User Review: La Sportiva Makalu (II)

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

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Full Grain Leather
Use: Heavy approach, scree, ice boot
Break-in Period: None
Weight: 4lbs 6oz
Price Paid: $245

This boot was my next step after wearing out two sets of Vasque Gore-Tex hikers. With Shasta, Hood, and Ranier on my horizon, I have relied on the Makalu II as my choice, instead of plastic boots. Easy break-in period, waterproof, and crampon-ready, this boot is a good value for the money. A hand-made Italian paw that's worth every penny.

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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)$127.50Buy Now
Mens Makalu Boot (Spring 2009)$270.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's$202.50Buy Now
Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Women's$269.95Buy Now

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