I first bought a pair of Gortex La Sportiva Tibet 15 years ago. They remained water proof, solid and supportive for probably 2,000-3,000kms of trekking. Could not fault them. If you are looking for a very reliable, sturdy, water proof boot then won't go wrong with these. They were so good when mine finally needed an upgrade i bought another pair and they didn't change the design at all (they were that good to begin with)!

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This is my first pair of Lasportiva and I got a high expectation. This pair of boots is good looking, great in support and comfort, even when I got a heavy load on my back. I didn''t get blisters at all during my one month trekking trip in Nepal and didn''t twist my ankles. (I twist my ankles easily in other boots or trail shoes.) However, the gluing between the toe box and the rand is really poor. Gaps between the rand and the toe box region appeared after the first time I wore them, just for an easy hike. I brought them back to the mountaineering shop where I bought them and the salesman there said that it is normal and I can glue them with some quick glue. I did it accordingly but the next time I wore them for another easy hike, it happened again. It came worse, that those gaps just extended over the whole rand, when I was trekking in Nepal. I glued them almost every week in the trip since I was afraid that the whole outsole would come apart finally. Another problem is that the waterproofing ability of the boots. They are Goretex lined but they are not working up to as stated, "Guaranteed to keep you dry". I found that my toes and balls were covered by wet socks after hikes under heavy rain or treks on snow-covered trail. Obviously, the water penetrated the toe box. I don''t think I will buy another Lasportiva next time I need a pair of serious boots.

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Poor customer service since they don''t encourage you to send them back to the factory of the manufacturer.

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I was initially excited about finally fronting the cash for a serious boot. They felt great, especially in the toebox, where most boots pinch my wide feet. I had two problems, however, on my first trip with them:
1. Very hot boot. My feet tend to sweat, but this was ridiculous. Even in the snow. This probably contributed to problem 2...
2. Wore massive blisters on my heels. The heel cup is very rigid, and there is a seam that runs down the interior of the heel. I initially chalked it up to insufficient break in time, but I've worn them on 5 trips(150 miles) since then, and have resorted to taping my feet before hiking. They don't seem to be getting any better.
I will say, however, that they are incredibly durable and have unbelievable traction on all surfaces, wet or dry. If the blister problem ever resolves itself, they will be fantastic. Until then, they work, but they hurt.

I bought a pair of Tibets at the beginning of this summer. I've worn them eight hours a day since and I don't have a single complaint. Great boot with excellent durability. Good investment for the serious outdoors type.

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These boots rock! They were comfortable out of the box, and they've been that way since. I went on a 120 mile bakbacking trip 3 months after getting them, and I wa the only person who didn't get blisters. The only problem I might forsee is the durability of the nubuck leather but, mine are at 400 miles and counting, so we'll see.

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I have mine Tibets since mid 1995. At first, these boots were exactly what I was looking for a perfect hiking and backpacking boot: Gore-Tex lining, Vibram soles, full leather uppers and good fit. This is a well built boot: nothing ungluing, perfect sews, and not cracks in the leather and sole on 4 years of use (I'm sorry, I have no idea about mileage). But it isn't perfect: Gore-Tex is a thin liner and cannot resist to the abuses of many adventures on rocky, muddy, snowed and dirty places and eventually it opens a hole here or there. Mine has one at the heel (both feet). This is enough to have leaks on it and now Gore-Tex worthies only for the metal plate outside them. The Gore-Tex is a very appealing feature that many consider essential, but be aware: they make you boot cost $50 more and will not last as mush the leather and the sole. Yes, I do recommend this boot because of its reliability (besides waterproofs) and confort, but there are the better values in full leather boots in the market.

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Felt great out of the box, and unlike other reviewers I had no real break in time. My complaint is that after 4 months of constant wear the leather has streched too much, therefore offering reduced support, and it looks like my boots are too big for my feet. I've partially fixed the problem with a thick insole.
Other than this, they've been great, hard wearing, fantastic while trekking in Nepal.

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Getting new boots one month before a big trip was a big concern. However, these boots felt great out of the box and ~300 miles later they have exceeded all my expectations. The grip has been excelent and the stability of the sole was perfect for climbing without giving up anything for the long flat treks. I did 13 days in the jungles of South America and althought it was hot and sticky I did not notice any overheating problems with the boots. Basically, when these wear out I will buy a second pair without question.

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No problems to report

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I've had these boots for two years now. I've been on five long expeditions and i think that they still haven't broken in very well.

They are extremely hot (I hike in a 10-25 degrees celcius climate). Quite heavy too.

I have blister-prone feet and these boots haven't helped my alleviate my pains for now. However never suffered any blisters on my heels, as other reviewers.

However, great supportive boots. No complaints about any water leakage or build quality.

I think it's too much boot for 50 mile treks. Definitley a boot for rough terrain, long hauls and heavy loads.

But i'll stick with them with the hope that they'll break in some time or another.

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This is an okay boot, but it was not as durable as I had hoped. I have had mine for 2 years now, and they are totaly worn out, some seems have loosened and the Gore-Tex is penetrated manny places. The first hole apered after about 1.5 years of hard use.
I have never been really good friends with theese boots, it went serval months before i stopped getting blisters, and now and then I have had some other problems with my feets, because of the not so perfect fit.
The mileage of thees boots are well over 2000 km, so I really dont think that I have anything really negative to say about them.

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