4.53 of 5 stars
La Sportiva - Boulder X Mid GTX - Approach shoes tested
Do you own this product? Have you tested it out?
Other customers will be happy to read your review – share what you know.
Reviews overview
Disadvantages
Praise vs. Criticism
Durable, with excellent grip
I bought these boots following a recommendation from a friend, in order to walk the GR20 in Corsica. I was amazed at how lightweight they were. Due to time constraints, I didn't really have time to wear them in, but to be honest, they didn't really need it.
On the walk, they were durable, and gripped the rock well. On scrambles, the soles and rubber rand stuck like a dream and made the uphill sections so much easier. Whilst other people were duct-taping their boots back together, I was struggling to find any minor damage to my boots!
The laces are easy to adjust, although I did find the laces slipped at times, this wasn't a huge issue. They held out well in 35+ degree heat, and felt relatively breathable. For the first time on a long distance walk, I had no heel blisters over the whole 16 days. A couple of pressure areas on the bottom of my feet - but I think this was more the nature of the walk/rock than the fault of the boots.
I would say that they do come up a little small - I'm a size 5/5.5, and usually wear size 6 walking boots with liner/walking sock, but the size 6 seemed short, and I ended up re-purchasing a size 7, but they were spot on. Would recommend for hot, long distance treks, especially those involving lots of rock work.
Didn't really get the opportunity to try them in heavy rain, but they seemed to dry quickly and no leaking when walking through streams etc. Would buy again.
- Advantages
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Breathable
- Good grip
- Comfortable
- Recommended use
- Via ferrata
- Trekking
- Hiking
NO
NOT Waterproof i have rgis pear off LA sportive boulder x GTX mid
But they are fine in the first 2 weeks off hot weather in the uk son as we had rain with garters on also my feet both where water logged in inside the boots
i have emailed AlpinTrek as off yet no answer
I am not Happy with is model
off LA Sportive because of this it's sad as LA sportive are a top brand i would not have this model again + Will Send them back
- Advantages
- Lightweight
- Good grip
- Finish
What do you think about that?
This is what other customers say:
I bought these boots following a recommendation from a friend, in order to walk the GR20 in Corsica. I was amazed at how lightweight they were. Due to time constraints, I didn't really have time to wear them in, but to be honest, they didn't really need it.
On the walk, they were durable, and gripped the rock well. On scrambles, the soles and rubber rand stuck like a dream and made the uphill sections so much easier. Whilst other people were duct-taping their boots back together, I was struggling to find any minor damage to my boots!
The laces are easy to adjust, although I did find the laces slipped at times, this wasn't a huge issue. They held out well in 35+ degree heat, and felt relatively breathable. For the first time on a long distance walk, I had no heel blisters over the whole 16 days. A couple of pressure areas on the bottom of my feet - but I think this was more the nature of the walk/rock than the fault of the boots.
I would say that they do come up a little small - I'm a size 5/5.5, and usually wear size 6 walking boots with liner/walking sock, but the size 6 seemed short, and I ended up re-purchasing a size 7, but they were spot on. Would recommend for hot, long distance treks, especially those involving lots of rock work.
Didn't really get the opportunity to try them in heavy rain, but they seemed to dry quickly and no leaking when walking through streams etc. Would buy again.
-
Smaller pair have walked GR20 once, larger pair have walked it twice!
-
- Advantages
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Breathable
- Good grip
- Comfortable
-
- Recommended use
- Via ferrata
- Trekking
- Hiking
The shoe has performed well on trails and forest paths.
The fitting required me to purchase a pair one size larger than my normal shoe size.
-
- Advantages
- Durable
- Comfortable
- Good grip
- Well made
-
- Disadvantages
- Fitting
-
- Recommended use
- Trekking
- Ultra-light
- Hiking
- Fast trecking
I was looking for boots that will allow me to drive and hike at the same time.
This is it. Flexible enough to allow driving and robust enough to hike.
-
- Advantages
- Stabilizes the foot
- Comfortable
- Waterproof
- Durable
- Price / performance
- Good grip
-
- Recommended use
- Mountaineering
- Hiking
- Trekking
- Via ferrata
This is the second pair of these boots I have purchased. They are light and extremely comfortable (no blisters straight from the box). Good grip and support. Excellent all round.
-
- Advantages
- Robust
- Lightweight
- Good grip
- Stabilizes the foot
- Comfortable
-
- Recommended use
- Ultra-light
- Trekking
- Paragliding
NOT Waterproof i have rgis pear off LA sportive boulder x GTX mid
But they are fine in the first 2 weeks off hot weather in the uk son as we had rain with garters on also my feet both where water logged in inside the boots
i have emailed AlpinTrek as off yet no answer
I am not Happy with is model
off LA Sportive because of this it's sad as LA sportive are a top brand i would not have this model again + Will Send them back
-
- Advantages
- Lightweight
- Good grip
- Finish
Simply the best approach boot ever! Grippy, great toe protection and super comfortable - break-in not needed.
-
- Advantages
- Comfortable
- Robust
- Price / performance
- Stabilizes the foot
- Durable
- Good grip
- Finish
-
- Recommended use
- Trekking
- Hiking
Wasn’t expecting this boot to become my favourite for scrambling however, it work’s really well up to low grade rock climbs. My only reservation is getting the lacing sufficiently tight to prevent foot slipping to the toe box when descending slopes.
-
- Advantages
- Breathable
- Price / performance
- Durable
- Good grip
- Comfortable
- Robust
- Lightweight
-
- Recommended use
- Climbing
- Via ferrata
There are 70 more threads!