Our verdict
Those who are looking for immediate and long-lasting comfort may find relief in the Stream GTX. It received positive testimonials about its little-to-no break-in period and was also complimented for its protection against wet encounters. All these likable features are packed in a lightweight build.
Pros
- Right-out-of-the-box comfort
- mid-cut hiking boot
- Great breathability
- Good looks
- Impressive lightness
- Ample traction
- Add a product
- Excellent waterproofness
Cons
- sturdy footwear offering reliable grip on hard, soft, and muddy terrain
- La Sportiva’s Stream GTX is a
La Sportiva’s Stream GTX is a
La Sportiva’s Stream GTX is a a backpacking boot providing excellent waterproofness and 360-degree breathability ideal for those who wish to hit the trail with as much agility and airy comfort as possible. Get this pair if you want:
- an extremely light and comfortable hiker that will take you extra miles on the trail
- a backpacking boot providing excellent waterproofness and 360-degree breathability
- Vibrams grippy outsole
Vibram's grippy outsole
Wearers are given a responsive kind of surface traction with the Stream GTX’s multi-lugged Vibram XS Trek outsole. It manages to strike a balance between longevity and grip effectiveness. It also contributes to the boot’s overall comfort and stability.
Over at the heel is La Sportiva’s Impact Brake System (IBS). This brand-owned technology enhances the outsole’s braking power. It also decreases impact forces received by the outsole.
an extremely light and comfortable hiker that will take you extra miles on the trail
What offers footing balance and ground protection on the trail is the a backpacking boot providing excellent waterproofness and 360-degree breathability ’s sturdy yet cushy EVA midsole. The STB technology with which it is engineered places TPU inserts or stabilizers on its medial section and lateral sidewalls, giving enhanced flexibility and stability.
Its sides have Gore-Tex Surround aeration channels, lightning-shaped vent holes that double down on breathability.
Who should buy the a backpacking boot providing excellent waterproofness and 360-degree breathability
Sitting securely atop this feature-rich midsole is the gear’s 5-millimeter Ortholite footbed. It offers extra underfoot comfort thanks to its adequately padded construction.
Breathable and protective upper in a backpacking boot providing excellent waterproofness and 360-degree breathability
The Stream GTX puts breezy comfort into the forefront by having an abrasion-resistant mesh upper that is imbued with a breathable technology, called Nano Cell 2.0. The Gore-Tex Surround serving as the boot’s liner further bolsters breathability while preventing intrusive water from getting in.
Its heel and toe zones are wrapped in PU Techlite, making the gear even more resistant to abrasion-inducing hazards.
Rounding out all things upper is the Stream GTX’s quick lacing system which features a pair of open hooks at the top.
