La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Hiking Boot - Men's

My initial impression of these is they are quite nice. They were definitely more narrow than other boots I've had so the recommendation to go up a size was a good idea. They fit quite good with a medium weight sock on. They would be a bit tight with a heavy sock so take that into account. the look is great and they feel lighter than i was expecting. The sole has a grippy rubberized feel to it, when you walk there is a natural curve to the sole like it's already broken in. Im not sure how they will hold up to sharp rocks on trails but I suspect not as good as a very hard sole boot. For my needs on mostly flat trails it will do fine. Im coming from a very old pair of Keens Oregon PCTs (10+ yrs old). the sole was separating even with boot glue so time to upgrade. These boots are definitely lighter, but the leather also doesn't seem as thick. We'll see how they hold up.

I have hiked around 115 miles in these in past 3 months:1- the goretex sides of the shoes started to tear open but I fixed them by superglue before it opens up too much to be repaired and now they're working fine. U have to take care of ur boots regardless of the brand and the price uve paid specially if ure using them heavily and for purposes they're not built for.2- mines are for narrow feet but I have laced them up from two loops up and now they fit nicely on my relatively wider feet.3- I have used them so many times with lace-up crampons and they fit and seat nicely on my crampons. However They're not meant to be used with crampons or for mountaineering in snow and ice.4- in my experience they are waterproof. If they touch water for example if u walk across a stream or step into a puddle they will do fine even if water is ankle high but if water stays on them for a while for example if snow accumulates on them for a long time they will get wet (again my understanding is that these are not meant for hiking in snow). U can wax them to improve them. all together I count these shoes to be perfectly waterproof.5- after around 115 miles, the soles are in a perfect condition.6- as they have leather in them and as dirt kills the leather, I always (after every single hike) wash the dirt off of them let them air dry and then wax them. this has helped with keeping the leather section fine.7- they are very very very comfortable for log distance backpacking trips.

Bought these after suffering a severe twisted ankle on a hike- they are amazingly comfortable right out of the box ! I bought them for hiking but end up wearing them all the time because they’re the most comfortable shoes I own. Would definitely buy again!

Very comfortable, lightweight, waterproof, and look great too! Will definitely buy again when these eventually wear out. 5-STARS in my book!!!

Had a different company's boot for years that de-laminated on a hiking vacation. Decided for summer '22 hiking to switch brands. Read different internet reviews. La Sportiva seemed to be a worthy choice. Ordered a half size larger, 13.5, than my work boot size. Fit is correct. So far so good. See how they hold up.

Delivery date keeps getting changed and postponed. Over priced for these delivery issues.

Use these for work and walk on concrete all day…comfortable and easy on the feet. Fit is great. Love the great ankle support also

Boot seems great, but the toebox runs narrow, even on the wide size

Excelente bota