4.72 of 5 stars
La Sportiva - TX5 GTX - Walking boots tested
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These boots are not WATERPROOF!
These boots are not waterproof.
They don't leak water in, up to the height of the ankle. But from there up the water it leaks into the inside.
They have excellent traction with the ground and good construction materials.
But they are not comfortable after a long hiking. The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor are much more comfortable.
- Advantages
- Finish
- Lightweight
- Good grip
- Breathable
- Disadvantages
- Not waterproof
- Recommended use
- Hiking
- Via ferrata
- Ultra-light
- Beginner
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This is what other customers say:
These boots are not waterproof.
They don't leak water in, up to the height of the ankle. But from there up the water it leaks into the inside.
They have excellent traction with the ground and good construction materials.
But they are not comfortable after a long hiking. The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor are much more comfortable.
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- Advantages
- Finish
- Lightweight
- Good grip
- Breathable
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- Disadvantages
- Not waterproof
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- Recommended use
- Hiking
- Via ferrata
- Ultra-light
- Beginner
I used these boot for the first time, for an 8 hour hiking on rocky ground with many screes. The grip, the protection and stabilisation of the foot were excellent.
The handicaps were that a) there are internal stitches at the heel which caused me blisters, maybe I should have worn thicker socks and b) the weather was hot and my feet sweated a lot so I believe they are not breathable enough.
As far as sizing is concerned, I usually wear EU 41 shoes but my size at these boots was EU 42.
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- Advantages
- Good grip
- Stabilizes the foot
I have used these boot for hiking in Ireland to dog walks to travel when we went to France - great boots, great support , well waterproof, very comfortable.
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- Advantages
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
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- Recommended use
- Hiking
- Trekking
I found the boots very comfortable straight out of the box.
I used the product for maximum of two years.
I used the boots for general hill walking .
I would recommend the boots for light use and summer walking including via Ferrata.
The boots were a great fit.
The boots were not waterproof after approximately one years wear.
Both boots split on the sides and let in water.
The boots are not robust or hard wearing.
I returned the boots to the manufacture who would not honour the warranty and said it was fault for not looking after them which was definitely not true.
It’s a real shame as I would not buy this product again because I really do like them they just won’t last and they are quite expensive.
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- Advantages
- Lightweight
- Comfortable
- Breathable
- Good grip
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- Disadvantages
- Not robust
- Not waterproof
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- Recommended use
- Travel
- Leisure
- Via ferrata
Using the boot mostly for hiking and scrambling in wet conditions I've yet to have a problem with them causing hot spots or blisters.
The only thing that I don't like about these boots is how thin the laces are. They don't feel very strong, but the do secure the boot around the foot when fastened properly
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- Advantages
- Price / performance
- Waterproof
- Comfortable
- Good grip
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- Recommended use
- Trekking
- Winter hiking
- Via ferrata
- Hiking
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