La Sportiva

Nucleo High II GTX Boot - Women's

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I have been relying on the Nucleo High II GTX Boot through a full season of long hiking and backpacking days, and the GORE-TEX Surround breathability is genuinely different from a standard membrane boot on warm days when your feet would otherwise cook. The Vibram Nano outsole with Impact Brake System grips confidently on wet rock and loose terrain on descents where lesser boots tend to let you down."

Most waterproof hiking boots make a trade, keeping moisture out while trapping heat inside until your feet are damp from the inside out. The La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Boot was engineered to solve that problem directly, pairing GORE-TEX Surround technology with integrated Nano-Cell construction to deliver 360-degree breathability that moves heat and moisture away from the foot from every direction, including underfoot, where traditional boots offer none.

The nubuck leather upper provides trail-ready durability and a classic profile, while the 3D Flex ankle hinge supports natural movement through technical terrain without sacrificing stability on loose or uneven ground. Underfoot, a compression-molded EVA midsole delivers all-day cushioning with a noticeable rebound that keeps energy in your legs through the long miles. The Vibram Nano XS-Trek outsole with Impact Brake System uses slanted and opposing lug angles to brake on descents and grip on technical surfaces, and an OrthoLite Hybrid insole made with recycled rubber and production waste foam supports the arch throughout.