The La Sportiva Maverink Climbing Shoe is a children’s shoe that is sticky, secure, and sensitive for teaching kids how to climb properly while still letting them be creative. For children who want a comfortable, high-grip, and stable option, this could be a good choice.
The La Sportiva G5 Mountaineering Boot is a durable, versatile, and easy-to-use option that works well on climbing ice and technical routes. Even though this boot is a bit heavier, it trades extra weight for added durability, versatility, and comfort.
The La Sportiva Futura Climbing Shoe for women is a secure, comfortable, and versatile shoe that can work well on various types of modern climbing. Despite being expensive compared to other options, the sensitivity allows climbers to easily feel the terrain for performance-oriented climbing.
The La Sportiva Spectre 2.0 Alpine Touring Boot is an adjustable, high-performance, and functional boot that works well in a variety of conditions for all levels of skiers. Despite not being the lightest or stiffest option on the market, this touring boot could be a good choice for those who want a secure and sturdy choice in the short term – even if it is not the most durable in the long run.
The La Sportiva Otaki Climbing Shoe for women is a versatile, precise, and high-quality shoe that works well on a variety of climbing routes. Despite not being the best shape for those with wide feet and taking some time to break-in, this shoe is a comfortable option that blends stiffness and flexibility.
The La Sportiva TX2 Approach Shoe is a breathable, lightweight, and adjustable option that is well-suited for climbers who want an all-around choice for various terrain. Despite being less durable due to the material and construction, the shoe provides ample mobility, ventilation, and support for approaches and tough climbs.
The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor GTX Running Shoe for men is a high-quality, grippy, and stable shoe that is well-suited for those who favor a tough and durable shoe that is made for the trails. The ability to grip on uneven surfaces and various terrain makes this a terrific trail shoe, despite the soles wearing down quickly.
The La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX Boot for men is a nice boot that is relatively lightweight and durable. It generally provides good protection, stability, and traction. Despite not being the lightest or fully waterproof, this is still a pretty good option for burly day hikes and light backpacking.
The La Sportiva Sparkle 2.0 Alpine Touring Boot for women is an adjustable and high-performance boot that performs well in both uphill and downhill mode. Despite having too much flex for some aggressive skiers’ needs, if you want a boot that is easy to use and adjust, provides a great range of motion, and keeps your foot secure during use, then this is a great choice.
The La Sportiva Trango Cube GTX Mountaineering Boot for men is a lightweight, waterproof, and durable option for those who want a comfortable, warm, and moderately-stiff boot. Despite not having a full-shank for extra stability, the support provided by these boots makes them suitable for most conditions, while the seamless and synthetic upper aid in waterproofing. Unless you spend prolonged periods of time on vertical ice, these heavy-duty boots should get the job done for almost all adventurers.