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Be ready to tackle rugged trails. These La Sportiva hiking boots help keep you stable on technical terrain. The dual-density midsoles provide balanced cushioning for all-day comfort.




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View the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor Product LineView all La Sportiva Men's Day Hiking Boots| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX |
| Upper | High-tenacity ripstop mesh (85% recycled polyester/15% polyester) |
| Lining | ePE GORE-TEX Extended Comfort |
| Midsole | Dual-density CM-EVA |
| Support | TPU transkinetic EVO heel stabilizer |
| Outsole | FriXion® XF 2.0 |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 14.2 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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Don't have a lot of miles yet but so far have been very happy with them. Super light weight and seem to be very well constructed. Biggest reason for not giving 5 is because of the sizing/fit. I'm typically a 46 EU, purchased a 46.5 to be safe. After another miss at 47 ended up in a 47.5. The length is now good but the toe box is a bit overly roomy (I have a very low volume foot). But for most that's probably a good thing because the 2's were discussed to be too tight.
I ordered these because the specs/highlights for the Ultra Raptor 3 mentioned that it had a roomier fit for wider feet. I ordered a size 11. when the box came i thought "jeez thats a small box" and when i opened them up i thought maybe they sent the wrong size. It was size 11 but i compared them to my other size 11 hikers and they were about 1.5 inches shorter. i couldnt even get the shoe on. So this review is for the sizing.
I really like the Ultra Raptor and was excited that they added some extra volume to this iteration. Unfortunately, I didn’t like some of the other changes they made.
So uncomfortable not wider than a normal boot at all. These boots are stiff, uncomfortable and tight. The only good thing about them is they are super light.