4.51 of 5 starsLa Sportiva - Karakorum HC GTX - Mountaineering boots
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Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men, Women
- Recommended use:
- alpine touring, trekking, hillwalking
- Categorisation:
- B/C - heavy-duty trekking boots
- Type:
- high ankle
- Material type:
- leather
- Material note:
- contains non-textile parts of animal origin
- Technology:
- GORE-TEX Performance Comfort
- Membrane:
- yes
- Fabric properties:
- breathable, waterproof
- Other material information:
- Idro-Perwanger leather 2.8 mm
- Closure:
- lacing
- Sole:
- Vibram
- Crampon Compatibility:
- compatible with semi-automatic crampons
- Weight:
- 1,730 g
- Reference size:
- medium-sized pair
- Extras:
- rock guard, resoleable
- Misc:
- Sole: Vibram IBS; Insole: 5 mm nylon with anti torsion zone at back; Impact Brake System; 3D Flex system
- Item No.:
- 020-0188
Product description
Brilliantly crafted leather boots with a traditional design: the Karakorum HC GTX from La Sportiva. They are compatible with semi-automatic crampons and suitable for demanding treks and moderately difficult mountaineering trips. The boots feature a GORE-TEX membrane which not only fends off water from the outside, but simultaneously allows moisture on the interior to escape, keeping your feet nice and dry. The high-quality Vibram outsole comes equipped with an Impact Brake System and delivers superb grip along with plenty of cushioning and support on descents. A multidirectional flex system at the ankle keeps the ankle both mobile and stable. It also maximises the contact surface of the shoe, making it easier to walk off-road. Lastly, the boot has a protective rand to protect the leather from damage as well as a climbing zone at the front of the sole for short climbs and scrambles. The classic look combined with all the innovative features makes the Karakorum HC GTX an excellent pair of mountaineering boots.
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45% have found the reviews
by Michael helpful
Having already bought the B3 version of the Karakoram (which I found a tad heavy), this HC GTX is definately the boot for my scottish winter and alpine / Mont Blanc adventures. I find them very comfortable and quite roomy for my wide forefoot, and can take my Sidas insole with ease. When walking there is a nice progression from heel strike to forefoot push-off with no slapping. My Petzel Vasak crampons fits very well to the grippy vibram sole. The traditional design of the boot with the high sides means maximum support when negotiating rough mixed terrain away from the path. At last, the complete all-rounder!
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A comfortable all rounder for alpine adventures
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Good grip Robust Comfortable B2 all-rounder -
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Winter hiking Mountaineering
After using these heavily for 2 winters now I can confidential say they are the best mountain boots I've owned yet. They show virtually no signs of wear and I wreck boots typically. They are incredibly waterproof, trudging through half frozen streams shoes not even slight seepage through and you bearly notice the boot get colder.
The only disadvantage at all is they are so good at keeping your feet warm they are almost too warm on those lucky mountain days where your above 0°c!
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Robust Good grip Waterproof -
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Mountaineering Winter hiking
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by Nikas helpful
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Price / performance Robust Good grip Waterproof -
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Snowshoeing Mountaineering Winter hiking
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by Felix helpful
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Good grip Robust Waterproof
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by lorenzo helpful
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Waterproof Robust Good grip -
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Trekking
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Good grip Robust -
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Hiking
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Price / performance Waterproof Robust Good grip
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Waterproof Price / performance Good grip Robust -
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Trekking
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by Markus helpful
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Winter hiking Hiking Via ferrata Snowshoeing Mountaineering
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Robust Price / performance Waterproof Good grip -
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Mountaineering Winter hiking Via ferrata Beginner Trekking Snowshoeing Hiking
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