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Recently reviewed La Sportiva products:
2009-11-04 11:28:21
Reviewer:Kelly S from Boulder Creek CA
Overall Rating: 
I am completely in love with these shoes. I often have a hard time fitting in shoes because of a bunion problem and these hold my arches just right while still having enough room in the toes. They are a little bit more flimsy than your average shoe, but it's a great feature because you really feel like you're in touch with the ground beneath you. The soles have huge grips; so far I've only taken them on one major hike, but my feet were comfortable and solid. If you have weak ankles, these shoes are not for you as there is no ankle support, but I was actually looking for that. Oh, did I mention they look badass?
2009-11-03 22:51:51
Reviewer:Satisfied O from Wasatch Range, Utah
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These are the best boots I have ever owned. I had several pairs of leather boots before these and always got blisters and suffered general discomfort and soreness in my feet. I've hiked my Makalus in extreme weather and elevation and never, ever had a blister. Not even once. Amazing. I can hardly believe it myself. I love these boots and have had them for 8 years now. Outstanding comfort, protection, support, grip. They work great for snowshoeing and with a pair of gaiters are great for hiking through deep snow.
2009-10-25 19:52:15
Reviewer:Anonymous from Minnesota
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Great shoes. This is my second pair. I wear a size 11 in Nike. The La Sportivas in size 44 fit me like a glove. This shoe is perfect for trail runs. Highly recommended. Plus Zappos had them at my house in one day. Great shoe, great company.
2009-10-24 12:07:53
Reviewer:Anonymous from Baltimore, Maryland
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These shoes were recommended by the Baltimore Sunpapers in their Outdoor section of the Sports pages. I noticed that REI carried this brand and that reassured me of the product reliability. When I first put them on they were very comfortable and required no break-in period. I have back pain that radiates into my right foot and many shoes cause a squeezing sensation even when loosely tied. However, this shoe caused me little discomfort on a recent day-trip. Ordered these in the afternoon and received the next day for another fantastic shipping job by Zappos.
2009-10-23 08:45:22
Reviewer:Diego720 from Denver, CO
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Classic Trango fit! Being my 5th pair of Trangos, I can tell you that this is the all around best fitting model I've worn. After climbing ice the past 5 yrs in Nepal's, I enjoy the lighter weight and easier hikability of this Trango Prime. I use it primarily in CO during winter where complete waterproofing isn't usually required, but I don't believe the description on this site is entirely accurate (to my knowledge, they do not have a GoreTex lining). Aside from that, traction in snow is improved and it's a solid boot for above 0 conditions. One final comment, the insole is slightly better than the thin felt in previous models, but you'll still want to throw in a better after market model. If it's a higher vol insole, you may want to size up (.5).
2009-10-08 23:45:15
Reviewer:Anonymous from Arizona
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La Sportiva makes the best footwear I know of for hardcore backcountry travel, especially if you have narrow / low volume feet. These FC 1.1's are definitely not in that category, but they are great for the street or ultra light day hikes. They are supposed to be very light, and they are, made of light weight materials. La Sportiva does the best at fitting my horrible to fit feet. I have a size 11 (44.5) narrow, low volume, and flat. I wish they had a little deeper heel well to accommodate my custom orthotic inserts a little better, but that's not a defect of design for people with a normal arch. Great shoes for the money.
2009-10-06 15:13:43
Reviewer:Flailer from humboldt nation
Overall Rating:
The boot: "A general mountaineering and heavy-duty backpacking boot that is built to handle rugged and technical terrain!" Pretty much sums it up! The boot fits true to size and has the best downhill braking capacity of anything I've worn. Main concern is the durability of the boot's fabric interior. Only have about 120 miles on them, exterior seems bullet-proof, with the possible exception of high temps, i.e. hot ash for long periods. The toe and heel rands are glued on to the leather. The boots have a comfortable rocker when "cruising" on or off trail. The soles have great traction on dry rock wet rock has less traction, but I expect that from a seemingly durable sole (as opposed to a stickier less durable sole; take your choice and pay your money). The purchase: smooth as a babies... Well, I was skeptical about spending big money on "Un-touched" boots. Zappos has another life-time customer.
2009-10-01 21:46:20
Reviewer:Alan W from Salt Lake City
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I got the La Sportiva Fireblade for trail running. I love them. They have good cushion, good protection from rocks under the sole and in front of the toes, and they fit great. They arrived on my doorstep the second day after I put my order in to Zappos, so I could not have asked for better service.
2009-10-01 09:07:53
Reviewer:Noah S from Billings Montana
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These boots are great. They are a little stiff at first, but break in quite fast. I have used these boots to climb wind towers and found them very comfortable. I spend a lot of time climbing ladders and the steel shank in the arch works perfect. I also use these boots for four-wheeling and hiking through the mountains. Great boot, I would buy these boots again. Thanks Zappos for the fast shipping and excellent service!
2009-09-30 20:18:11
Reviewer:Jeff F from Lancaster, Pa
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Love these shoes! Got them to replace multiple pairs of Vasque Velocity\'s which just seemed to self destruct after they started messing with the original. Super light and breathable. Usually wear a 42.5 euro; went with my gut after reading the reviews and got 43\'s. Perfect fit. My only gripe is that without a normal tounge you have to more or less slip them on. La Sortiva should put pull loops on at least the back to facilitate entry. Best would be tounge and back. Only thing I would change. Another great product from a great shoe company.
2009-09-30 05:48:43
Reviewer:Wendy from maine
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I have a bad way with getting life long 50 cent size blisters on every long hike- and have tried so many hiking boots it is a long list- \r\nnew orthotics as well.. returned my LLBean Cresta\'s for my son\'s suggestion of La Sportiva\'s (due to their reputation as the top climbing shoe company). I got a pair og Cypress gtx and walked 7 miles in them prior to doing a 4 day backpack at Katahdin. I am amazed to say I have NO BLISTERS for the 1st time ever!!!\r\nNot only are they great right out of the box, but held up fine in water, stream crossings, very tricky rock hopping with a 35 lb pack, but I even wore them around camp at night as my "slippers"!\r\nwhat more can you say- 10/10!!
2009-09-27 22:41:11
Reviewer:Anonymous from California
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By far my favorite shoes, comfy for all day wear, supportive enough for a 30 lb load for 8 days. They dry super fast, which makes up for lack of a waterproofer, grips great even when wet. Only gripe is they don't last long, my pair only lasted one summer before tread pattern was gone in front and inside padding started to tear. But for this price and the versatility of these shoes, I'm okay with buying a new pair every year. I don't recommend these for extremely damp/cold climates.
2009-09-27 08:25:43
Reviewer:Mike P from Racine WI
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I was delighted with my first Zappos purchase. Started a little shaky, because the first product I received was one-half size smaller than what I ordered. I reordered and the next size up still was too tight. Reordering again, got the right size. Was extremely pleased with the extremely quick shipping, no freight charges either way, and hassle free return policy. Have used La Sportiva boots for years; was disappointed that this one did not have locking eyelets two down from the top. Went with a longer size than normal, to better accommodate thick hiking socks and liners. I wanted a little stiffer support, which this boot gives. Am happy with the quality of the included boot liners; didn't even need to swap them out for SuperFeet. All in all, a very good value. Like all La Sportiva boots, very quick break-in.
2009-09-26 07:09:39
Reviewer:John G from Texas
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These shoes are amazing! They handle vertical and technical equally as well as the steep. They point better than any shoe I've worn (climbing 18 years) and edge great. The only complaint that I have is that La Sportiva has chosen a low quality velcro. Many of the VS owners that I know can no longer velcro their shoes tight enough without them blowing open. Hopefully LS will resolve this issue or it will be a perfect shoe ruined by a simple mistake.
2009-09-18 20:10:52
Reviewer:Anonymous from Southern California
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Over the last 25 years I have gone through several pairs of mountaineering boots, and these are my favorites. I wore the Makalus for the last 8 years for light mountaineering and heavy backpacking and never had a problem with them - aside from the soles being worn, they still look and fit great. I thought it was time for a new pair, and these Glaciers with their half shank are more comfortable than the Makalus with their full steel shank. Compared to the older mountaineering boots I started with, these are lighter and have virtually no break-in period. They are every bit as tough as they look, but surprisingly comfortable - no complaints at all!
2009-09-16 19:09:22
Reviewer:Dan from NH
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For someone with rather large, narrow feet, this shoe fits wonderfully. They edge nicely, run well and generally outperform other shoes I\\\'ve tried. I would have to agree that the stock insole is pretty flimsy, so on the multiple pairs of the Pro and the Exum Ridge before these I\\\'ve owned, I\\\'ve added an aftermarket insole. The only slight issue I have is that the super sticky Frixion rubber used for the sole is pretty soft, and doesn\\\'t fair terribly well against NH granite, so I end up replacing them every 6-9 months. Overall, a great shoe.
2009-09-15 11:22:58
Reviewer:Chris C from California
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I have high arches, a narrow heel, and a regular width forefoot. I usually get lots of heel blisters on the trail, but not with my La Sportivas. These are the best boots I have ever worn. If you have wide, flat feet, I would stay away, but if you are like me these are the perfect pair of boots. They are flexible front to back, but sturdy side to side. I am confident carrying over 60 pounds on the trail with these. The rubber toe cap protects the boots from scrapes and the ankle is about an inch higher than "lightweight" hikers. The Cascade GTXs are heavier than normal weekend boots, but they offer much more protection. I never felt like I was wearing ski boots like so many traditional style leather boots. They required very little break in time and the craftsmanship is second to none. They are the first boots I have owned that haven't caused me any problems or pain. I hiked through the snow for 8 miles and they kept my feet bone dry. Overall they have good traction on hardpack, rocks, and loose trails (due to the added support) I haven't used them in thick mud, but nothing really helps for that. I was in between sizes and went with the larger size which allowed me to use liner socks. Great boots! A+
2009-09-11 12:43:00
Reviewer:William b from kansas
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These are very comfortable has awesome traction. I love how they form to my feet and move with them. They are a great basic hiking boot with the Gore-Tex you can not go wrong. I ordered an 11 thinking I'll have to size up. No way! Keep with what you normally wear. I'm a 10.5, that's what fits. The Zappos exchange policy is the best. I needed the size change and they really took care of me. No matter what you buy, purchase them here.
2009-09-04 17:37:13
Reviewer:Kirk from New Mexico
Overall Rating:
Best trail running shoes ever - I have been trail running for many years and used many different shoes and brands. The majority of trails I run in the New Mexico mountains are steep and rocky. These shoes are very supportive and protective on the rocks. These are the first shoes I have used where my feet do not ache after a 15 mile trail run. Therefore, I was quite surprised to read the review that stated that these shoes are good for nothing more than an easy run on the beach and that they offered very little protection from the rocks. Prior to the Lynx, I used the La Sportiva Imogene. I liked this shoe also, but I could feel the rocks through the shoes and it took its toll after many miles. The bottom line is the Lynx are comfortable, fairly light, but their greatest asset is protection against the rocks. They are designed for trail running and at this they excel.
2009-09-02 16:49:33
Reviewer:Jeff W from Atlanta
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Boots live up to previous reviews. The good and the bad. Good: Able to break these in on a couple of 4-hour hikes. Heard to get them at least 1-size larger than running shoe and that was 100% correct (Zappos had to swap up to a larger size for me, thanks!) Strap on crampons work like a charm. Too warm at sea level, but taking them to Mt Rainier and then Patagonia. Bad: Insole dissolved in first hour and caused blister; yank 'em out! Orthotics in now and all better. Irregular stitching on insulated inner boot. Not sure that won't cause some sort of friction blister over long trek, but double layer socks are managing it so far.
2009-08-31 18:37:00
Reviewer:Cliff from Humboldt
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Although this shoe has some of the most amazing traction I've ever experienced, it could definitely use some more cushion underfoot. The mediocre insoles add to the problem. It's also very flexible, not as rigid as many approach shoes. Backpacker Magazine implied that people could wear these shoes while carrying up to 30 pounds; no way. Still, it's a great shoe, perfect for boulder hopping and day hiking. Durability seems good so far.
2009-08-21 23:11:02
Reviewer:Anonymous from OC
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Absolutely amazing! PIcked these up since the inov8's that I wanted were not in stock. Took them on a fourteener trip to CO. 4 14k hikes in 4 days and the shoes were perfect. Extremely sticky and comfortable. Glad I got'em.
2009-08-21 08:48:16
Reviewer:Anonymous from Western NC
Overall Rating: 
I purchased La Sportiva Casdade GTX (US size 11) to replace the same boots that had worn out. I loved the first pair, and their fit was perfect. As a medium weight backpacking boot (not for heavy loads as the manufacturer suggests), I wore them almost every day for two years. I also wore them with a 25 lb. pack in rugged NC wilderness, off trail, and they were great. More comfortable and wider than my Asolos. However, the new pair, while marked the same size as the originals, is almost a half-size too short. The only difference in the boots is a slight color difference, and a different sole. There is no explanation for the size difference. Try these carefully for size before you keep them!
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About La Sportiva
La Sportiva® just celebrated their 80th anniversary, but rather than resting on their accolades, they continue to improve on their already excellent products. Born in 1928 in a small mountain village in the Italian Dolomites, La Sportiva® remains passionate about providing the best technical footwear for mountain sports.
The breadth of the La Sportiva® product quiver is unsurpassed. They make boots for Everest; they make climbing shoes for pushing the 5.15 envelope; and they make running shoes that deliver a great ride on anyone's favorite trail. Whatever footwear the outdoor consumer needs, La Sportiva® has the highest quality, most innovative product to meet the need.
Constantly searching for more advanced technologies for their shoes and products, La Sportiva® also gains inspiration from the outside world from which they strive to nurture and respect. Dealing within a world wide market, La Sportiva® has over 80 years of history behind them and continue to produce top quality footwear, destined for the new generations, with the most modern ways of understanding the mountains.
