La Sportiva Gandalf

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The Gandalf is an approach shoe made by La Sportiva. It hasn't been rated yet. Be the first to write a review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The slip-lasted La Sportiva Men's Gandalf Approach Shoe uses a low-profile design to increase performance on 3rd and 4th class terrain below the steeper stuff. A pointed toe helps you get into aiders when you're hooking your way up some A4, and sticky Vibram Dot Rubber keeps you glued to smears when you have to make a 5.8 move a few hundred feet above the deck."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The magic of the La Sportiva Gandalf will turn into a poseur everything else that dares label itself as an "approach shoe". The Italians decided there would be no limits in design, materials, or construction. Translated from the Italian, here is the result- "A new ultra technical model for approach routes and climbing. A revolution in approach shoes, obtained after extensive research, product development and field testing. Gandalf is a shoe built around the foot: the special ergonomic construction (Ergonomic Concept) makes this boot practically “made to measure”. The design of the upper, of the form and of the sole case combined to the adaptability of the materials has resulted in a boot that “molds” to the foot of the person who wears it. Considering the fact that for mountain lovers the mountaineering boot is the vital piece of equipment that mediates between man and his environment, we are proud to have created the most “natural” contact point possible. Thanks to a special “wet white” tanning process, the special full grain leather, appears lighter and more flexible. Furthermore, the “wet white” tanning process uses only eco friendly products. The insole and mold conform to the natural foot morphology providing enhanced protection and helping to reduce fatigue over time. The sole offers a raised forward surface providing even better grip when climbing and more precision on holds. The dot rubber sole with a new grip compound developed in collaboration with Vibram® offers superior grip in all conditions. The boot’s construction technology makes it easy to resole without losing any of its natural characteristics. This model can be used with or without the footbed (included) depending on the intended use: climbing or approach routes. The revolution has just begun." La Sportiva Gandalf features: WEIGHT: 14.74 oz CONSTRUCTION: Slip Lasted (forefoot)/ Board Lasted (rear) UPPER: A combination of full-grain leather + waterproof suede leather + rubber microf"

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. La Sportiva Gandalf Shoe (Fall 2009) The cutting edge of shoe design! The Gandalf Shoe by La Sportiva is the shoe to hike 5 miles to your project and then climb it in the same shoe.We pulled out all the stops to produce a shoe that will withstand multiple resoles, let you carry a 30-pound pack and climb 5.12! Slip lasted in the forefoot and board lasted in the back, the Gandalf is built around a 3D sculpted anatomical PU Lite midsole that molds to your foot. The white wash tanned leather on the upper repels salts and stays supple for the life of the shoe. This is the ultimate mountain shoe for technical alpine rock climbs and those unbelievable long days in the mountains. Hike in without the sock liner and then insert the sock liner stiffener to take up volume and send! Specifications:WEIGHT: 14.74 oz - 418 gLAST: Approach TechCONSTRUCTION: Slip Lasted (forefoot)/ Board Lasted (rear)UPPER: Leather/ Vibram rubber rands/ Synthetic leatherLINING: Mesh (heel only)MIDSOLE: PU Lite SOLE: Vibram Dot Rubber"

From RockCreek:
"The Gandalf Shoe by La Sportiva is aptly named due to its amazing ability to turn a normal approach shoe idea into a mass exodus towards greatness... minus that pesky ring. The Gandalf Shoe is designed for long approaches and actual climbing/guiding. An ultra technical model that is built around the foot, with a special ergonomic construction (Ergonomic Concept) that makes this more like a boot than a shoe. The upper molds to your feet in order to create a stable, secure shoe that creates the most "natural" contact point possible. La Sportiva used a "wet white" tanning process with a special full grain leather that looks lighter and more flexible, and uses only eco-friendly products. The insole and the mold conforms to the natural foot design giving you less fatigue over time and enhanced protection from roots, rocks and gnarly terrain. The sole gives you a raised forward surface making smearing and stemming quite easy, since the shoe is already shaped for that position. The price is a kicker, but the shoe literally becomes like a climbing shoe for your feet, BUT protects them, reduces fatigue and provides a very stable platform to hike, climb and trek your way to the ultimate summit."