The La Sportiva Men’s Karakorum HC GORE-TEX is a sturdy leather boot ideal for traditional mountaineering and demanding hiking where crampons might be required. Durable water-repellent Idro-Perwanger leather uppers are paired with a GORE-TEX membrane for lasting wet weather protection. In its element on rugged terrain, the Vibram sole with Impact Brake System lugs absorbs impact and provides traction to aid on those long mountain days.
Materials
Water-repellent 2.8mm Idro-Perwanger leatherupper
GORE-TEX Performance Comfort waterproof membrane
Features
High cuff with three lacing hooks
3D Flex system at ankle
100% recycled laces
Metal lacing hardware
Abrasion-resistant rand
Thermal insole
Sole unit:
Expanded polyurethane (EPU) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) midsole
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) crampon insert
5mm high-density nylon lasting board with increased thickness in middle
Vibram Trek rubber
Impact Brake System (IBS) lugs
B2 rated
Compatible with C1 & C2 crampons
Weight: 940g (single boot size 42)
Mountaineering
When snow and ice cloak the mountains, it’s essential that your boots offer the right level of support and protection to cope with the conditions. We categorise these boots by their ‘B rating’.
B1 - Suitable for hard three season use and some winter hill walking.
B2 - Protective boots ideal for winter mountain walking and easy alpinism.
B3 - Fully stiffened boots for technical mountaineering, mixed and ice climbing.
Garments engineered with GORE-TEX® product technology offer a unique solution for specific activities and climate conditions, to individually fit consumers needs. Each GORE-TEX® product class consists of a distinct laminate package including specific core technologies such as membrane, production processes and textile choices.
GORE-TEX® products Garments engineered with GORE-TEX® product technology are durably waterproof and windproof combined with optimised breathability. Gore invests heavily in field testing to understand end user needs which allows Gore to provide the GORE-TEX® GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™ promise.
GORE-TEX® Pro products Garments engineered with GORE-TEX® Pro product technology are built for maximised ruggedness and are ideal for extreme and extended use. All components are built for maximized ruggedness while strict textile performance specifications ensure optimum strength. All GORE-TEX® Pro garments must pass Gore’s toughest test conditions and most aggressive rainstorm test.
GORE-TEX® Active products Garments engineered with GORE-TEX® Active product technology are built for extreme breathability and are ideal for highly aerobic, done in a day activities. All components are built for optimised sweat management to ensure extreme breathability and optimum comfort in high aerobic conditions. The performance is also supported by a tight fitting and minimalistic garment design.
GORE-TEX® Shakedry products Garments engineered with GORE-TEX® Shakedry product technology are bult for ultra lightweight performance. The unique fabric construction uses the laminate as the external weather barrier, with ‘film-out’ GORE-TEX® Shakedry technology ensuring maximum water repellency. By removing the traditional external face fabric breathability is maximised while sweat accumulation and weight is reduced. An internal fabric backer aids next-to-skin comfort.
GORE-TEX Paclite® Paclite® product technology is the ideal solution for hiking, golf, travel and other activities where space and weight are critical. A protective layer on the inside of the GORE-TEX® membrane makes a separate lining unnecessary. The result: minimum weightand pack volume.
Delivery & Returns
UK Delivery
Express Delivery
Order by 1pm (GMT) Monday-Friday for same day dispatch with express delivery.
Express orders placed after 1pm (GMT) on Fridays will be dispatched on Mondays. Orders placed on Saturdays or Sundays will be dispatched by Tuesday.
This option is only available when all items in your order can be sourced from our warehouse.
This service is only available to standard UK postcodes. Express delivery is unavailable for the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, the BFPO, and the Scottish Islands/Highlands.
Economy Delivery
If items in your basket need to be sourced from a shop, they will be dispatched in 7 working days. This delivery option is always free.
UK Delivery Times
You’ll receive items dispatched from our warehouse within 2 working days. If we have to source the item(s) from one of our shops, delivery will take up to 5 working days.
Looking for a delivery option that’s not listed? Call our customer service team to discuss on 0808 164 0600.
UK Delivery Methods
Spend over £80 to get FREE delivery to standard UK addresses (including Scottish Islands/Highlands).
Free delivery is available for all orders sent with economy delivery.
In the UK we use DPD Local and Royal Mail to deliver our parcels. If your parcel is small and of low value, we will send it via Royal Mail Tracked 48. Other items will be sent via DPD Local. Physical Gift Vouchers are sent with Royal Mail 1st Class. We will send you an email once we have packed your order. Further tracking information will be sent directly from the courier.
Delivery Prices
Parcel / Destination
UK (excluding UK Islands)
Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and BFPO
Shipping may take up to 2 days to deliver to Scottish Islands/Highlands.
Please note that a signature is always required upon receipt.
If your address is in a VAT free area, e.g. Channel Islands, VAT will be removed from your order total before payment is made.
Customers are responsible for the cost of all postage charges.
Free Click and Collect In-store
Free Click and Collect is available for all products on the website. At checkout, select Click and Collect as your delivery option. Then, choose the most convenient store to collect your order from.
You will receive an email to confirm your order. You will get a second message when your order is ready to collect.
Items in stock at your chosen store should be available within 24 hours of ordering. If we need to take items from another store or warehouse, it will take between 2 and 5 working days before they are available to collect.
International Delivery
Delivery timeframes for non-UK delivery vary depending on location, and take between 2 – 9 days. Similarly, non UK delivery charges start at £13 for Europe and go up to £30 for Southern hemisphere regions. For more detailed information please visit our international delivery page. Please note that the prices we quote on this page are for standard deliveries, i.e. parcel weight and size restrictions apply. For non-standard deliveries, e.g. skis and snowboards, our customer service team will contact you once you’ve placed the order to discuss any additional payment required.
Returns
Returns must be made within 30 days of receiving the goods, and we will issue a refund within 7 working days of the goods being sent back to us. When you receive your order there will be a returns form inside, so please complete this and send back with the returned goods. Return postage must be paid by the customer for unwanted goods, and we offer a variety of ways for you to make a return e.g. taking to one of our stores free of charge, or Post Office drop off for £2.50. For full details please visit our returns page.
Free delivery on orders over £80
