4.79 of 5 starsLa Sportiva - Aequilibrium LT GTX - Mountaineering boots
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Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men
- Recommended use:
- alpine touring, trekking
- Categorisation:
- C - mountaineering boots
- Type:
- high ankle
- Material type:
- leather, synthetic
- Material note:
- contains non-textile parts of animal origin
- Technology:
- GORE-TEX Performance Comfort
- Membrane:
- yes
- Fabric properties:
- breathable, abrasion-resistant, waterproof
- Closure:
- lacing
- Sole:
- Vibram
- Crampon Compatibility:
- compatible with semi-automatic crampons
- Weight:
- 1,280 g
- Reference size:
- medium-sized pair
- Extras:
- rock guard, reinforced heel, resoleable, protective toecap
- Legal notice:
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- Item No.:
- 020-0227
Product description
If you're looking for mountaineering boots with amazing features and that ensure off-road performance, then you’ve got to check out the Aequilibrium LT GTX from La Sportiva. Thanks to their great construction, the mountaineering boots are specially suited for multi-day mountaineering adventures. So, you’ll be able to carry your heavy luggage whilst climbing steep crags and conquering glacier passages with ease. They feature a durable upper made of leather and synthetic fibres that is not only breathable and water-repellent, but it can also take on rough contact with crags. As for the sole, it’s equipped with numerous innovative technologies that ensure great surefootedness on technical terrain. And during long descents, you’ll take advantage of their great cushioning. Plus, thanks to their pronounced rear sole edge, you can attach semi-automatic crampons to the boots.
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by Ratko helpful
The thread was edited on 26.12.25
For everyone out there still not being sure, the LT model is a pure winter boot. I bought this in 48 even though I usually wear 47, and they feel great and comfortable. I wear them for my winter ascents, and when worn for any non-snow situation, they are definitely an overkill (at least for me). Time will show the durability side of the product, but some scratches already appeared since they appear to be very sensitive to rocks.
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Winter hiking Mountaineering
very happy with these. easily broke them in
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Winter hiking Mountaineering
Value for the money! I love them!
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Winter hiking Mountaineering
Well done la sportiva
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Via ferrata Hiking Mountaineering
For a 47.5 size, will the grivel G12Newmatic fit with the original band? Also what are other good crampon options for this shoe format? Petzl Vasak Leverlock?
Hi Gustavo,
The Grivel G-12 with the standard extension bar are only suitable for boot sizes EU 36-47. This means that for your size you will most likely need the longer extension bar. The Petzl Vasak as standard suit boot sizes of EU 36-50 so these would be ideal right out of the box.
I have never owned a shoe from la sportiva and i was wondering about sizing. On my running shoes
(Adidas)the size is 47 1/3, on my salomon quest the size is also 47 1/3 with a good fit on the heel and enough room for the toes whilst wearing the hiking socks, also my mondo length is 29.3. According to la sportiva my size is 45,5 hence 46,5 with the size up required for mountain boots. Is that correct or should i go for the 47?
Hi sokratis,
If you are happy with the fit from Adidas and Salomon you will find the fit from La Sportiva to be a little too narrow.
Size wise I would have suggested 47.5 or 48 in this case but , we're out of stock. In the end though, it would be better to stick with brands such as Mammut , Lowa or Hanwag for a better fit for you.
I have Salomon Speedcross 47 1/3 and it feels tight. I purchased the Aequlibrium Lt model in 48, and it feels really loose. I wear it on merino socks, and it still feels very comfortable. So definitely go with 47.5 or, if you prefer wearing a double sock, 48.
I was wondering whether these boots are good for mountaineering with snow like Olympus during the winter season. Thx!
Hi Dimitris,
These are a technical boot ideal for backpacking and multi-day walks at high altitude.For your needs in winter they should be ideal.
https://www.lasportiva.com/en/aequilibrium-lt-gtx-man-black-21y999100
Hello !! Can you tell me which crampons are compatible with aequlibrium LT? Thank you very much !
Hi Stavros, These boot are compatible with any crampon with a strp-on binding or better still semi-automatic binding. For general mountaineering , have a look at the Grivel G-12 New-Matic.
Hi,
I wonder if these boots are good for via ferrata and long distance hiking like Everest base camp or annapurna circuit. Im looking for something versatile.
Thanks!
Hi Emiliano, The Aequilibrium LT GTX being crampon compartible is designed for mountaineering rather than hiking. For something versatile for hiking and via ferrata , why not have a look at the Scarpa Marmolada?
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