User Review: La Sportiva Makalu

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

Reviewed May 22, 1998 by James Uhrich

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: leather
Use: off trail/ mountaineering
Break-in Period: 1-2 mo w/ minimal use
Weight: n/a
Price Paid: $235

Having heard of these boots to be the best for off trail/ mountaineering use, I decided to try them out. I purchased a pair on sail at REI and was not dissatisfied. Quite clearly the best price for boot, durability, materials, ect. They are the best boots in my closet and my first choice for the trail.

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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