How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes

Light and breathable, these La Sportiva boots are perfect for mixed-terrain hiking. The GORE-TEX® construction keeps your feet dry. Abrasion-resistant welts in the most exposed areas boost durability.

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View all La Sportiva Women's Day Hiking Boots| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX® membrane 100% recycled polyester |
| Upper | Anti-abrasion and water-repellent synthetic fabric |
| Lining | ePE GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort |
| Midsole | 5 mm TPU stiffener; polyurethane foam with anti-abrasion TPU film |
| Support | None |
| Outsole | Vibram® Spring-Lug with polyurethane foam lining |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 10.8 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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I expected more durability from La Sportiva... I bought these a few weeks ago for a trip to the White Mountains. After only two weeks of hiking in the Whites the Aequilibrium Hike GTX are falling apart and allowing water in. Due to the durability alone, I cannot recommend these. I hope La Sportiva fixes the issue as these are a perfect crossover boot-trail runner for my hiking style. They are lightweight, allow a wider & natural range of movement, protects foot with well placed cushioning, plus the grip and double heel are top notch for control & stability on trail. Unfortunately, replacing these every couple weeks is not a viable option... If you hike infrequently or on very well maintained trails that won't be hard on your shoes- these could be a good fit. Otherwise, take a pass on these.
These are very narrow - even for La Sportiva. I also had to go up a half size from the women's La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Boot that I've bought 3 times. There are no back loops to help tug them on. The laces are cut in half and *sewn in*, which means you can't replace them, and the top ankle hook chews up laces. They are sexy. But I can't keep these for price point and given the design flaws.
I have had these shoes for 5 months, and i love them. I took them to Iceland in the winter, where we trekked through glaciers, and they were very comfortable to wear all day. I summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in August and love that they are super light, waterproof, and they are my favorite shows by far.


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