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The Nucleo still feels like a lightweight hiker which is impressive considering that it’s a high cut supportive boot. Las mejores ofertas para La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Botas de Senderismo Para Hombre 10. The North Face Ultra Fastpack II and the Lowa Levante are both about 5 ounces lighter, but they sacrifice a lot to achieve that weight. The Nucleo is middle of the pack in terms of actual weight compared to the other boots tested. On the other hand, this could prove to be a disadvantage if you’re primarily hiking in cooler conditions or navigating icy stream crossings (purely for heat loss, not because of any water ingress). It also uses a Gore-Tex Surround lining that is fully waterproof and breathable, so it is great for hiking in warmer temperatures. However, since it doesn’t use any mesh and has a high cut, it provides a lot of protection from rocks and debris entering the boot. After a few uses the boots did show more signs of wear, mostly due to their color which displays scuffs more prominently than a darker colored boot.

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In terms of durability the Nucleo is full nubuck leather which is highly resistant to abrasion and much more durable than the more commonly seen combination of mesh and synthetic uppers. It also uses a so-called Impact Brake System on the outside heel to cushion impact when hiking down steep hills. It provides great traction on wet, slippery surfaces or when scrambling over rocky terrain due to its aggressive tread and sticky Vibram rubber. Our take A shoe’s tread has to be pretty special to stand out to our test crew, but the Impact Brake System did just that. The Nucleo features a Vibram Nano sole which grips well in many conditions. The only downside is that the boot does feel a bit warm in hotter conditions. Winner of a 2017 Gear of the Year award from Outside magazine.

The Nucleo is a high-cut boot that sits above the ankle to provide support without ever feeling restrictive thanks to its flexible leather material. It uses compression molded EVA and TPU inserts that do a great job of providing the needed stability, even on tricky terrain like steep and rocky trails. Overall the Nucleo provides a lot of support and stability and is only beat by the Oboz Sawtooth. The La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX offers best-in class breathability in a mid-duty, waterproof hiker/backpacking boot. La Sportiva got around this problem by using Nano Cells, a polyurethane, fine mesh material, which allows air to circulate under the foot. Another common complaint among waterproof hiking boots is their lack of breathability.

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15 models La Sportiva G2 Evo Mountaineering Boots - Mens As Low As 998.95 Free 2 Day Shipping. 19 models La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Hiking Shoes - Mens 229.00 228.95 Free 2 Day Shipping. It is made of full nubuck leather, which provides immediate comfort right out of the box. Since 1928, La Sportiva has been has been designing high quality footwear to get you to, up, and from the mountains. 10 models La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX Mountaineering Shoes - Mens As Low As 298.95. It is by far the most comfortable of the boots tested due to the padding all around the ankle and tongue. While the Nucleo is an all-around impressive boot, comfort is one category where it really shines.

La sportiva nucleo high gtx hiking boots