User Review: La Sportiva Makalu

La Sportiva Makalu
Above: The current Makalu, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 22, 1999 by an anonymous hiker

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Materials: makalu
Use: rough trail with heavy pack, winter mountaineering
Break-in Period: 60 miles
Weight: 4lbs
Price Paid: $235

These boots have proven great on the trail. the quality is outstanding, and i know they will last a long time. the break in period takes a long time though so be very patient with these boots.......blisters will be suffered the 1st 2 or 3 trips

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Makalu at 2 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:		Women's Makalu Boot (Spring 2008)$255.00Buy Now
Men's Makalu Boot (Spring 2008)$270.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:		Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's$269.95Buy Now
Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Women's$269.95Buy Now

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