Gear Review
Best Boots I've Ever Owned
By Jacon Mayer
Ranked #12 - Rock Climbing Shoes
December 29, 2008
Owned these for about five years now and they are easily the best boot I've ever owned. They do everything - I've taken them to the deserts of New Mexico, all over the White Mountains of NH, into Nepal for trekking/mountaineering in the Khumbu region.... they've handled everything. They're a heavy duty boot and they fit me wonderfully - but I have wide, flat fleet. With a many coats of mink oil, they are 100% waterproof. They aren't insulated, but can still handle snow and even vertical ice if you've got a nice warm sock. Buy these boots - you won't regret it.
View Details: La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Roughout leather
- Lining:
- Dri-Lex
- Removable Liner:
- No
- Sole:
- Vibram
- Crampon Compatible:
- Yes
- Lacing:
- Rollers with locking ankle
- Shank:
- 3/4-Length steel
- Weight:
- [Pair, size 9] 4lb 4oz (1960g)
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, glacier travel
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Italy
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