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La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots

La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots

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Product title: La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
SKU: OFT_LSMMAKALU_22S-Natural-039.5

Designed for climbing professionals and beginners alike, the leather La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots offer advanced technology with a traditional design. Built for general-purpose mountaineering and heavy backpacking, these boots offer grip, balance, and comfort for cold alpine climbs and technical rock climbing excursions. The Makalu features the La Sportiva MPEvo outsole to ensure stability and traction in rugged environments. The durable upper leather, along with dry-best lining, provides exemplary moisture management which ensures dry and warm feet in the mountains.

  • Traditional mountaineering boots that are designed to be stylish but are built to last
  • These boots provide ultimate comfort and compatibility with all crampons (universal, semi-auto, and auto)
  • Rugged Idro-Perwanger leather upper with a Vibram rubber rand for sticky grip
  • Superior Dry-best lining provides excellent moisture management and dries quickly
  • Integrated steel shank promotes balance when carrying heavy backpacks
  • Form-fitting Aircushion midsole for supreme comfort during technical climbs
  • Packs easily within a backpack
  • Great for alpine climbs, skiing, backcountry tours, and more
  • 1-year manufacturer warranty against defects in material and workmanship

Technical Specifications

Upper3 mm Idro-Perwanger roughout leather with Vibram rubber rand
MidsoleSBR Aircushion
Insole8 mm MtnFlex with 1.5 mm Dacromet-coated full steel shank
SoleSkywalk MPE
LiningDry-best
Weight (half pair)980 g / 34.6 oz
LastMakalu

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes mountaineering boots different?

Mountaineering boots like the La Sportiva Makalu have rigid soles and are crampon compatible, making them perfect for glacier travel. The leather upper, protective rubber toe rand, and the steel shank in the insole make them sturdier and more supportive than approach boots.

What conditions are the Makalu suited for?

The Makalu is designed for traditional mountaineering, heavy backpacking and as an outdoor workboot.

Is the Makalu waterproof?

The Makalu has a 3mm Idro-Perwanger Roughout Leather with a Dry-Best lining. It can be treated for water resistance, but it is not waterproof.

Are the Makalus compatible with all crampons?

The Makalus are compatible with various non-automatic, semi-automatic, and automatic crampons. Crampon compatibility is not ensured, and you should always inspect and test boot-crampon compatibility before heading out.

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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 8 reviews
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8 reviews
  • SS
    Shayne Shayne G.
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    La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 55 - 64
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 months ago
    Purchased high-end mountaineering boots

    They are amazing

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    FitRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • BR
    Brent R.
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    La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Love these boots, this is my 2nd pair

    I just bought these to replace the 1st pair I bought 20 years ago. They take 100 miles to break in, but provide years and miles of happy feet thereafter. I like the stable footing on uneven terrain, the warmth/weather proofness and crampon compatibility. These are the only boots I have owned that protect my toes from getting jammed in the toe box while descending several miles on a 14er. These are my snowshoeing, snowfield climbing, hiking, backpacking, hunting, do all boots. I was also pleased that after 20 years a size 43 is still a size 43.

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    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • BT
    burt t.
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    La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Makalu Boots

    So far, so good. The boots are as I expected and similar to a pair of Garmonts that I’ve replaced them with. Very stiff and heavy boot and no blisters, yet.

    I put in miles (numerous Three Sisters Wilderness trips, work and day hikes) in my old Garmonts and never had an issue from day one. They weren’t waterproof, but I never had a problem with wet feet. I don’t have a lot of time in the Makalus, just running errands and light work. I can’t speak on water resistance either, but I think they’ll be comparable to my previous boots.

    Outdoor Play did deliver what I ordered, so shout out to those guys. It’s not as wet in Arkansas as it is in Oregon, so I think these will hold up pretty good. Good service guys!

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    FitRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    QualityRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • WM
    Waverly M.
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    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Very comfortable

    Great fit at first very stiff break in is a couple of weeks and after that your feet will feel like they are being hugged with comfort. Highly recommended!

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    FitRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • JS
    Jorge S.
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    La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots (Closeout)
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Very well done hard but

    Very well done hard but DURABLE

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