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As a brand that makes highly technical footwear for demanding activities, La Sportiva has a more meticulous approach to sizing.
It is an Italian company that relies on the European half sizes to offer more size options within one size run. As the company itself states: ‘More sizes = Better fit.’ For example, in between the US sizes like 8, 8.5, and 9, you will find an additional 8.5+ size. This is true for both men's and women's sizes (US 6.5+, 7.5+, 8.5+, etc. are available as well).
That’s why the very first step in figuring out the right La Sportiva size for you is to Please note: Given that.
La Sportiva men's and women's size chart
Fit and sizing of La Sportiva hiking boots
Unfortunately, the heel-to-toe foot length is not the only determining factor when sizing a boot. But it's the primary one when you have to purchase online.
When trying on a pair of boots, pay attention to the following:
Find the EU size that corresponds to your foot length in the chart above. Then add another half-size in EU. Example:
| When trying on a pair of boots, pay attention to the following | EU size in La Sportiva | Add 1/2 EU size |
| 262 | 41 | 41 1/2 |
Toes have some splay room and are not squished on the sides La Sportiva boots are handmade, there can be slight differences in the way each pair feels even in the same size.
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- How we test.
- La Sportiva boots.
- With the boot unlaced and toes touching the front, you should be able to slip your index finger behind the heel. Alternatively, your heel is touching the back and there is a thumb-width space inside the shoe, in front of the toes.
- The lacing should be able to lock your midfoot down securely, leaving no wobbling.
- Please note: Given that.
- Your foot length.
- Do not walk among in them or throw out the packaging before you make sure the size and fit are perfect. That way you can still return them.
For more detailed information on the size and fit of each La Sportiva model, please see our detailed lab reviews below. You will find measurements like internal length, toebox width at the widest part, and toebox width at the big toe along with other notes on the fit and sizing of each shoe and boot we've tested:
Do La Sportiva hiking boots come in wide?
Starting in spring 2021, La Sportiva began releasing some of its boots in Wide. The most popular one has been the Ultra Raptor Mid II GTX.
In a rush to find out your La Sportiva size without measuring your feet? Use the calculator below to cross-reference the size that fits you well in another brand with the one from La Sportiva. It's quick but it doesn't guarantee the best size 100%:
