Could the La Sportiva Hike Mid GTX be the most comfortable pair of boots ever? I’d say so.
Sportiva says the Hike Mid GTX is a technical boot with trail runner agility. I’d agree, it also has all the trail runner comfort you’ve come to expect. I have been wearing these for hundreds of miles over the last two months and they are a dream. From long days including tech scrambles and wet fall snow hikes these boots have shined.
The Hike Mid GTX has a supportive sole with a wraparound toe, all of which are made using recycled materials. Sportiva makes these of 65% recycled material, which is great for everyone. Like Cactus Ed said “Stand for what you stand on”.
The sole of the Hike Mid GTX is aggressive giving you the traction you need on rocks, sand and snow.
When you are in rocks or wet conditions nothing and I mean nothing beats a toe cap. They keep you from stubbing your toes, provide grip, prevent wear and keep water off your toes in wet conditions.
The laces use a webbing and cord attachment taken from Sportiva’s big mountain Trango Tech GTX boot. If you have had other stiffer hiking boots you may have experienced where you have to crank on the laces to get the ankle cuff tight enough to provide support, but it also means there is a loss of flexibility. The TX Hike Mid GTX’s lacing system completely solves that problem. They provide support and flexibility without the need to yard on the laces.
Always a welcome addition is a webbing strap to help pull the boots on.
The TX Hike Mid GTX is a great all around boot. The highly breathable outer coupled with a Gore Tex liner keep feet dry in the wet weather and let your feet stay dry in the heat of the summer. The aggressive sole and supportive lace system make these a perfect boot for anything besides really cold deep snow days. Wether I am going for a dog hike or an all day adventure, these are the boots I reach for.
La Sportiva Says: https://www.lasportivausa.com/tx-hike-mid-gtx.html
A premium and technical boot that combines the support of a hiking boot with the agility of a trail running shoe designed for off-road terrain or a long day of city sightseeing. Whatever you pick, it doesn’t matter to the TX Hike Mid GTX. You can do it all and you will end the day with happy feet and mind, thanks to the wide comfort fit and environmentally conscious materials. The TX Hike Mid GTX uses recycled uppers, recycled rubber outsoles, recycled laces and webbing and a recycled Gore liner (65% of its weight is eco materials).