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Backcountry.com - La Sportiva http://www.backcountry.com/store/brand/120/La-Sportiva.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:11:08 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 I wear and 8.5 in Evolv Evo and 5.10 Coyote. Both are a snug http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Katana-Climbing-Shoe/LSP0003M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137160#question_137160 La Sportiva Katana Climbing Shoe I wear and 8.5 in Evolv Evo and 5.10 Coyote. Both are a snug fit. What size would i be in the Katana? Ideally I would want to try on before I buy but none of the stores around me carry this shoe. question_137160 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:11:08 GMT I'm looking for some new shoes as my Continental Divides http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Fireblade-Trail-Running-Shoe-Mens/LSP0075M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136472#question_136472 La Sportiva Fireblade Trail Running Shoe - Men's I'm looking for some new shoes as my Continental Divides are wearing out. I've tried the Hardrocks and Masochists and liked neither. I'm looking at this shoe, the Lynx, and the FC1.1 (any other suggestions?). I do a lot of hiking on rocky, jagged terrain, and am looking for something with good forefoot protection. Any suggestions amongst these three? Weight doesn't matter that much to me (I won't be using them for running). Thanks! question_136472 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:48:09 GMT I need something that does very well on ice - like 'black' http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Glacier-Mountaineering-Boot-Womens/LSP0020M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136369#question_136369 La Sportiva Glacier Mountaineering Boot - Women's I need something that does very well on ice - like 'black' ice? Any experiences with these boots and tough ice? question_136369 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:45:53 GMT How well do these shoes keep out moisture? Would they be good http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Crosslite-Trail-Running-Shoe-Womens/LSP0100M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136274#question_136274 La Sportiva Crosslite Trail Running Shoe - Women's How well do these shoes keep out moisture? Would they be good for running through wet grass? My current running shoes leave my socks sopping wet from early morning runs through grass filled with dew. If not these, does anyone have recommendations for somewhat waterproof running shoes? question_136274 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:50:44 GMT according to Sportiva's website, the TC Pro has the same http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-TC-Pro-Climbing-Shoe/LSP0126M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135747#question_135747 La Sportiva TC Pro Climbing Shoe according to Sportiva's website, the TC Pro has the same last as the Kantana's (mens & wms) "LAST: PD 55" Can anyone comment on how they sized relative to Katanas, Miuras, or Mythos? question_135747 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:06:04 GMT So BC suggests race day use. How long will they hold up under http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Crosslite-Trail-Running-Shoe-Mens/LSP0099M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135227#question_135227 La Sportiva Crosslite Trail Running Shoe - Men's So BC suggests race day use. How long will they hold up under super intense trail work? ie steep, rocky hill repeats, streams/rivers, trails that might not be actual trails? question_135227 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:32:35 GMT Will the Nuptse climb rock as well as the Nepal? The sole unit http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nuptse-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134936#question_134936 La Sportiva Nuptse Mountaineering Boot - Men's Will the Nuptse climb rock as well as the Nepal? The sole unit looks more like it's oriented toward the walking/trekking end of the mountaineering spectrum. question_134936 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:04:05 GMT How would these fair on an approach in mild temps? Is it worth http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Spantik-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0059M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_133666#question_133666 La Sportiva Spantik Mountaineering Boot - Men's How would these fair on an approach in mild temps? Is it worth putting up with such that i benifit from the extra warmth/and performance above the snowline? question_133666 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:39:53 GMT I'm thinking about getting the La Sportiva Wildcat shoe. http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Wildcat-Trail-Running-Shoe-Mens/LSP0117M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_133082#question_133082 La Sportiva Wildcat Trail Running Shoe - Men's I'm thinking about getting the La Sportiva Wildcat shoe. I'm currrently running in Asics Trail attack WR 5. They feel great and I have no problem with it. But I'm now looking for a more solid shoe with the same amount of couscioning and more durability. Will the wildcat do the deal? Size wise are they the same as Asics? Pros and cons compared to the Asics I'm using now? I'm 6-3 180, run 45 miles a week and planning to increase the mileage. Thanks question_133082 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:49:20 GMT I have an extremely narrow foot. My street shoe size is 10.5 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Miura-VS-Climbing-Shoe/LSP0081M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_132896#question_132896 La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe I have an extremely narrow foot. My street shoe size is 10.5 (42.5-43), I wear a size 41 katana and the velcro straps hang way over the sides of the shoe, they work, but barley. I tried going 40.5 in the katana but they were too painful in the toes while still being nearly as narrow as you could strap them width wise. How does the width of this shoe compare to the katana? Would these shoes work for me? question_132896 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:09:53 GMT I have been running in Montrail Continental Divide shoes for http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Fireblade-Trail-Running-Shoe-Mens/LSP0075M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_132768#question_132768 La Sportiva Fireblade Trail Running Shoe - Men's I have been running in Montrail Continental Divide shoes for about a year, after finding that Montrail Hardrocks are just to disconnected from the trail, due to their amazingly thick cushioning. I also run in Inov-8 Roclite 305 and race in mudrock 280 - and I can feel EVERY grain of dirt. How do these shoes compare? I have a friend in Canada who loves LaSportiva, but I think there may be some selection bias there. . . . Does this shoe offer a best of both worlds of cushioning/protection AND feel on the trail? question_132768 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:10:21 GMT My feet are a little wide, so I've primarily stuck with Montrails...currently http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Fireblade-Trail-Running-Shoe-Mens/LSP0075M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_132525#question_132525 La Sportiva Fireblade Trail Running Shoe - Men's My feet are a little wide, so I've primarily stuck with Montrails...currently the Streaks...how would these compare? My Streaks seem to be wearing out rather quickly. Thanks for your input! question_132525 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:07:24 GMT Write your question here...I have owned a pair of Sportiva Boots http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Glacier-Mountaineering-Boot-Womens/LSP0020M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_132003#question_132003 La Sportiva Glacier Mountaineering Boot - Women's Write your question here...I have owned a pair of Sportiva Boots forever. They are dying. Which of these boots comes close to replacing it? The old ones say "Trekking" 39 1/2 R 992 on the tongue. I think they are a woman's boot, but don't really know that for a fact. They are 7 incehs tall. I have worn them 3 to 6 days a week for so many years, I have forgotten when I bought them, maybe 5 or 6 years ago. help? question_132003 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:29:59 GMT I am looking for a good pair of light weight hiking shoes. I http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-FC-1.1-Hiking-Shoe-Mens/LSP0113M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_131666#question_131666 La Sportiva FC 1.1 Hiking Shoe - Men's I am looking for a good pair of light weight hiking shoes. I am in the process of going light-weight. I primarily hike/backpack in the Appalachian regions of NC, SC, and GA. How quickly do these dry? Are they true to size? How is the arch support? I have fairly moderate case of plantar fasciitis and therefore need GOOD arch support, along the lines of what a pair of Chaco sandals offers. Are there any advantages of the Gore-Tex version of this shoe aside from the immediate obvious? question_131666 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:27:33 GMT do these boots need to be up or downsized from a regular shoe http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nuptse-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_130831#question_130831 La Sportiva Nuptse Mountaineering Boot - Men's do these boots need to be up or downsized from a regular shoe size to fit? would try to wear a smart wool mountaineering sock with them question_130831 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:37:40 GMT I"m planning a trip to Mt. Elbrus next summer. I tend to http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Womens/LSP0135M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_129715#question_129715 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Women's I"m planning a trip to Mt. Elbrus next summer. I tend to have problems with my feet getting cold easily. Would you say that these boots would be a good choice for this summer trip or is there another La Sportiva boot that you would recommend? question_129715 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:04:52 GMT Write your question here...i want to go mountain with about 5000m http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0029M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_129553#question_129553 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's Write your question here...i want to go mountain with about 5000m in winter or fall and i donot do vertical ice climbing ,i want to know is it good for it(just mountainreeng)or you suggest other thing? question_129553 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:04:48 GMT hi - i've been wearing invernos size 12.5 uk and typically http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0029M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_129383#question_129383 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's hi - i've been wearing invernos size 12.5 uk and typically wear a u.s. size 13. how true to size are these. guessing 47's are what i should try first. any thoughts? thanks question_129383 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:59:36 GMT What's the actual weight of these boots: it says 2552 g and http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nuptse-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_128652#question_128652 La Sportiva Nuptse Mountaineering Boot - Men's What's the actual weight of these boots: it says 2552 g and 6lb 12 oz., but 2552 g is actually 5 lb 10 oz. question_128652 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:25:25 GMT how is this shoe on ice? because we get some wicked ice storms http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Exum-Pro-Approach-Shoe-Mens/LSP0124M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_128598#question_128598 La Sportiva Exum Pro Approach Shoe - Men's how is this shoe on ice? because we get some wicked ice storms where i live, and it's hard to get around. so i'm looking for a shoe that will handle well on slick ice, and not look much different than a tennis shoe. question_128598 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:39:03 GMT