Full disclosure, I am a GORE-TEX MountainTech. I use these boots for short mountain climbing trips in the Sierras when the weather gets cold and I expect glaciersl/ice climbi…
- Joseph, 09/13/12
Redlands

I have only had the pleasure of using these at the Ice Tower in Fenton, Mi and in the UP while Ice Climbing over the last two years. However, I bought these with the intention…
- Joshua, 12/20/11
Clio, Mi

This boot has everything I was looking for in a Gore-Tex (read Pacific NW), mid-weight, short-backpacking-trip hiking boot. My feet are medium to wideish, size 7, and these fi…
- Susan, 04/03/10
Olympic Peninsula, WA

I wear a 2A width and slipped these on and they fit! I usually have to wear two pair of thick socks to get hiking boots to fit, but these are like a glove! The top loop eyel…
- Stan, 07/07/09
Texas

I hike various rugged terrain, and need a boot that is affordable and can hold up to its fair share of abuse. these boots are by far the best light hiker i have ever worn. the…
- Ben, 11/03/11

I bought this mountaineering boot because I already own a pair of La Sportiva Trango and I am extremly satisfied with the fit of the Trango. Now, I needed boots which are more…
- BEATE, 01/30/08
SAN JOSE

I have been working in Antarctica for the past few months and these boots have been ideal. Warm enough to keep my feet from feeling the cold and solid enough to do a 4 week Se…
- Kate, 11/24/10
Casey Station, Antarctica

These boots are great. Just use them for a 18,500 peak, with 5000 vertical climb on 50 degress or more glaciers, and they performed flawlessly. Front pointing, stepping in, et…
- RAPHAEL, 12/06/07
TOLUCA MEXICO

From the Peruvian Andes to the Himalaya Range and backpacking The Silk Road, these boots have seen it all. They don't need breaking in, but they run quite narrow, so get a siz…
- Samuel, 06/04/11
Singapore

I've seen this boot on 10 mile approaches. Seen the same boot on different feet on a 5.9 alpine rock route and really hard modern mixed stuff. Same boot different feet agai…
- DANE, 02/12/08
ISSAQUAH

If you’re serious, you need to consider these. Sweet style handmade in Italy. Don’t get cheap boots; save and work for the best-fit you can afford. La Sportiva is seri…
- Robert, 11/20/09
Aoraki/Mt. Cook Village, New Zealand

The La Sportiva Raptors are the best shoes I have ever owned. I just ordered my second pair . My search has been for shoes able to double as both great trail running shoes (li…
- JUAN, 11/02/12
Houston

Light, waterproof, fit like a glove, wicks well [feet stay dry though wool socks are pretty damp at end of day], great foot, ankle and stance stability. No break in, just go.…
- CHARLES, 05/29/05
CHESHIRE

I struggled to find hiking boots that were comfortable, protective and functional. I tried these on and immediately fell in love! 2 weeks into my backpacking trip everyone had…
- Geneva, 05/10/11

Some of the best money I have ever spent on anything,period. These boots are the shiznit.If you can afford them,buy them, you will be impressed.Break them in though,before you…
- JASON, 12/14/07
GYPSUM

Awesome boot. Finally found one that fits my narrow, boney heel. The boot also has a nice rocker, so long approaches are bearable. Also, very little break in period. I wor…
- ROBERT, 06/23/05
PASADENA

These are awesome boots. Very comfortable, completely waterproof, and very fun to hike in. They took virtually no time to break in and are stylish too. Vibram, goretex, how…
- Jeremy, 11/29/11
Kansas

These boots are great. They work great for day hikes and backpacking.I haven't taken them on any long trips yet but I am sure they will work great. The recycled materials are…
- Jared, 01/21/11

These boots seem to run a little big. I am usually a 9 but ordered an 8.5 by accident. I was really nervous they wouldn't fit with thick hiking socks on, but they fit great!…
- Janine, 11/22/12
Grand Rapids

I usually can only wear Clark's Wave shoes or New Balance SL2 styles because all others are too tight in the toe. I needed a Gortex shoe for hiking we plan to do in a rainy c…
- Vivian A, 05/30/12

I'm happy with this shoe; comfortable and functional. There is plenty of room in the toe box and heel fits snug enough. the toe is hard rubber to protect against stubbed toes…
- Luke, 01/08/11
Peoria

I wrote the first review on this product after wearing them out for the first time. Second time at the crag, one of the suede grommets blew out. Heartbreaking, because I love…
- David, 11/09/12

These shoes fit a little tight compared with hiking boots of the same size, but they're supposed to be for approaches. They're a lot lighter and a lot better for edging than…
- David, 10/07/12

Well sit on the foot. A great choice for hiking. I recommend them, great buy. Deficiencies have not found.…
- Oleg, 05/11/13
Morganville

Bomber construction throughout. Out of the box trail run of about 12 miles with no hotspots or rocks (the built-in gaiter rocks). The lugs are tall and aggressive and provid…
- THOMAS, 12/06/10
SIOUX FALLS, SD

Whit this shoes I can throw the classic "stupid" Hiking shoes of 3 pounds one, Whit this I can run whit my backpack and go faster to before. This shoes is a running tipe, wit…
- Erik, 05/08/13
Switzerland

I am an Adirondack 46R...so I love to climb mountains. Our mountains tend to have a big mud factor and the gore Tex really is a wonderful feature. I have had 4 pair of these b…
- Judy, 09/27/12
Long Lake NY