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:
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.

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Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's	$229.46	Buy Now
Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Women's	$229.46	Buy Now