have size 13.5 feet, wide across the toes, yet not a high volume foot. These boots fit great (size 48)! I usually find boots that fit heel to toe, but most boots have too much volume even with extra socks/liners. Minimal break-in (walking up and down flights of stairs for a few months) then the first time they hit dirt/snow was the climb up Mt. Rainier. Wore them with a thin sock-liner and "mountaineering" thickness wool socks. Had to stop and re-lace only a few times. Zero blisters. I was especially worried about this due to my short break-in period, but not a single blister. Climb was early June, about a foot of snow dropped before our ascent, but feet were warm when moving (but not hot and my feet tend to over heat in tennis shoes!). Toes would get cold when we stopped for more than a few minutes, but would warm up quickly. Overall great boots, very comfortable, can't wait to use them again.
Climbed Mt Elbrus
After a considerable amount of research I opted to purchases the Nepal EVO GTX mountaineering boots as my first pair of climbing boots for a trip to Russia to climb Mt Elbrus. I was not disappointed. My feet were not cold (I wore a sock liner and pair of thick synthetic socks) or wet, even in whiteout conditions and 60 km/hr winds. I have wider feet, but the tow box had ample room. My only complain was the that the heel is a little slender (hence the 4 rather than 5 stars), but after taping my heels it was fine. Typically wear a size 9 in women's shoes bought a 41 in boots and it was perfect.
Awesome Alpine Boot
I bought these used this summer from a friend who never used them. I love Sportivas, my previous boots were the K 2 model which are falling apart after 60 or so long routes. These are similar but alot warmer. I used them this fall on Shastas Hotlum headwall doing the rock variation. Way better than plastics in vertical scree and they kept my feet warm down to about 10 F. This november we decided to try the south face of Lone Pine Peak. They were fairly comfortable on the hike in but i ended up using the for 75% of the route as it was quite cold. They work great on etriers and even free up to 5.7ish. I really only needed my slippers on the chimney and friction pitches. Incredible boots for alpine routes.
Great Boot - Make sure you break them in
I already own La Sportiva Trangos and Lhotses.... so I picked these bad boys up to complete my set. Anyhow, this pair of boots took about 30 miles of good hiking before they were broken in to the point I was happy with them. My previous 2 pair of La Sportiva boots only took about 10-15 miles of hiking before they were broken in. These things are robust, which probably explains the longer breaking in period. Do not assume you can take them "out of the box" and throw a old pair of super feet in them then do a long approach, you will be very sorry if you do.... (or at least I know I would have been)
Wow these boots are amazing!
Warning Long Review! If your like me you will appreciate the attention to detail if not oh well. Okay so this is my very first review of any product which considering how much gear I own should tell you something. For years I have read reviews and have come to rely on them so I figured it was about time to give back to the climbing/outdoor community. First off these La Sportiva Nepals are simply put awesome! Before I go any further let me explain a few things. First I just bought these boots a few months back when REI had the 20% coupon which made them much more affordable. Either way they are worth the price. So back to my story I bought the boots walked around the house a few times in them and took them to the gym for a 1 hour session on the stair climber. Yes I did get a few strange looks especially since these boots scream check me out but who the heck cares. So with very little (almost none) break in I took these boots on a winter ascent this past weekend December 10-11 2011 of Mt San Gorgonio. 22 miles total via the South Fork trail which took a total of 17 hours over 2 days. We were going through at times 2-3 feet of snow with no snow shoes (kind f wish we had them) wearing only gaitors and these boots. FYI my brother in law had the same boots and this was his second time wearing his. These boots performed flawlessly through wet snow carrying 45-50 pound packs. I was thankful I had these boots my other boots would have been totally soaked and my feet would have been killing me. I tried on the Lowa's and the Scarpa's both of which REI carries and decided on these for several reasons. Comfort, stability, high gaitor and breaking system. Highlights of boots: -Comfortable, seriously straight out of the box although I do add the Ed Veisters Sole inserts into all my boots as an FYI. I suffer from mild plantar fascitis and tend to get sore feet if I stand still for too long so these boots were really comfortable no issues with fascitis but consider replacing the inserts since the stock ones are so so. -Stable, these things performed awesome carrying heavy loads over ice, logs, rocks etc. I felt like I was invincible in these boots. -Warm, okay let me preface this with a few things. First these boots were super warm the whole trip with a few notations. During our ascent to base camp temps ranged from about 40 degrees high to 30 as the low. During this time we were almost always on the move so never did I get cold feet. However when we finally got to base camp about 10,400 feet my feet did get a little cold. Temps were beginning to cool to low 30's and my feet having sweat a little more due to us pushing hard to get to camp in time to set up camp, eat etc. before dark got a little cold. Nothing that concerned me but something I need to mention. Also I wore these with Smart Wool mountaineering socks. Same thing in the morning feet were a little cold at 4:00 a.m. however after 10 minutes on the trail they felt plush. These boots are not plastic boots so these will not keep your feet warm in super cold temps like plastics do but if you are climbing in the Sierras, CO or anywhere else like that they should be just fine. I am actually going to climb in these in Jan in Ecuador when we do Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. Bullet proof, these things took everything we threw at them. What impressed me the most was how warm and dry they stayed through deep wet snow. My feet only got wet once and that was because I left the vents on my Arcteryx pants open like a dummy and a ton of snow came in when we glissaded down a huge chute. Totally my fault but even with the snow in there they dried fast and my feet were still warm. Also coming down hill in deep snow where it was too deep and light to glissade we just made a beeline straight from the top of San G back to base camp. There were times when we were going down fairly steep slopes through 2-3 feet of windblown snow only to find rocks and logs and other debris underneath and these boots took it all and my back and feet never once hurt. Overall these boots are great these are the first pair of "Mountaineering boots" I have purchased so bear that in mind but from someone who puts comfort at the top next to safety these boots rock.
Really good boots
These boots are crazy expensive but worth every penny. Let's face it, when you're scaling a steep pitch of glacial ice at 11,000 ft, do you really wanna skimp on your boots? Your answer should be no. I've put my pair through the ringer for 2.5 years and they continue to perform great. Yeah, they get sweaty wet after climbing all day. Yeah they are kinda heavy. Yeah they look horrible. and Yeah, they are super comfortable, bomber stiff on the soles with enough flex in the ankle, warm enough for 3 season travel and take to crampons like a duck does water. I've tried 2 other brands of similarly technical boots and find these to be far and away the best. My only critical comment is to reiterate another reviewers feedback that the sole and upper seems to wear down really fast. The toe rubber on mine is pretty shredded. That said, I've spent weeks pounding the toes of these boots into the snow and ice to make steps so I cannot really complain about it.
Excellent Boots
These boots are perfect. I have used them in a variety of locations and different temperatures. From climbing Mt Rainier to Mt Shasta they perform perfectly. They allow you to adjust pressure in different areas of the boot due to the lacing system. Boots are one of the most important pieces of equipment, no not cheap out on them or you will regret it.