La Sportiva

I am comparing these to my previous boot. I had a pair of Zamberland boots that I hiked glaciers in Montana. I hiked the Continental divide. I hiked parts of the Appalachian trail. I hiked in Waterton Park Canada. I hiked in the mountains of Mexico and I wore those boots everyday for work. I figured I would try another pair of fine Italian boots. For starters, why are they not waterproof for the price? Second, once you wax them the color changes, and not for the better. I really do like the fit and finish of these boots and hope they last and keep my feet dry.

I have a wider foot I recommend to order one size up from normal size

Comfortable right out of the box. Will be field testing on Mt. Whitney in May 2016

Comfortable boot built like a tank. I wear a size 10 1/2 with a somewhat wide foot, went with a size 44 and it was too small. Got a size 45 the second time around and they fit perfect.

Precisely what I expected was precisely what I got. Excellent product!