How to Choose Hiking Boots

With 360° breathability and excellent traction and stability, the low-cut La Sportiva Spire GTX women's hiking shoes will get you up to base camp and back to the trailhead with dry, comfortable feet.
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View all La Sportiva Women's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | ePE GORE-TEX SURROUND waterproof/breathable membrane |
Upper | Abrasion-resistant mesh |
Lining | Synthetic |
Midsole | Compression-molded EVA |
Support | TPU inserts |
Outsole | Vibram XS Trek |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 10 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
33 EU | 33.5 EU | 34 EU | 34.5 EU | 35 EU | 35.5 EU | 36 EU | 36.5 EU | 37 EU | 37.5 EU | 38 EU | 38.5 EU | 39 EU | 39.5 EU | 40 EU | 40.5 EU | 41 EU | 41.5 EU | 42 EU | 42.5 EU | 43 EU | |
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U.S. Women's | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 5.5+ | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 7.5+ | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 9.5+ | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
EU | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.5 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 |
Mondo | 24 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 |
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'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'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.