User Review: La Sportiva Makalu (New)

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

Reviewed February 16, 2000 by Reinhardt Zimmermann

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Leather
Use: light mountain/heavy backpack
Break-in Period: 40 km
Weight: 4 1/2 lbs
Price Paid: R 1200

I've got funny feet - they're wide at the ball but narrow at the heel with a high arch. These boots fitted first off due to the unique fit system, being a bit stiff at first i got one small hot spot on the one heel but i was not tightening the boot onto my foot properly. Done correctlyy it holds your heel in place very securely - not a bit of movement there while your arch is not crushed and your toes can wiggle. The best boots I've ever owned.

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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