La Sportiva Glacier EVO Mountaineering Boots - Leather (For Men)

This boot is seriously tough. I break down boots super fast and wanted something to last for a month long adventure of serious use and I think I have found it. If you are like me and wear through leather boots in 1-2 years, than this is for you. Stiff to wear but solid to use. Not too hot, but warm enough.

Where do I start? I got these in 2005 when I was augmenting the sniper scouts. I lost count how many times I was up and down harsh terrain with anywhere from 65 to 95 lbs on my back...and these under my feet. They offer fantastic traction, great warmth, and are ready to tackle the most rugged conditions. I would, however, recommend wearing thin-nylon socks beneath your normal hiking socks the first few times you wear these. It's now 6 years later and I still wear them almost every weekend on 5 to 10 milers. They're worn, but still kickin!

I am a tree climber. It is VERY hard to find a multi-functional, durable boot that doesn't take weeks to break in. This boot was pretty comfy right out of the box. Very good support for spending time in gaffs. Easy to footlock in, good grip on bark, and has great rands for protection from your climbing saw. For a supportive boot, it still has a lot of flexibility. Love 'em!

I am using these boots for wildland firefighting. WOW! No break in period...period! Loving them. On my feet for 16 hours hiking, side hill, up and down...you name it. VERY comfortable and supportive. Highly recommend.

I can't disagree with all the wonderful reviews of this product by other users, but these boots just didn't fit my foot. I had to return the 5.5's for a pair of 5's - these boots are not sized "too small" for me as stated in other reviews and recommendations. The boots appear to be supportive enough for my needs and they were comfortable at the start. The design of the boot allows it to hinge at the ankle, but that presses the boot into the top of my foot when walking downstairs or downhill to the point where I know would be too painful for any actual hiking. I also noticed a pressure point on the inside of my foot just above the arch where a blister started to form while trying out the boots walking around the neighborhood.