La Sportiva Karakorum Mountaineering/Hiking Boots

Product details: - Fabric type: 100% Leather - Care instructions: Machine Wash - Sole material: Synthetic - Outer material: Rubber

About this item: Karakorum uses a new tapered 8mm high density Nylon that provides a smooth flex and protection throughout the boot. This allows for New-matic crampon compatibility and long-lasting consistent flex. The 2.8mm Idro-Perwanger leather upper is ideal for water repellency, breathability, and durability. Aggressive Vibram sole with semi-automatic crampon attachment. Multi-directional 3D Flex hinge promotes greater flexibility and faster break-in.

IDEAL TERRAIN: general mountaineering and heavy backpacking.

Product Description: La Sportiva Men's Hiking/Mountaineering Boots - Trango Tech GTX - Trango Tech Leather GTX - Glacier WLF - Karakorum - Makalu - Nepal Evo GTX

Customer Reviews: - 4.4 out of 5 stars 81 - 4.3 out of 5 stars 67 - 4.4 out of 5 stars 153 - 4.4 out of 5 stars 236 - 4.8 out of 5 stars 14

Price: - Trango Tech GTX: $278.95 - Trango Tech Leather GTX: $278.95 - Glacier WLF: $338.95 - Karakorum: $338.95 - Makalu: $598.95 - Nepal Evo GTX: $598.95

Fit: Medium Width/Low Profile - Trango Tech GTX: Medium Width/Low Profile - Trango Tech Leather GTX: Medium Width/Low Profile - Glacier WLF: Larger Width/Larger Volume (support for insoles and thicker socks) - Karakorum: Larger Width/Larger Volume (support for insoles and thicker socks) - Makalu: Larger Width/Larger Volume (support for insoles and thicker socks) - Nepal Evo GTX: Larger Width/Larger Volume (support for insoles and thicker socks)

Trail Use: - Trango Tech GTX: Mountaineering/Backpacking Crossover - Trango Tech Leather GTX: Mountaineering/Backpacking Crossover - Glacier WLF: Forest Management/Mountaineering - Karakorum: Light Duty Mountaineering/Backpacking - Makalu: Mountaineering - Nepal Evo GTX: Mountaineering

Crampon Compatible Heal Welt: - Trango Tech GTX: Fully Automatic, Semi-Automatic, and Non-Automatic - Trango Tech Leather GTX: Fully Automatic, Semi-Automatic, and Non-Automatic - Glacier WLF: Semi-Automatic, and Non-Automatic - Karakorum: Semi-Automatic, and Non-Automatic - Makalu: Fully Automatic, Semi-Automatic, and Non-Automatic - Nepal Evo GTX: Fully Automatic, Semi-Automatic, and Non-Automatic

Outer Material: - Trango Tech GTX: Anti-abrasion/Mudguard - Trango Tech Leather GTX: Leather - Glacier WLF: 3mm Leather - Karakorum: 2.8mm Leather - Makalu: 3mm Leather - Nepal Evo GTX: 3.2mm Leather

Gore-Tex Waterproof: - Trango Tech GTX: ✓ - Trango Tech Leather GTX: ✓ - Glacier WLF: ✓ - Karakorum: ✓ - Makalu: ✓ - Nepal Evo GTX: ✓

Sole: - Trango Tech GTX: Vibram CUBE - Trango Tech Leather GTX: Vibram CUBE - Glacier WLF: Vibram Ice - Karakorum: Vibram Couloir - Makalu: Skywalk MPE (Full Steel Shank) - Nepal Evo GTX: Vibram Matterhorn (Full Steel Shank)

Weight/Boot: - Trango Tech GTX: 21oz - Trango Tech Leather GTX: 17oz - Glacier WLF: 34.6oz - Karakorum: 31oz - Makalu: 35oz - Nepal Evo GTX: 35.7oz

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