User Review: La Sportiva Makalu
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Materials: leather, heavy Vibram soles and crampon ready
Use: hiking about in cooler months and construction (great on icy roofs!!)
Break-in Period: I was lucky, these were returneds that I got on bargain as the first owner couldn't take it...a couple of months of very part time use...
Weight: about 4 and half pounds guessing
Price Paid: reg. 240 dollars, but I got 'em for 90 very slightly used from EMS
These are the best boots I've ever worn. But I couldn't wear 'em for very long periods until they were broken in. I also have plantar fasciitis (heal spurs) and these boots seemed to have been the cure for that. I can wear 'em for days on end where my other boots hurt after a day or two. I've tried Garmont, Racklie, Merrells...and Scarpa (also great!!) but the legendary Makalus have lived up to their reputation.
Only caveat is that they are not super warm boots... but I've found that two layers of wool socks (one mountaineering like Smartwools and medium hiking sock) seemed to cure that... but below zero F. these might not be adequate unless you're constantly on the move. I am tempted to buy AT ski bindings so I can use 'em for even that. Solid footbed that evens out the bumps in the Mountains. And stiffer than my Scarpa leather telemark boots.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Makalu at 2 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw 2 purchase options: | Women's Makalu Boot (Spring 2008) | $255.00 | Buy Now |
| Men's Makalu Boot (Spring 2008) | $270.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com 2 purchase options: | Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's | $269.95 | Buy Now |
| Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Women's | $269.95 | Buy Now |
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