La Sportiva hiking boots compared

In its favour

• Wide is in the title, so it is built on a roomier last than the standard model.
• The listing states a leather upper, Gore-Tex lining, EVA midsole and rubber outsole.
• Listed for all seasons, with a weight of 991 g given.

Good to know

• The listing does not say whether 991 g is per boot or per pair.
• A leather upper adds some weight compared with a fully fabric light boot.

In its favour

• The listing names a slip-resistant sole as a special feature, useful on wet slabs and muddy tracks.
• Leather upper and leather lining are both stated, behind a Gore-Tex membrane.
• Cushioning is listed as moderate with an EVA foam insole, a balance for all-day walking.

Good to know

• Italian brands often size differently from UK makers, so check La Sportiva's chart before ordering.
• The listing gives 1.45 kg without saying if it is per boot or per pair.

In its favour

• The title describes it as waterproof and stable with a non-slip sole.
• Leather upper and Gore-Tex lining are both listed.
• A mid shaft is stated, more support than the low TX5 shoe.

Good to know

• The listing does not name the outsole rubber despite the non-slip claim.
• The listed weight of 1 kg is not marked as per shoe or per pair.

In its favour

• Leather upper with Gore-Tex in the title, a firm and waterproof combination for rough ground.
• Listed for all seasons, so it can serve as a year-round hill boot.
• The listing gives 1.13 kg, a moderate figure for a leather boot if that is per pair.

Good to know

• The listing does not say whether the weight is per boot or per pair.
• La Sportiva sizes often run differently from UK brands, so check the maker's chart.

In its favour

• The title states waterproof, lightweight and a grippy outsole.
• A synthetic upper is listed, which tends to need less breaking in than leather.
• The listing gives a 22 cm shaft circumference, useful for checking the collar fit.

Good to know

• A listed weight of 1.5 kg sits oddly with the lightweight claim; check per-shoe weight.
• Synthetic uppers usually scuff faster on rock than the leather boots in this range.

In its favour

• A leather upper is listed, unusual at this listed weight.
• The listed weight of 454 g is the lightest in this La Sportiva line-up.
• Hiking is named as the occasion, with an ankle shaft and EVA insole stated.

Good to know

• The listing marks it as not water resistant despite GTX in the name, so confirm it.
• Summer is the listed season, so it is not aimed at cold, wet winter walking.