La Sportiva  Makalu Mountaineering Boots - Men's

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Traditional design meets advanced tech in these La Sportiva boots. Burly uppers hold up to the demands of the high alpine. Dual-density rubber outsoles are made for use with your automatic crampons.

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Features

  • Ideal for general mountaineering, heavy backpacking or tree work
  • Classic mountaineering boot look and fit with burly 3 mm Idro-Perwanger® Roughout leather
  • EZ rollerball hardware for easy lace-up in the field
  • Removable EZ Flex™ tongues
  • Dry-Best® lining: synthetic moisture-management textile lining designed to improve breathability and moisture transport
  • Protective Vibram® rubber rand adds excellent toe protection
  • Full steel shank accepts automatic crampons but can also kick steps in snow all day without a crampon if needed
  • SBR AirCushion midsoles: Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) cushioning layer providing shock absorption, durability and load-bearing support
  • La Sportiva MPEvo outsoles
  • Proprietary outsole system (Mountaineering Performance Evolution) utilizes dual-density rubber construction for traction, durability and automatic crampon compatibility
  • Weight (half pair): 1 lb. 1.5 oz.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Mountaineering

Footwear Height

Over-the-ankle

Footwear Closure

Lace-up

Upper

3 mm Idro-Perwanger® Roughout leather/Vibram® rubber rand

Lining

Dry-Best®

Midsole

SBR AirCushion

Support

8 mm MtnFlex with 1.5 mm Dacromet-coated full steel shank

Outsole

La Sportiva MPEvo rubber

Can Be Resoled

Yes

Crampon Compatibility

Step-in

Weight (Pair)

2 lbs. 3 oz.

Gender

Unisex

Sustainability

From a Climate Label Certified brand

Reviews

12 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

86% 6 of 7 reviewers recommended

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Alaskan enthusiast
Location:Fairbanks Alaska
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 months ago

Most excellent products.

I bought these six years ago and have worn them more than any other shoe or boot I own. The ones I bought were a beautiful light green that I hated to cover with snow seal but I did for function over fashion. I have recommended these boot to many and am going to replace them with a second pair after six years have remained extremely comfortable but showing wear so time to get the next set. I also have two pairs of the yellow mountaineering boots with removable liners and a pair of the black stretch cleated training shoes. This company makes great products !

Alaska Dave
Location:Homer, AK
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
6 years ago

A true off road spectacle

Solid boots. Finally a pair of climbers that doesn't kill my feet to hike in. I was skeptical at first about a loose heel cup (crossing over from the Salomon line), but the leather really takes to the user after a couple hikes. These are genuinely good, all around mountain boots. Might need insoles.

Justlts
Location:Nationwide
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Great work boot

I am a lineman that climbs wood and steel regularly. These have by far been the best investment I have made. They are also comfortable. I will by these for now on won’t climb in anything else.

eug
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 week ago

GREAT boot!

For sure the best mountaineering/hunting boot there is. This is my third pair in just over 22 years of hunting and i absolutely love this boot. the reason is, they wear the same from the first day well into their life span. they last about 10 years with heavy use and the fit is just awesome.

Chris73
Location:Fairfield Illinois
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Just not the quality product of the past

Just finished my 3rd pair in 5 years. The heel cup breaks down quickly , and the lining wears through quickly. My heels did not lock in , like the Malala’s I have had in the past . I wish lasportiva would return to the quality of the past.

Linelife
Location:Ocala, Fl
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Best work boot

These boots have been the best pair I've ever had. 2 years of line work and they still have alot of life left. Wish they had protective toe.

Junior
Location:Socal
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
6 years ago

Climbing boots

I use them for work. Perfect for walking in harsh terrain and climbing poles. They were not hard to break In at all.

Jammor
Location:BC, Canada
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
6 years ago

Love these boots

Hi quality. Fits true to size. Performs as advertised. Easy break in period for a boot this hearty

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