How to Choose Hiking Boots

Offering the protection of hiking boots in a low-profile trail shoe package, the women's La Sportiva Akyra II hiking shoes are ideal for day hikes or fastpacking over rough terrain.
Imported.
View all La Sportiva Women's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
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 |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5.5 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 think I would have liked these but I was so disappointed when the strap broke on the first try.
I second what the other commenter said. The strap on the akyra II (which the first one was my favorite shoe) are weak. Mine snapped in the second hike I took them on. Very frustrating. I recommend not buying the akyras until La Sportiva fixes this issue….
I had no familiarity with La Sportiva, so I was a little hesitant to purchase, especially with the European sizing, but I really like them. I usually wear Saloman trail shoes, which I have always liked, but for some reason I decided to give these a try. I usually wear a 7-1/2, occasionally an 8, so I ordered the size 39, and they just fit. I would not want them any smaller. But they are comfortable straight out of the box. They have good support, and they grip your heel well. And they are so stinkin' cute.
This is my second pair of the La Sportiva Akyra II hiking shoes. These shoes have great traction. I feel confident, light, and nimble on steep rocky/gravelly terrain in these shoes. As an added bonus, I love the colors. I highly recommend checking out these hiking shoes.
I love these hiking shoes. I especially appreciate the great traction and nimble/light feel while hiking on rocky, gravel, and steep terrain. I feel confident on my feet in these shoes. I also love the fun colors. I’m so pleased with my La Sportiva Akira II hiking shoes.