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 Women'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. 7.6 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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I normally wear a size 7/7.5 in sneakers, 7 in heels, and 7.5/8 in hiking boots, depending on the fit. I first ordered the EU size 38.5, because I own Merrell Speed Solo Mid Waterproof hiking boots in US size 8 (EU size 38.5). The sizing chart for La Sportiva also reflects that EU size 38.5 is equal to US size 7.5. However, it was way too small -- even smaller than my normal size 7 sneakers when I compared the two side-by-side, and my toes were crunched up against the front of the shoes. So, I ordered the EU size 39.5, 40, and 40.5. I ended up keeping the EU size 40, which is a whole 1.5 size up from what was recommended. When I looked on Reddit, others also sized 1 to 1.5 up from their normal sizing, and I wish I looked into that more before originally ordering the 38.5 size. When I compare the EU size 40 La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 GTX hiking shoes to the US size 8 Merrell Speed Solo Mid Waterproof hiking boots, they are equivalent in size. Hope this helps future buyers consider which size to order. I really love the comfort of these shoes, and it is quite stable all around. Love that it is waterproof as well.
I am going to hike around Mount Blanc in France in September and was looking to a good light shoe with support, cushion in the heel and good soles. I found it in this shoe. It is perfect. The insole really keeps my foot from rolling over or tripping. I look forward to hiking everywhere this summer in the mountains of Colorado.