La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot

The La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot is our favorite alpine footwear to recommend for everyone from casual climbers to professional instructors. This durable leather boot holds up to years of abuse in the mountains and provides plenty of support for hiking with a heavy load. Thanks to full crampon compatibility, this boot is a great choice for glacier travel, and its Vibram sole provides excellent traction on snow, mud, dirt, and rock. - Traditional mountaineering boot for general alpine with heavy packs - Durable Idro-Perwanger leather upper with Vibram rubber rand - Dry-Best lining wicks moisture and dries quickly - Steel shank offers stable support with heavy backpacks - Aircushion midsole with anatomic MtnFlex insole for comfort - Skywalker sole with step-in crampon compatibility