User Review: La Sportiva Makalu

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

Reviewed August 20, 1997 by an anonymous hiker

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Full grain leather
Use: rough trail w/ heavy pack and mountaineering
Break-in Period: 45 miles
Price Paid: $235

These are the best pair of boots that I have ever had.

They work well for hiking and are killer on snow and ice.

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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