La Sportiva Men's Ultra Raptor Ii Mid GTX Hiking Boots

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In hot, dry conditions, I think it's safe to assume they'd suffer the same drawback as all Gore-Tex footwear, and at that stage I'd be reaching for the unlined Ultra Raptor shoe with its airy mesh upper (not an option in the boot version). I felt like I was hiking through the fucking mangrove and convinced I was going to stumble across a dead body. It’s a fine boot for its designed purposes, but wouldn’t be my first choice for heavy loads over rugged terrain.

The lacing system is integrated with the upper through eyelets sewn onto the inner elastic fabric and hard plastic reinforcements on the outer mesh: This system allows the tension of the lacing to be distributed over the entire upper for maximum comfort. No lightweight, but still forgiving on the foot, this is a supportive, protective and well-cushioned all-round trail shoe, with a relaxed front-end fit that should suit wider-footed users (such as me) and accommodate the inevitable foot spread over a longer day out. This is a big day however you approach it, with a good mix of stony track, pathless bog, steep grass and scrambly moments on which to test the boot's full range. We assume this is due to La Sportiva's compression-molded MEMIex midsoles and nylon molded flex TPU shanks.That trail shoe is a bit of a legend in the mountain running world, much loved for its near-optimal balance of cushioning, support, protection and traction.

If it weren’t for the narrow toe box outline above, I would have no hesitation grabbing the Ultra Raptor for involved fastpacking objectives. In this video equipment expert Aaron will give you some top tips to make sure that you get the perfect fit so you can head to. Designed for long runs and wet days out on the trails, the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mids are a breathable, waterproof and comfortable pair of mid-trail shoes.Anyone looking for boots for day hiking, fastpacking, or light backpacking should definitely check the Ultra Raptor IIs out. Derived from the legendary La Sportiva Ultra Raptor trail running shoe, this mid-cut boot offers similar flex and cushioning in a comparatively lightweight package whilst also adding a little more all-round protection and ankle support, as well as reliable Gore-Tex waterproofing. After twisting and folding the boot by hand, we noticed that there is enough stiffness to offer stability but also enough flex in the forefoot to allow for agile performance over technical terrain. I even ran in them for a mile or so down a dirt trail and they felt really comfortable and supportive. The soft "Comfort Collar" protects the ankle against penetration by stones or mud and integrates the easy-fit spoiler for maximum ease of donning.