La Sportiva  Ultra Raptor 3 Hiking Shoes - Women's

The Ultra Raptor 3 has been completely revamped. I've been wearing Ultra Raptors for years and this version did address some of the minor issues I had. The tongue now stays put better however they shortened it and, so out of the box the tongue edge digs a bit into the front of my ankle. It has softened with a few wears. I have a low volume, skinny foot (not narrow) and so I was nervous that this was redesigned a little wider to accommodate more foot sizes. I don't really notice it and I'm able to lace up enough to get the right fit. I use a different insole that takes up a little more volume so that helps. There's no longer an extra eye to do a runner's lock lacing and the laces aren't long enough for that, but I find my ankle is still secure. Traction is a little better on the Akyra but these are more comfortable. The Ultra Raptor is still going to be my go to hiking and backpacking shoe. I wear a 9-9.5 in dress shoes but always get a 42 (10) in these and they fit perfectly with just the right extra toe space you need for a hiker.

I have hiked in the Ultra Raptor for years. The Raptor 3 is a great shoe if you want stability and traction while walking or hiking on technical terrain. The ankle height is higher than Raptor 2 but isn’t a problem for me. They are true to size and have a wider toe box which I like. I highly recommend this hiker.

True to size. Wide comfortable toe box. Ankle height is higher than previous model so it may hit your ankle bones (it was ok for me). I really like the loop behind the ankle to help pull shoes on. Sturdy, aggressive sole. The tongue doesn't pull to the side like previous model. I have only walked in them so far, but think they will be great for hiking. All in all, I really like them.

I’m a long time Raptor fan, it’s been my go to hiker for five years between shoe, boot and GTX. Never needed a break in, until this redesign. For six weeks every day I put them on and said I’m sending them back because they were so stiff and heavy. But I waited until a hiking trip to AZ and they finally proved the old trusted friends I’ve come to depend on.

La Sportivas do not disappoint! I really like this restyled Ultra Raptor II. They are super light and fit so well. I need a wide toe box and these deliver. Looking forward to wearing them for a walking tour in the UK, on footpaths, beaches, hills, and dales.

I have loved all of my La Sportiva hiking shoes until I bought these. The tongue is to short and caused blisters on my ankle. The insoles are not high enough and caused blisters on both sides of my feet. First time in 9 years of hiking with LA Sportiva shoes that I have gotten a blister and I have multiple. Going back to the Mutants.

I bought these as soon as they came out! I loved the previous version and was so frustrated when they did away with the older version. One thing they did wrong was to put very short shoe laces in these!!! I can barely tie them!!!