#Nucleo high gtx full

This sole was designed to help cushion and stick to terrain when moving fast down hill. The Nucleo’s Vibram Nano Sole with Impact Brake System is no exception. La Sportiva has a long history of making particularly sticky shoes- it’s their specialty. We also like how well the boot grips on different types of surfaces. After a quick hose off, we ended up with dry feet and Nucelos with a story. After one particular rainy (think torrential downpour) day, both pairs changed color with the stain of two-inch thick mud. We throw them on, forget to lace them, chuck ‘em out of our mudroom (the step up to get into the van) and otherwise beat these boots up on a daily basis, and they withstand it all. While we have put them to the test in the field (scree, talus, and boulder), we appreciate their durability in daily van living. The Nucleo is made from rugged Nubuck leather and Sportiva’s proprietary Nano-Cell mesh that makes the boot feel indestructible while offering the breathability that you would expect from a synthetic option. The breathability and waterproofing of the Nucleo, while extremely important to us, were outshined by their most important feature… durability. At a pound each (5 ounces under the average weight for leather boots) these lightweight champs are still kicking in the final round. These boots, when used with warm socks, offer good protection in the high snowfields of Colorado. We literally walked through the swamp of Congaree National Park and our feet were happier for it.

#Nucleo high gtx full

The boots have full waterproof protection, while also BREATHING. It consists of a polyester mesh insole that allows air to pass under the Gore-Tex bootie insert, negating many of the complaints users have when wearing Gore-Tex. Gore-Tex has been used in hiking boots for a long time, but the Nucleo features a material called ‘ Gore-Tex Surround ’. One of our favorite features of these boots is how breathable they are. Each time we’ve been more impressed with the versatility of these leather, medium duty hiking boots. We’ve put these boots to the test in the rolling mountains of the Appalachian Trail, the craggy peaks of Colorado, and the swamps of South Carolina.

We’ve been rocking the Nucleo High GTX Boot (La Sportiva’s most breathable boot to date) since April, and we’re smitten. Since 1928, La Sportiva has been has been designing high quality footwear to get you to, up, and from the mountains.