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La Sportiva FC 4.0 GTX Hiking Boots - Women's
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With a mid-cut design and eco-conscious materials, these lightweight, waterproof women's hiking boots are ideal for moderate backpacking loads and day hikes.
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Waterproof
Yes
Upper
Nubuck leather/recyled nylon mesh
Weight (Pair)
2 lbs. 1 oz.
- Vibram Eco-Step 30% post-consumer recycled rubber on the soles maintains its trekking durability and grip
- Durable nubuck leather and nylon mesh uppers
- Waterproof Gore-Tex Extended Comfort liners are extra breathable
- ECO Trailon zero-waste midsoles with 15% recycled EVA content offer support and cushioning
- Roomy toeboxes
Imported.
View all La Sportiva Women's Backpacking Boots| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Upper | Nubuck leather/recyled nylon mesh |
| Lining | Goretex Extended Comfort / Dri-Lex 40% recycled nylon |
| Midsole | Dual density ECO Trailon/2mm LaSpEV |
| Support | TPU shank |
| Outsole | Vibram Rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 2 lbs. 1 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
La Sportiva Footwear - Women's
| 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 |
Sizing Notes
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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Thank God for La Sportiva Hiking Boots!
Jackie H9 years ago
I purchased these boots a couple of months prior to a strenuous hike to the summit of Mt. LeConte in the Smokie Mountains. I'm an inexperienced hiker and was advised to purchase good hiking boots. They were worth EVERY penny! The climb and return were over 15 miles of rocks, roots, and slippery surfaces. I did not have any blisters or sore places. I wore wool socks. Toe box had ample room and I did not suffer like some of my friends. Just ordered a pair of La Sportiva running shoes hoping I will enjoy them as much while walking in the neighborhood. Thanks for helping my feet to have a wonderful "bucket list" experience while hiking!
Jackie H
34 people found this review helpful
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I REALLY wanted to like these.
Tiffany G9 years ago
I tried on about 7 different hiking boots & it was between these & the Salomon X-Ultra (which, from the reviews, I wanted before I even went to REI). I decided on these. They fit perfect! Plenty of toe room & they're cute as can be. I wore them out for the first time on a 7+mi hike (roundtrip) to Marble Falls, in the foothills of Sequoia Nat'l Park, on 2/12/16. I developed a HORRIBLE blister (about the size of a half-dollar) not even 2miles in. I couldn't continue to the waterfall & had to turn back. By the time I got back to my vehicle, I could barely walk. For the next day...I put moleskin over my heel & put on even thicker socks. I couldn't even walk the 2mile loop around the Congress Trail at Sequoia. I went back to my vehicle & changed into a pair of running shoes & had to continue my day in those. I just assumed, from some of the reviews, that I would be able to just wear them out without breaking them in. I ended up returning these & getting the Salomons. If you decide on these, please wear them for a week or two before trying them out on the trail.
Tiffany G
Seattle, WA
11 people found this review helpful
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Jackie H
Thank God for La Sportiva Hiking Boots!
9 years ago
I purchased these boots a couple of months prior to a strenuous hike to the summit of Mt. LeConte in the Smokie Mountains. I'm an inexperienced hiker and was advised to purchase good hiking boots. They were worth EVERY penny! The climb and return were over 15 miles of rocks, roots, and slippery surfaces. I did not have any blisters or sore places. I wore wool socks. Toe box had ample room and I did not suffer like some of my friends. Just ordered a pair of La Sportiva running shoes hoping I will enjoy them as much while walking in the neighborhood. Thanks for helping my feet to have a wonderful "bucket list" experience while hiking!
Yes , I recommend this product
Adrienne
San francisco
Love these boots, so comfortable!
9 years ago
I bought these boots after a disastrous climb to summit mount Whitney. The boots I wore tore my feet up, heels and toes and i had broken them in plenty. I went to my local REI and told them what I was looking for ( day hikes and overnight backpacking trips with packs up to 60 lbs, cold and warm weather, and ankle support). A plus was that it only takes 3 miles to break them in, which was great because I didn't have much time until my next trip. I hiked rim to rim to rim in the Grand Canyon in December, which means temperatures around 5 at the rim with snow and ice and around 50 in the canyon. We covered around 50 miles and my feet felt great! No blisters, not cold, not hot...perfect! Definitely a great buy.
Diana
Kent, WA, United States
Love this boot!
8 years ago
I have been through at least 5 other boots looking for the perfect one. This is the best of the bunch for me. Soft around the ankle when snugging it up. Footbed is cushioning while giving enough rigid sole. Traction is perfect. Creek or low river crossings are not given a second thought due to water proofing. I hiked 19 miles in these right out of the box and my feet had no issues. The only reason I gave it a 4 was because for me, I would like just a little bit more rigid sole. When it comes time, i will get these resoled with just a little more rigid sole. The boot is very light weight which is nice on those long hikes. Nice good looking boot.
Yes , I recommend this product
hikewithdogs
Have held up!
9 years ago
I have a pair of these that I bought in 2010 and have had heavy use hiking and light use (one or two trips a year) of backpacking. They have held up incredibly well and are just now starting to come apart at the sole, where they bend at the toe. Even though they are starting to come apart, I will continue to use for hikes close to home and will replace them with a new pair for backpacking on trails far from any replacement if they have a total blow out. Both the quality and the comfort are excellent - I have never had a blister from them - even hiking high miles with a heavy pack.
HeatherHK
Atlanta, GA, United States
AMAZING
9 years ago
These are by far the best hiking boots I have ever owned, EVER! Super comfortable and definitely worth the price. I stood in glacier run off and could barely feel the cold but certainly couldn't feel any of the water. These are extremely resilient and very comfortable. Definitely try these on with the type of socks you plan on wearing most as these fit me best with the thicker mountaineering socks with medium level padding. I own a pair of HOKA running shoes that had extra inserts and put those in these shoes for extra comfort but they weren't needed, just an added luxury! I would definitely recommend these shoes to anyone. I barely broke them in before a huge back country hiking/camping journey and had no issues at all.
Yes , I recommend this product
Nuthatch
Towson, MD, United States
Best hiking ever!
7 years ago
Wow! That’s about all I can say about these hiking boots. I received wonderful help picking out these boots in the store. The sales person was quite attentive and when i’d tried on a bunch of boots I landed on this one. Very comfortable right out of the box and now have spent many hours hiking on varied terrain, through streams and up and down some very steep slopes. These boots are very reliable in that I have a good sense of my feet in the boots and having a solid placement with each step. This is particularly helpful when I’m on scree or mud. Thanks for these boots and your help! Peace, Pat
Yes , I recommend this product
D007Angel
USA
20 Miles in 2 Days in Colorado (Rocky Mountain NP)
9 years ago
I guess the title says it all, '20 Miles in 2 Days in Colorado (Rocky Mountain NP'). These shoes were comfortable the moment I took them out of the box at REI, no break in time required for me. Simple as at that, love at first fit and style! Even better when my feet where dry and comfortable after a long day of hitting the trails in 40-70 weather with snow and stream filled trails. These held up in areas where I could have used snow shoes! Can pair with gators and work great, fit great and provide even more weather protection. Really a fantastic shoe and not to mention the style, the style is really great- I got compliments on the trail. No cold feet here, paired with REI wool socks. Good to go! Love at first fitting, hope they work for you!
Yes , I recommend this product
jenhunne
Orange County, CA, United States
No break in period needed
8 years ago
I purchased these boots about a month ago and so far I'm extremely happy I settled on these. I went to REI at least 3 times to try on boots and was hesitant to purchase these because of the cost and lower ankle support. Just like others have said, they are worth every penny! The REI boot reps were very helpful but each one I talked to recommended a different pair. It's not that they discouraged me to buy this pair but they encouraged me to buy another brand. After reading everyone's reviews, I figured I would give these a shot. I recommend trying these on at the end of the day when your feet are swollen. In regular shoes, I wear a 6.5 and am a B/C width. One foot is slightly wider, a C width so I went up a 1/2 size and purchased a 7. Very glad I did. The boots have a wider toe box and narrower through the arch.
Yes , I recommend this product
Netsirk
St. Paul, MN
Nice, roomy toe, but developed hot spot after 4 mi
9 years ago
I tried on every boot sold in the REI store. I liked that this boot felt light and had a roomy toe box. They were comfortable out of the box, but my feet started to get sore and tired on my first 4 mile with pack hike. My husband has a more expensive pair of boots but said his feet didn't hurt at all. These were better than another brand of hiking shoes I alternated with, but I wasn't that impressed when pushed into real use (the little toy mountain in the store is not helpful). In the end, I wish they didn't make my feel so sore. I also wish they had another hook at the top to give you more lacing options. I'll keep these since I need a boot, but I wouldn't recommend them to serious mountain hikers. Also, it did slip a bit on wet rocks and the tread seems shallow. All in all, okay for short hikes, but if I were doing a multi day camp to camp hike, I'd be really unhappy.
No, I do not recommend this product
Marti68
Portland, OR, United States
Put these through the test...
8 years ago
Bought these for my winter hiking/backpacking use. My main needs were waterproof, I live in Oregon and it rains most of the time, and for backpacking, as I pretty much never carry less than 15lbs. Wanted a stiff sole in case I needed to put on crampons, and something my microspikes would stay on. Read the reviews and REI's primary use (backpacking) and after trying on a bunch of boots chose these. Took them out on the first hike and did find them to be very comfortable right out of the box. Unfortunately they did get wet. After doing some research I did discover it is best to add waterproofing right out of the box, but I haven't been able to get them waterproof since, even with a Nikwax application. That said, they did work with spikes, crampons and snowshoes. The main reason for the low score is that when I started to pack in the 20-30 lb range, the soles were not stiff enough to prevent feeling rock through the soles. I need to be able to carry up to 45lbs, so this is a problem. They also failed to grip well on a natural Rock friction slab during my mountaineering class. I do need a good grippy sole for rock travel.
No, I do not recommend this product
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