4.5 of 5 starsLa Sportiva - G-Summit - Mountaineering boots
At a glance
Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men, Women
- Recommended use:
- alpine climbing, expedition, alpine touring
- Categorisation:
- D - expedition boots
- Type:
- high ankle
- Material type:
- synthetic
- Membrane:
- no
- Fabric properties:
- abrasion-resistant, insulated, highly water repellent, stretchy, vegan
- Closure:
- BOA twist lock, full length front zip, hook-and-loop closure
- Sole:
- Vibram Icetrek
- Crampon Compatibility:
- crampon-compatible
- Footbed:
- removable insole
- Weight:
- 1,700 g
- Reference size:
- medium-sized pair
- Extras:
- rock guard, reinforced heel, reinforced toes, water-repellent zips, resoleable
- Item No.:
- 020-0312
Product description
Perfect for technical climbs in extreme conditions
The G-Summit mountain boots by La Sportiva are ideal for ice climbing, climbing on big walls and technical ascents in cold conditions! In a nutshell: These boots are super versatile and optimal for being active in low temperatures in extreme locations. Whether it's a high altitude tour or technical climbing - the lightweight and precise double-boot construction is well suitable for expeditions in demanding climates.
Removable inner shell and aggressive Vibram Ice-Tech tread
Thanks to their special, removable Core-Wrap inner shell, the G-Summit mountain boots offer maximum warmth at a relatively low weight! The removable inner allows the mountain boots to be adapted to the thermal requirements of the terrain and the operational environment you’re in. The BOA ratchet closure system facilitates adjusting the fit of these boots to your feet and is easy to operate even with gloves on! The upper is an elasticated gaiter made from particularly hard-wearing, highly water-repellent materials. The footbed with carbon insulation additionally protects you against the cold from below!
The highlights at a glance:
- Incredibly warm, weatherproof and lightweight
- Removable, insulating inner shell
- BOA Fit ratchet closure system and water resistant zips
- Footbed with carbon insulation and Vibram outsole
- Super versatile
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100% have found the reviews
by Enrique helpful
The thread was edited on 27.02.24
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Good grip Price / performance Robust Waterproof -
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Ice climbing Winter hiking Mountaineering Snowshoeing
85% have found the reviews
by Ratko helpful
The thread was edited on 09.09.25
It's a great boot, don't get me wrong, but I'm not sure if it's worth the money. I wore mine on my Elbrus summit, and it felt comfortable. They are wide enough and fit super. I wore them with nothing but an insole as well as with the inner liner for extra warmth when needed. Apparently this boot should be ok when worn with a liner, in temps even up to -30 C. However, at some -15°C, I felt small discomfort and cold, but it went away with time. When worn in deep snow but with temps around zero, my feet started sweating, and the boot was wet inside. It dried rather fast in the sun, so that is a good side. After several days of usage, some lines caused by crampons started to appear, which I find unacceptable for this price range. It's very easy to pierce the boot with crampons, and all the La Sportiva markings have already started to peel off. For this price, rather low quality.
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Good grip Robust Waterproof -
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Mountaineering Winter hiking
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Price / performance Robust
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Robust Waterproof -
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Mountaineering
45% have found the reviews
by Maria helpful
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Ice climbing Mountaineering
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Good grip Robust Waterproof -
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Too stiff -
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Mountaineering
Hi Alok,
The G-Summit does have the weight advantage but the better boot will be the one that fits you best.
From most of what I’ve read, the G-Summit is the better boot. Lighter too. But it depends upon which will fit you best. La Sportiva always fit me better than Scarpa, but for some it’s the other way round.