La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's

Picture a remote alpine col, the sun just touching the peaks, and nothing but granite, snow, and ice ahead. For mountain missions demanding unwavering performance without excessive bulk, Brand La Sportiva crafted a boot that's earned its stripes as a true alpine workhorse. Built around a single, robust piece of Idro-Perwanger leather, famed for its water resistance and ruggedness, this boot deflects scuffs and scrapes with a full perimeter rand, ensuring season after season of dependable service. Beneath, a semi-automatic crampon-compatible, steel-reinforced platform pairs with an aggressive Vibram Montagna sole, delivering an unyielding grip and essential rigidity for technical pitches and glacier crossings, while a shock-absorbing EVA midsole keeps fatigue at bay over long hauls. Traditional rollerball lacing offers a secure, personalized fit, further enhanced by a removable tongue that allows fine-tuning for comfort and volume. From high-altitude approaches and multi-day treks to light ice climbing and challenging traverses, this boot embodies steadfast support and adaptable capability, empowering your ambitions deep in the alpine realm. 
 
PRODUCT CONDITION
 
This UnNew La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's is in Fair condition. 
 
Products in Fair condition have seen their share of adventure, but could still find their right home. Fair condition products likely have cosmetic blemishes throughout such as pilling, snags, lint, animal hair, dried dirt, and stains. Physical damages such as holes, tears, rips, loose stitching, and staining are often found. Fair items are valued for function over form. 
 
With this item, the following damages were observed: 

• Wear on the tread
• Staining and dirt on the soles and midsoles
• Wear on the upper material
• Age 
  
  
  
  TECH SPECS
• Brand: La Sportiva
• Upper Material: Leather
• Outsole: Vibram 
• Midsole: flexible EVA 
• Lining: Dry-Best
• Lace closure