How to Choose Hiking Boots

End the day with happy feet—whether you've spent it off-road or sightseeing in town. The men's La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX boots combine the support of boots with the agility of trail-running shoes.
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View the La Sportiva TX Product LineView all La Sportiva Men's Day Hiking BootsBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | bluesign-certified ePE GORE-TEX Extended Comfort waterproof/breathable linings |
Upper | Air-mesh; welded TPU overlays |
Lining | Synthetic |
Midsole | Compression EVA with co-molded stabilizing insert |
Support | Microfiber heel stabilizer |
Outsole | Vibram Ecostep EVO rubber |
Can Be Resoled | Yes |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 2 lbs. 1.5 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria 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 |
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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I don't recommend this boot for any kind of serious hiking or field work. I wore them for hiking local trails for one year, and there are now two holes in the synthetic upper on the right boot. The left boot is starting to wear through as well. The durability is quite poor for a hiking boot. The boots are light and comfortable, but they are more appropriate for casual use.
The outsole is stiff and there is no midsole to speak of. Only a thick insole could make up for that kind of unforgiving construction, but this has a very thin insole. There is so much lateral flex in the uppers that I would not trust the boots to support my ankles. I'm returning these.