How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes

Ideal for wet weather, these La Sportiva shoes are made for hikes when you want to feel fast and keep your feet dry. FriXion® White outsoles give you traction and stability on technical terrain.
Imported.
View the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor Product LineView all La Sportiva Men's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | ePE GORE-TEX Extended Comfort membrane |
| 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 rubber |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 12.2 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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These shoes run small, requiring upsizing one full size. They feel snug and secure, instilling a sense of stability and protection. The toe box size is just right. After many miles of breaking them in and hiking in Yosemite, I can attest to their excellent grip (both dry and wet granite), but the heel is so narrow and rigid that I ended up with sore heels and a blister. Also, the inner membrane on the top of one shoe separated from the outer gore-tex fabric, touching the top of the foot with every step, unlike the other shoe (not a big deal but annoying due to asymmetric feel). All in all - could have been a fantastic shoe but ruined by poor heel design. Bummed.
Haven’t had a chance to put them through the wringer yet, but I’ve worn La Sportiva hiking shoes for years always in a size 42. But the toe box in these is short and had to go up a full size to a 43.