La Sportiva Thunder Gore-Tex® Hiking Boots - Waterproof (For Women)

my new favorite boots

For the most part,I like these boots. However,I usually wear a heavier boot and these were a little light weight for my personal preference (I just don't know if they will hold up with continued use). On my break-in hike, my feet got 2 "hot spots" around my ankle and 1 blister. Hopefully, they will not take too long to break in. But, the boots look good and are not too clunky. For most recreation, I think they would work out fine. (haven't tried them for backpacking yet).

I had read to order 1/2 size too big, which I did, and they are comfortable and get the job done. The foxtails in areas I hike are insidious devils, but these boots protect against them well. Also stayed nicely dry when hiking through wet pastures.

The first pair I ordered was way too big and then the second pair I ordered was 1 1/2 size smaller and was too small. These boots seem great, but my size is not in stock.

I bought them for 1 occasion, hoping that I will use them for a long time. Cant wait for new years holidays in Polish Mazury. Looking foward for some snow to try my new boots :). First impression they are great quality and looks better than at a photo. First time as comfortable as ski boots, but Im sure that it will be ok soon ;).