La Sportiva  Spire GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's

I've had and loved my Spires for about 1 1/2 years. The treads are now separating from the sole in chunks. I have never seen this on any shoe. I'm just a day hiker so it's not from heavy duty backpacking. They are basically done for.

I already did one of these reviews but will do it again. I bought these hoping for the same fit and quality as the Raptors I own. The quality appear great so don't want to make it sound like they fell apart, I wore them for a week on daily 4 mile easy hikes in my local forested park, the same hike I have done for years with my dog. I developed almost immediately on the left foot and inflammation of my metatarsal which has not been an issue for me before and I was wearing my orthotics in these shoes, after 4 days I developed bilateral shin splints and that is when I decided these were not the shoe for me. I don't like returning used gear but these were not inexpensive and you have to try them out and I did. I will stick with the Raptors but they are always sold out when I look.

I love La Sportiva Shoes. I had a pair of low "hiker" type shoes just like the Spire GTX (former version) and they were AMAZING. I hiked all over Chile last summer to see the total solar eclipse in those La Sportiva shoes. They are over a year old, were worn all around the dusty Atacama desert and they still look practically new! I just had to get another pair of La Sportiva because my feet love them so much. For women who have average to wider feet, these are an excellent, supportive athletic shoe option. If you want THE BEST in active-person shoes (hiking, biking, running, climbing), La Sportiva is worth every penny!

I was excited about this shoe and after five day hikes ranging from 5-10 miles, I've concluded this shoe is not for me. What's working: 1) The traction is great; 2) waterproof feature also works great; 3) my feet don't overheat. What's not working: 1) The shoe is very wide and this combined with seeming bigger than the standard European 40 means my feet move around a lot in the shoe. It's uncomfortable. 2) What I found most annoying is the side of the shoe is too high and constantly rubs against my ankle bone. After a 10-mile hike yesterday, both my ankle bones are red and the skin has rubbed off of them. I was unable to wear the shoe for a shorter hike this morning. Overall, I'd return these if I could. They are too uncomfortable for my feet.

I bought these shoes about a month ago and have worn them on a 15 mile hike, summited two 13ers in them and done other various day hikes. I have a bunion on my left foot and these are the first shoes I have ever found that do not irritate it or make it hurt worse. Also have gotten zero blisters in these shoes. I am in love with these hikers. They are so comfortable and durable and they have helped me to enjoy hiking again due to my feet problems. I typically wear a 7.5-8 in women's shoes and have these in a 39.

I am a USPS city mail carrier with a 12 mile walking route. I've been wearing Hokas for my non-winter shoe for the last 4 years, until they changed their entire line up. I have several feet problems including high arches, plantar fasciitis and Morton's Neuroma. I also wear custom orthotics. Comfort and stability are key. After reading a lot of reviews from people with similar foot issues, and the absolutely stellar reviews from Outdoor Gear Lab I had to try them. They were a bit stiff, and took about a day and a half to break in. They are absolutely fantastic to wear when its raining, a bit stuffy but if that's what it t asked to keep my feet dry them so be it. I love them them. No blisters, no additional issues. I can do my entire route and not feel like my feet are falling apart.

For me, there’s not a better shoe made anywhere! These take me up and down mountains, over rocks with no problem, and on any trail with the possible exception of an ice trail. The shoes have been very instrumental in preventing falls and injury for me because of their stability and fabulous rock plate. They are super durable and stand up to almost anything, including some water because they’re gore-tex. If this is not enough, these shoes are the single, most comfortable shoes, I own. I try not to wear them regularly because I want to preserve them for Trails and hills, but if I had my druthers I would wear them every day of the week anywhere I went because the comfort level is as high as it goes for me. My only concern about the issues is that they will someday stop making them. Please La Sportiva, never stop making these shoes!

These are great shoes! I have used them for 9 months and they are incredibly comfortable. I mostly wear them for day hikes and trail running. They are perfect for travel. I took them to Ireland and they were light weight for packing and waterproof for a rainy climate. I live where we get some snow in the winter and the grid on the base of the shoe works well in snow. This shoe has shined in every use. Thanks La Sportiva.

I've been wearing these for several months now. I hike with dogs for a living and I love these shoes. So far have held up very well. I've definitely been in all terrain and they have been comfy, good traction and overall a good hiking shoe. I did order them 2 sizes to big and I've had to make them work but that was my fault. I went off my Sportiva boot size instead of the shoe size. Overall, highly recommend.

I worse the Spire GTX on a trip trekking around Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains, with lots of talus and uneven terrain. These shoes kept my feet happy the whole trip - they're so comfortable, and I didn't have to worry about getting my feet soaked in a storm or when crossing shallow streams. Great support, but still lightweight.