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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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I work in footwear and have tried to wear La Sportiva in the past. Always too narrow or just the wrong fit. This new version of the ultra raptor is much better for me. Not wide, but accommodating for a technical boot. I had to figure out that I needed to go one full size up. Looking forward to some time in the Sierras to really test them out.
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.
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 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.