Why We Like The La Sportiva Karakorum Mountaineering Boots
When laced in the La Sportiva Karakorum Mountaineering Boots, we cover countless miles with the plush platform taking on the shock of our heavy load, and the tough materials brushing off the rugged terrain. Equipped with the multi-directional 3D Flex hinge, this pair protects our ankles yet still lets them flex freely, while the footbed's anti-torsion plate and the sole's earth-biting lugs ensure stable steps on unstable ground.
Details
- Burly boot for alpine missions and trekking under a heavy load
- Leather upper delivers durable, water-repellent performance
- Flexible ankle hinge increases mobility and step-in comfort
- Heel welt is compatible with most hybrid and strap-on crampons
- Breathable lining wicks away moisture and dries quickly
- Hardwearing insole offers added support on technical terrain
- SBR Aircushion midsole provides insulation and shock absorption
- Lugged Vibram sole delivers reliable, long-lasting traction
- Item #LSP00JF
- Upper Material
- [face fabric] 2.8mm Idro-Perwanger roughout leather, [collar] Cordura nylon, [rand] Vibram rubber
- Insulation
- none
- Lining
- Dry-Best
- Closure
- lace
- Last
- Makalu
- Footbed
- 8mm high-density nylon, anti-torsion plate
- Midsole
- SBR Aircushion
- Sole
- Vibram Couloir
- Style
- single boot
- Crampon Compatibility
- hybrid, strap-on
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 15oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- mountaineering, backpacking
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 5 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 4, 2025
Big rock crawling tires for your feet!
Being a big man of 6’6” 250 lb, I must have a well built heavy duty boot to perform in hiking that can also handle mountaineering duties if the trek includes it. I work in construction and maintenance with tremendous amount of walking, stairs, even steel climbing so I know the construction of a good steel toe boot for work and look for those features in my sport boots. Most of my hiking and leisure boots have been ok for the first year then start to have problems. I have had tremendous success with La Sportiva Nepal Cubes, but wondered if I could find those same build qualities in a treking boot with a little more flex in the sole. Enter the Korakorum. I believe these boots check all of the boxes. They are true to size if maybe a bit short. They snug up nicely on the width do not have what i consider a wide toe box. As almost all of my trekking is in middle TN, I have to be concerned with heat more than cold. And so far no signs of a hot foot carrying a load. The lace lock system works great to get the exact fit i need climbing, decending, loafing around camp, or leisure about town. That feature is a hit. The color of the boot is conspicuous enough to not stand out like most mountain boots, yet I’m getting most of the benefits. Not as pricey as the big boots either, but the value for the price is excellent. Backcountry was easy to order with and had s wide selection in stock. If radom $200 hiking boots fit wonky, wear too quickly, can never seem to lace with creating a hot spot then these are the ticket. They don’t give up, they just keep you moving, and moving, and moving while you enjoy doing your thing! And if you’re looking for a warm weather/summer boot up to big work then I recommend these strongly.
January 5, 2020
Good boots for outdoor ice and snow extremes
These boots have very hard soles but hold up well to cold temperatures, snow, and ice. They do require leg gators to keep snow out of the top but are built tough. The laces have a latch strap to keep the bottoms snug and without a doubt worth the price.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
October 20, 2019
Kick in doors and rescue babies
I've worn these boots for awhile so I could give a fair and honest opinion. These boots take awhile to break in but wow they are great on rough terrain. I used these boots recently to clear buildings and I was wearing ballistic gear. These boots made my feet secure and I felt like i could walk over anything. The biggest plus to these boots is there is no gortex. I live in a high desert area so these boots haven't been wet yet. I can't say anything about them being waterproof. To be honest that's of little concern for me. I wear wool socks with these boots and they do feel warm but the wool socks do a good job of keeping moisture off my feet. The sole is very nice. I was clearing a house with slippery hard wood floors and the sole gripped just fine. The ankle support is pretty awesome as well. The one complaint I have and almost every boot company is guilty of the following. The insoles suck. For the life of me, I wish boot companies would either not put anything in the boot or offer better insoles. I wear a size 14 and size 48 is perfect for me.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
September 8, 2019
Bomb proof boot
Awesome great for climbing trees cant feel my gaffs
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
June 9, 2019
Excellent boot
This is a great all around boot- great support, rugged construction I’m a 9.5 some what slender foot and find the 43 size 10 to fit perfect with a thick sock. Good choice for heavy backpacking, summer mountaineering or tree and forestry work
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
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February 28, 2025