User Review: La Sportiva Makalu

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

Reviewed October 4, 1996 by an anonymous hiker

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Silicone Impregnated Leather
Use: Heavy duty backpacking/Lightweight moutaineering
Break-in Period: ??? never got that far (boots too small)
Weight: ~ 2# per pair
Price Paid: $230

Forgive me if I sound like I work for LaSportiva but these are the best boots on the planet. I bought them mail order, wore them in the house and they felt fine.

However, they turned out to be too small once I began downhill clods with a full pack. I still love them even though I can't wear them. (If I can sell them, I would instantly buy another pair).

They are fully waterproof, rubber randed, and accept step-in crampons.

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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