La Sportiva G5 Evo Review

The G5 Evo is a well-built boot, and its modern design and materials add up to a really good balance of warmth, lightness, and climbing ability. With the addition of proper waterproofing across the uppers, this will no doubt become a go-to technical mountaineering boot for many climbers who had snubbed the previous iteration. The BOA system is great in terms of convenience, but it would be better still if it allowed the fit to be fine tuned a bit more effectively towards the front end. Of course the narrow and asymmetric toe is only going to suit some people, and as ever with boots it's very much a case of trying before you buy. Other users may simply struggle to commit to the G5 Evo's high price tag. Overall, however, I think the benefits of the BOA lacing system and a thicker sole will help set these boots apart from other competitors in the field, such as Scarpa's Phantom Tech.