User Review: La Sportiva Makalu (1996)

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

Reviewed September 15, 1998 by an anonymous hiker

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: leather
Use: off-trail/light mountaineering
Weight: ~4 lb
Price Paid: $235

Great boots! I bought these for a backcountry trip in the Sierra Nevada, and they were excellent for the purpose. Great ankle support for scrambling, but not so stiff that trail hiking is uncomfortable. I wore these for a week before my trip, and they were pretty much broken in within a few days of starting. No blisters, except some slight chaffing at the ankle, which was not a problem. Very comfortable for the support they provide. Good with step-in crampons.

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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