User Review: La Sportiva Makalu

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

Reviewed July 29, 1998 by an anonymous hiker

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Leather
Use: Off trail/Heavy Pack
Break-in Period: 50 miles
Weight: 5lbs
Price Paid: $229

The Makalu is a wonderfull boot. The sole is to stiff for your general day hike, For extended trips and off trail options, the makalu performs well. I have a size 11 1/2 foot that has a skinny heel, with a low volume instep. The Makalu is the only boot in this type of backpacking that fits well. I tried the Salomons super mountain nine, good boot, but you need a high volume foot.

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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