The La Sportiva Karakorum HC GTX is a mountain boot with roots in traditional craftsmanship and engineering aimed at modern high-altitude adventure. Designed for alpine trekking, backpacking in variable terrain, and glacier travel, it blends a robust full-grain leather upper with Gore-Tex waterproofing and Vibram performance traction. In this review, we evaluate how the Karakorum…
The La Sportiva TX2 Evo Women’s is the lightest and most agile member of La Sportiva’s Traverse X approach shoe family. Designed for climbers, scramblers, and alpine minimalists, it’s a shoe that prioritizes sensitivity, grip, and packability over brute durability. With a sock-like fit, sticky Vibram Idrogrip outsole, and resoleable construction, the TX2 Evo is…
A rugged, supportive approach shoe built for long days and rough terrain Build & Materials The Boulder X is built like a tank. The full rubber rand wraps the toe and sides, offering serious protection against rock strikes and abrasion. The board-lasted construction gives it a stiff, supportive feel—more akin to a light mountaineering boot…
La Sportiva TX5 GTX should appeal to any user looking to find solid and serious pairs for the most demanding hikes and approachecs. Design and Build Quality The La Sportiva TX5 GTX is a mid-cut, protective approach shoe for hikers and backpackers with heavy loads. This is a robustly constructed shoe featuring nubuck leather uppers,…
