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Pull on the La Sportiva Spantik Mountaineering Boots and climb higher and harder.

The La Sportiva Men's Spantik Mountaineering Boots give you the warmth for high-altitude and winter mountaineering and the agility to send difficult ice and mixed pitches. The synthetic outer boots increase flexibility and help reduce weight to a low 5lb 1oz per pair. Heat-moldable, removable liners give the Spantik Mountaineering Boots a precise fit to ease foot fatigue and minimize heel lift when you front point steep ice. La Sportiva knows what it feels like to lace boots while you wear gloves, so the invented the Fast Lace System, which lets you cinch down these boots with a single pull—even with gloves.

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I got a pair of Spantiks, they work great...

SAM

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I got a pair of Spantiks, they work great but after long exposure hours and climbing sessions, the rubber band sticked to the external thermal insulation patch is comming appart, the whole boot still works but i really need to know wich kind of glue to use to get that fixed till i can get a new pair and keep them waterproof.In the pic u can see remains of glue i tried before... Did this happened to anyone? Cheers and safe summits

I got a pair of Spantiks, they work great...
Pat Palmer

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There's a product called Shoe-Goo that is availible in just about any shoe store/department. I've been using it for over 20 years, and a repair made with it will typically outlast the article being repaired. It is improtant to make sure what youe are repairing is COMPLETELY clean and dry for it to work properly. Otherwise, the repair will fail in a month or so.

My foot is 11 inches long, and i wear a...

jacob robertson

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My foot is 11 inches long, and i wear a size 10.5 U.S. street show, what size do you recommend?

Pat Palmer

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Going 1/2 US size up has always worked for me with La Sportiva. Size up to 11 US/44.5 Euro. My doubles are Koflach and not La Sportiva, but the same 1/2 size up works for them as well.

Anyone tried and had any luck using these...

dmrofka848585

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Anyone tried and had any luck using these as a splitboard boot?

Brandon Collett

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I haven't but they don't look quite tall or supportive enough for the downhill. You would probably have issues with binding bite in your calves. You could take a look at the Deeluxe Sparks. They are not clip in crampon compatible, but they do work nicely with other styles and have a vibram sole. http://www.backcountry.com/deeluxe-spark-snowboard-boot-mens

Micah L

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I've splitboarded with the Spantiks and they do not perform nearly as well as a snowboard boot, since the forward and rear flex is far too much. It's not quite survival boarding though your goals should be more oriented towards a cold weather/technical climb more so than the descent. I've also seen these strapped into boards on the summit of Denali several times and everyone seems to make it back in one piece . . .

Stevee B

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I have splitboarded in these and they are just fine. The key is to change out the liner with a more snowboard specific liner. I use the liners from my Burton Ambush boots and have been very happy, no performance drop on steep technical lines.

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tomp220151

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Keep feet surprisingly comfortable, dry and warm under a variety of conditions. Never got a blsiter using these, even during break-in period. Used on Rainier 3 times, including in winter. Very light.

How do these boots size up? Are they...

Josh Allred

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How do these boots size up? Are they similar to Nepal Evos?

I own a pair of Trango Extreme EVO Lt GTX in size 45.5. They fit great. How do Spatnik fit compare to those as well?

Thanks!

Micah L

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Josh,
The Spantiks fit very similar to La Sportiva's other mountaineering models with a bit more toe box room to accommodate for high altitude/colder weather. I wear the size 44 Spantiks, Batura, Nepal, and Trango and all fit well for their intended purposes.

Your Nepals will serve well as your technical mid-altitude, single-push boot and the Spantiks could serve as an expedition/extreme cold boot.

Im looking for a boot that works for winter...

Josh Allred

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Im looking for a boot that works for winter mountaineering in the lower 48 (Shasta, Rainier, etc). Are these boots overkill or just right?

Duncan Poling

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Overkill? No.
Could you get away with using less boot on these climbs? Probably, but that depends upon the demands of your feet.

It is wise to ask this question, but don't forget about socks. Most people fail to understand that socks play a critical role in the insulation and comfort of a boot. Something to consider: you may be able to get an "inferior" boot for less money, and supplement it with socks and liners. Obviously, you are still going to want a boot with some insulation and a waterproof barrier (GTX), just note that there are more affordable/versatile alternatives out there. This is not to say that the Spantik is a bad boot, just keep an open mind.

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chienspam1779854

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All the discussion of which soft boot is better and how to mod hard boots for BC snowboarding seemed a bit ridiculous to me. I was hoping that there is a mountaineering boot that is ideal for snowboarding. Main reason is because the main reason I like to go into the backcountry is to get in the high alpine areas, where a boot that can perform like an alpine boot is critical for safety reasons. To find one that does not compromise the snowboard riding is ideal.

Well, for anyone interested in this, I believe these guys, and now I, have found it.I have taken this boot out twice. Since I bought this on sale for $600 at the end of the season from Backcountry.com (as of today, it is still on sale), my choices for snow conditions were limited here in the Seattle area. My first trip was to the Hyack backcountry area. More specifically, I toured the line underneath the west facing wooden power lines. Conditions were essentially slush, with some hiking through the woods. My findings were identical to all that has been mentioned thus far. Clearly, these are superior hiking/mountaineering boots, that much is obvious. More important to me was how they toured and how they rode. On both accounts, they were awesome. There is absolutely no compromise in the riding. The only modification I needed was to adjust the forward lean forward, given the volume of the boot around the lower leg is less than a standard snowboard boot (I used to ride the Salomon Malamute). The boots were super responsive on turns. For touring, there are no complaints either. The added stiffness of the boot actually made it easier to get on the edges when traversing. I imaging that they will also perform quite nicely when I am able to fix the heel with the new Karakoram heel lifts and start skating down logging roads. Hiking up steeps with these allowed me to kick steps that probably would have turned my toes black and blue with the Malamutes. Extremely effective for climbing the steeps.

The second tour I did with these was today, the McLellan Butte, North Couloir. did about 3000 ft vertical in again slushy spring snow. Experience was identical, if not even better because I had to hike across multiple boulder fields, which probably would have shredded the Malamutes. Having these boots when I got up high where the angle was close to 50 degrees gave me a lot more piece of mind. Being able to kick deep solid steps was absolutely key. As far as the ride down, all I can say is that these boots felt so good that I am considering wearing them for resort riding.

If you have a wide foot, make sure you try these before purchasing, or make sure you can exchange them if necessary. These are European made boots, which tend to be more narrow than US made boots. I wear 9.5s in the Salomon Malamutes. I started by trying the 43s, but the toe box was just too small. After moving up to 43.5s, this was better, although there was still tightness around my forefoot. This sensation was completely relieved after I took out the insole. I am happy to report that the 6.5 hour hike on McLellan Butte caused absolutely no pain or blisters. In fact, they are one of the most comfortable boots I have ever worn, period! The only other negative is the cost. Even at $600 (they were originally $800), I will probably not wear them for routine resort snowboarding, although I think they would be just fine. However, they are extremely well built boots. If used just for backcountry riding, I suspect they will last a while. Given the comfort and peace of mind they have given me, they are worth every penny!!

In summary, I believe these are a great alternative to soft snowboard boots for backcountry/alpine snowboarding. It is a shame that this is not better known. I have suffered through many tours with the wrong boots, and have probably compromised my safety a few times as well due to soft boots. If you have the same concerns, these are definitely worth trying.

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Jason

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Let me start by saying that I have looked for a while for a mountaineering boot that is ideal for snowboarding. Main reason is because the main reason I like to go into the backcountry is to get in the high alpine areas, where a boot that can perform like an alpine boot is critical for safety reasons. To find one that does not compromise the snowboard riding is ideal. Well, for anyone interested in this, I believe these guys, and now I, have found it.

I have taken this boot out twice. Since I bought this on sale for $600 at the end of the season from Backcountry.com, my choices for snow conditions were limited here in the Seattle area. My first trip was to the Hyack backcountry area. More specifically, I toured the line underneath the west facing wooden power lines. Conditions were essentially slush, with some hiking through the woods. Clearly, these are superior hiking/mountaineering boots, that much is obvious. More important to me was how they toured and how they rode. On both accounts, they were awesome. There is absolutely no compromise in the riding. The only modification I needed was to adjust the forward lean forward, given the volume of the boot around the lower leg is less than a standard snowboard boot (I used to ride the Salomon Malamute). The boots were super responsive on turns. For touring, there are no complaints either. The added stiffness of the boot actually made it easier to get on the edges when traversing. I imaging that they will also perform quite nicely when I am able to fix the heel with the new Karakoram heel lifts and start skating down logging roads. Hiking up steeps with these allowed me to kick steps that probably would have turned my toes black and blue with the Malamutes. Extremely effective for climbing the steeps.

The second tour I did with these was today, the McLellan Butte, North Couloir. Did about 3000 ft vertical in again slushy spring snow. Experience was identical, if not even better because I had to hike across multiple boulder fields, which probably would have shredded the Malamutes. Having these boots when I got up high where the angle was close to 50 degrees gave me a lot more piece of mind. Being able to kick deep solid steps was absolutely key. As far as the ride down, all I can say is that these boots felt so good that I am considering wearing them for resort riding.

If you have a wide foot, make sure you try these before purchasing, or make sure you can exchange them if necessary. These are European made boots, which tend to be more narrow than US made boots. I wear 9.5s in the Salomon Malamutes. I started by trying the 43s, but the toe box was just too small. After moving up to 43.5s, this was better, although there was still tightness around my forefoot. This sensation was completely relieved after I took out the insole. I am happy to report that the 6.5 hour hike on McLellan Butte caused absolutely no pain or blisters. In fact, they are one of the most comfortable boots I have ever worn, period! The only other negative is the cost. Even at $600 (they were originally $800), I will probably not wear them for routine resort snowboarding, although I think they would be just fine. However, they are extremely well built boots. If used just for backcountry riding, I suspect they will last a while. Given the comfort and peace of mind they have given me, they are worth every penny!!

In summary, I believe these are a great alternative to soft snowboard boots for backcountry/alpine snowboarding. It is a shame that this is not better known. I have suffered through many tours with the wrong boots, and have probably compromised my safety a few times as well due to soft boots. If you have the same concerns, these are definitely worth trying.

I am debating using this or the Koflach...

BT

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I am debating using this or the Koflach Arctic Exped for Denali. Any thoughts on which is better? Also how does a gaiter attach to this boot?

Sterling Watson

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Personally, I'd recommend the Spantik's...they are somewhat newer and seem to have better ratings overall. I also just happen to REALLY like La Sportiva as a brand, and thats from personal first hand use.
As far as attaching gaiters...they should attach the same way, you may just want to order them a size bigger.

Sieto

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I used the Spantiks on Denali last year. 7 out of a group of 8 used them, actually. They are warm enough, although on summit day you'll probably want a pair over overboots. You'd need those for the Koflachs too, so no difference there.
If I'd have to choose again, I'd go with the Spaniks again.

BzBrian

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The Spantiks all the way. The Koflach Arctic Exped are really stiff, heavy, and durable boots. Denali has a huge climbing prominence so you might need to bring a second pair of boots for comfort. The Koflachs will kill your feet for longer climbing.

Going up Rainier in September. Get cold...

JSK

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Going up Rainier in September. Get cold feet. Nepal EVO GTX, Baruntse, or Spantik?

ScottB

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Can you please explain what you mean when you say it's too technical of a boot for Rainier. I would think the Spantik would be preferred because of its weight and size vs. the others. What "advantages" is offered by using a less "technical" boot?

I'm trying to decide which boot to use on...

jwo2986143

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I'm trying to decide which boot to use on Aconcagua for a couple trips this winter. I currently own a pair or Scarpa Omegas that I've only used a few times for vertical ice climbing. I had the liners heat molded. I'm not really sure if the Omegas are the boot for Aconcagua, though, as I'm a little worried my feet will be cold in them. They also seem a bit stiff for the long slogs I'm expecting on Aconslogua...

Last year guiding on Kilimanjaro, I used the La Sportiva Glacier in 44.5. I realize this is a totally different mountain and environment than Aconcagua but I'm concerned about sizing. I normally wear a US 10.5 or 11 and thought the 44.5 Glaciers were a bit too big (not a bad thing on the descent as my toes weren't being too abused).

If I go for something like the Spantik or Baruntse, I'm not sure what size I should order. Any thoughts?

Also, has anyone used the Omega on Aconcagua? How did they perform? Feet stay warm?

Matt Oakley

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I would suggest going somewhere that stocks the boots or ordering several different sizes. Then you can try on the boot and pick the one that feels best and return the rest. My roommate just did several large peaks in Boliva in the Baruntse and really liked them.

bandark

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I have spantiks and have used them on Elbrus and Denali. Great warm boot. I am also heading to aconcagua this year and am planning on taking them as well. Other boots need super gaiters for aconcagua but not spantiks because they are really super warm. For sizing, I wear a 12 in nikes and usually between an 11.5 to a 12 in everything else. For long slogs of climbs like elbrus and aconcagua a size 13 (47 euro) fits perfectly for all but the most technical of climbs (I can still climb up to a WI5 very comfortably in them with only minor heel slippage. If your planning something technical only going up a half size would be better.

chazclimbe528633

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I used the spantik on Aconcagua 2 years ago, they where awesome! A lot of other people where waring them as well, pretty popular boot for a 7000m peak. Id also recommend a plastic liner in between your socks, to keep your sweat out of your boots, do your research before you go or you'll get cold feet no matter what boots your waring. I wear a size 11 street shoe and i orded a 46 to acomidate a liner sock, plastic liner, and a thicker wool sock. Have fun, be safe, party on!

I used the spantik on Aconcagua 2 years ago, they where awesome! A lot of other people where waring them as well, pretty popular boot for a 7000m peak. Id also recommend a plastic liner in between your socks, to keep your sweat out of your boots, do your research before you go or you'll get cold feet no matter what boots your waring. I wear a size 11 street shoe and i orded a 46 to acomidate a liner sock, plastic liner, and a thicker wool sock. Have fun, be safe, party on!

Do you know anyone that does repairs on...

QuillSprotiva

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Do you know anyone that does repairs on monuntaineering boots? I have cramponed on R boot and it needs some attention.

Mitch Andrews

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If you are willing to pay the shipping and a small fee La Sportiva will most likely fix it right up for you!

would this be a good boot for Denali? warm...

travis miranda

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would this be a good boot for Denali? warm enough?

Gone Fishing

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You will get mixed opinions on this. Check this link for more info:

http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/spantiks-on-denali-t51353.html

Dane Burns

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Great boot for Denali....
check out the coldthistle bog and reviews on the Spantik..

ice

Dane Burns

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Fantastic boot on technical alpine ice.

Guff

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What crampon are you using with this boot?

Dane Burns

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Dartwin...perfect match

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