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(based on 3 ratings)
Brand:La Sportiva
Located in:Footwear, Men's Footwear, Day Hiking Boots
Hike across the sage-filled desert lands and ford rushing streams during a springtime flash-flood with the Sandstone GTX XCR hiking shoe from La Sportiva. Your feet will stay dry with the GORE-TEX XCR lining while you retain excellent balance with the Vibram Hiking sole fitted out with the Impact Brake System.
  • Hike without fear of the elements in the abrasion-resistant, GORE-TEX XCR lined, waterproof uppers
  • Retain your balance with the Impact Brake System Vibram Hiking sole
  • Keep debris out and your feet comfy with the gusseted tongue
  • Put spring into your step with the long-lasting Trailon and polypropylene shank
  • Protect your toes from scree with the layer of sand, glue and rubber sprayed directly onto the toe box
  • Winner of the Outside 2007 Gear of the Year award in the light hiker category
  • Weight per pair: 1 lb 2 oz
    • Upper: roughout leather / Spylon mesh
      • Midsole: Trailon with half polyprolylene
        • Lining: GORE-TEX XCR
          • Outsole: Vibram rubber
          Specifications based on size 42.
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.7 stars
(based on 3 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Comfortable(3), Great traction(3)
 
very good shoes
By The polarbear from Spitzbergen, Norway on 9/8/2008
Sizing:
Feels half size too small
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Great Traction
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Day hikes
Describe Yourself:
Casual Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

So far I have only used them on daytrips but I am very pleased.Very well first impression.

 
buying a pair or two for when these die
By plantadvocate from Sandy Hook, CT on 6/12/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable, Water Resistant
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The first shoe I have worn for 14 hour days out of the box and my feet didn't mind at the end of the day. They feel light (compared to the boots I had been wearing). I hope they last as I wear them for not only play, but work as well (gardening). La Sportiva has always fit my feet well.

 
Best Shoe
By DCVerified Purchaser from NJ on 6/10/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable, Water Resistant
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Day hikes
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I go through shoes al the time.. I normally have one two pair when I go hiking and this shoe is the best I have found. prevents blisters, solid support, strong underfoot protection against stingers,

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