User Review: La Sportiva Makalu

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

Reviewed June 22, 1998 by Scott

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Leather
Use: Rough trail/ heavy pack
Break-in Period: 3 or 4 trips
Weight: ?
Price Paid: $235 US

These are very good boots. I used the same pair for 5 years now. They are finally starting to be fairly trashed. Very comfortable. I have never even gotten a blister despite many miles and climbs with heavy packs.

If they fit your feet, buy them.

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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