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La Sportiva Akyra II GTX Hiking Shoes - Men's
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Move quickly no matter the forecast in the men's La Sportiva Akyra II GTX hiking shoes. Sticky rubber and aggressive lugs give them all-terrain grip while GORE-TEX waterproofing keeps your feet dry.
Key Details
Waterproof
Yes
Upper
KPU 3D Grid exoskeleton/mesh
Weight (Pair)
1 lb. 11 oz.
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- KPU 3D Grid exoskeleton and mesh uppers provide structure and breathability
- ePE GORE-TEX Invisible Fit membranes protect from rain, snow and sand
- Shock-absorbing MEMlex EVA midsoles cushion your stride
- FriXion® Red outsoles feature varied contact surfaces, guaranteeing maximum grip and durability on all types of terrain
- Aggressive lugs combined with FriXion rubber and Trail Bite™ heels provide all-terrain traction and maximum grip
- Trail Rocker2 outsole shape promotes natural pronation (outer heel to inner toe) support while hiking
- La Sportiva recommends sizing up a half size from your typical street shoe size
- Constructed without intentionally added PFAS
Imported.
View all La Sportiva Men's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | bluesign-certified ePE GORE-TEX Invisible Fit |
| Upper | KPU 3D Grid exoskeleton/mesh |
| Lining | Synthetic |
| Midsole | Injection-molded MEMlex EVA with bio-based components |
| Support | Recycled 3-layer Air Mesh with KPU 3D Grid |
| Outsole | FriXion XT 2.0 rubber |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 11 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
La Sportiva Footwear - Men's
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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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