La Sportiva Pacific Crest

Review Date
March 14, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Josh(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Las Cruces, NM

Price Paid:  $200.00

Summary:
I loved my PCTs for years and they held up pretty well . . . until the shanks broke! I was surprised and disappointed but La Sportiva replaced them and even substituted some makalus for free. From what I've heard, the shank problem was fairly common and I think they fixed the manufacturing problem since i bought mine (in 95).

Customer Service:
Great customer service with more than adequate compensation for defects.

Review Date
December 28, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Mark(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from the Adirondacks

Summary:
The Pacific Crest strike a good compromise between full on leather boots with completely rigid soles and lighter-weight hiking and backpacking boots. I have gone on several hikes with these and I have not gotten a blister. With a Nikwax treatment the boot is waterproof, the leather is durable. It withstood me stepping on it with a crampon, although there was a gash but nothing serious, indeed the boot continued to be waterproof with the gashes even going through a half foot of snow. They work well with semi-rigid crampons.

Similar Products Used:
Tecnica Hurricane, very waterproof but gave me blisters.

Review Date
July 22, 1999

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: shoeless joe(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from philadelphia

Summary:
I got my pair for $125 at Sierra Trading Post. A great price for a step-in-crampon compatible boot. I've used them three times climbing in winter conditions (ice and snow) and they were waterproof (after a nikwax treatment) and warm. Not stiff enough for all day crampon work, need a plastic boot for that. Fit is a little too narrow in the forefoot but they're streching a bit. A good heavy duty boot, especially on sale!

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Similar Products Used:
Limmer (a work of art!)
vasque sundowner (comfy)

Review Date
July 17, 1999

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: chris(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from pullman Wa usa

Summary:
I like these boots but am concerned about their durability. In less than a full season my boots have some major cutts and scuffing on the toe. The scuff on the toe is close to 2mm deep. I have done some pretty intense off trail kiking with them but I still feel that the level of wear they exhibit (far more than my 8 year old Alpinas)

They have been returned the company by my shop to be evaluated. Maybe they had deffective leather.

In fact I have returned th

Customer Service:
I am waiting.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
June 26, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: richard R(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Tulsa, OK

Summary:
I got these boots on sale. I have been on a 5 mile hike, 8 nile hike and 10 mile hikes - in addition to lots of campng treks of less milage - and have not gotten a blister yet. A few hot spots while breaking in. They are comfortable boots. Very sturdy on steep rocks and tough terrain. Consider these heavy weight boots, but fits like a glove once broken in. If I put in over the counter ""Super Feet"" insoles for better fit, the insole that came with it was too thin for my feet. great boots.

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