rabbit.reviews79Consensus score
How strongly 0 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- Exceptional lightweight construction for a mid-height boot
- Gore-Tex waterproofing with aggressive outsole for technical terrain
- Highly recommended by experienced hikers in r/hikinggear and r/Ultralight
Skip it if
- Runs narrow, not suitable for wide or high-volume feet
- Higher price than mainstream brands like Merrell or Salomon
- Less cushioning than max-comfort options like Hoka
What owners love
- Exceptional lightweight construction for a mid-height boot
- Gore-Tex waterproofing with aggressive outsole for technical terrain
- Highly recommended by experienced hikers in r/hikinggear and r/Ultralight
- Durable build quality, La Sportiva is trusted by alpine climbers
The recurring gripe
- Runs narrow, not suitable for wide or high-volume feet
- Higher price than mainstream brands like Merrell or Salomon
- Less cushioning than max-comfort options like Hoka
The bottom line
La Sportiva makes boots that serious mountain hikers trust, and the Ultra Raptor II Mid is their sweet spot between speed and protection. Just know they run narrow, try before you buy.