Product Description
Classic leather mountaineering boot
| Price: | $304.95 |
| as of Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:59:41 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Size: 42 M EU
- Color: Natural
- Brand: La Sportiva
- Model: 238-TAN-42
- Fabric type: leather
- Dimensions: 4.00 pounds
Features
- We used a 3.0mm Idro-Perwanger leather upper for classic mountain boot performance and fit.
- This is a full steel shank boot that will accept an automatic crampon and kick steps in snow all day without a crampon if needed.
- The protective Vibram® rubber rand adds excellent toe protection and the EZ rollerball hardware makes these boots easy to lace up.
- IDEAL TERRAIN: general mountaineering and heavy backpacking
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By Dr. Gonzo
Mak's = Awesome
I've worn some boots in my days trudging around this pale blue dot we call Earth, but nothing to date compares to my Makalu's. These boots can take a lickin' better than Muhammad Ali. Be sure to throw in some Superfeet REDhot Trim-to-Fit (7100) Mens Cold Weather Insoles Shoe and your feet will stay nice and toasty. Of course, these boots need more than just insoles, leather, and rubber...you definitely need a thick wool Wigwam pair of socks to round it all out.
Now down to the nitty gritty: these boots have full shanks, so the sole is stiff...as it should be. If you plan on doing light hiking in these, I suppose you can, but plan on probably being unhappy with the lack of flex and light weight. I have hiked trails with
If you plan on humping a heavy pack, kicking steps in snow, and/or wearing crampons for technical ascents...then these are your boots. La Sportiva is legendary in their craftsmanship, and these boots carry on that standard of quality. Only unknown is whether you can get up icefalls with these bad boys. My guess is it is doable since these are a great all-around mountaineering boot.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By Jason
My first pair of Maks were purchased for me by a fellow co-worker that insisted there was no other boot like it. I climb high voltage towers at work and walk in these boots all day, my endurance increased because of their comfort and because they are light my agility noticeably increased. The supporting shank made of a non conductive firm fiber allows me to kneel and rest my weight on my heels comfortably and is sufficient for use with my climbing hooks on wooden poles. I dont know if La Sportiva is aware of the fact that numerous lineman use this boot.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By Big D
I have owned 3 pairs of Maks (4 if you consider the pair in the box in the closet).
I work construction and wear these as work boots. My first pair lasted 4 years, wearing them virtually everyday. Sometimes 12-14 hours a day, 6-7 days a week. My second pair lasted 4 years BEFORE I resoled them.
As to the reviewer who complained that they felt like they had a steel shank in them...THEY DO! And who takes a pair of boots like these, and submerges them, and then tries to walk them out. These boots aren't like work boots. These are very tough, stiff boots. They are designed for mountaineering. Backpacking with heavy loads and crampons. They will take whatever you throw at them.
See a professional boot specialist. Get the proper fitting boot. Wear proper socks. Get proper insoles IF needed.
Like I said, I work construction, and wear these almost everyday. Under the MOST EXTREME conditions. I have have hiked and backpacked some of the tallest mountains in Colorado and Montana. I weigh 235#, with a pack I'll top 300#. These boots are MORE than up to it.
After 11 years of wearing Maks, my feet are used to them. I even travel with them on. Walking from one end of an airport to the other, and the same at the connecting airport, and then all over town. My feet in gym shoes would be screaming at the end of the day. Not in Maks.
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