If they last for a year i'll be extremely pleased.

If they last for a year i'll be extremely pleased.  Read Less

I dug them out of the bag and they were solid with the year old mud.

I dug them out of the bag and they were solid with the year old mud.  Read Less

Although frankly i am fine with the shoes now - which i did not order a 1/2 size up - after stretching out the toe boxes as described.

Although frankly i am fine with the shoes now - which i did not order a 1/2 size up - after stretching out the toe boxes as described.  Read Less

They breathe well with the mesh uppers, so stream crossings lead to drying quickly.

They breathe well with the mesh uppers, so stream crossings lead to drying quickly.  Read Less

I even offered to pay for shipping.

I even offered to pay for shipping.  Read Less

La sportiva run tight compared to other brands so size up.

La sportiva run tight compared to other brands so size up.  Read Less

So yeah, count on a 1-week break-in period before they fit right and start feeling comfortable.

So yeah, count on a 1-week break-in period before they fit right and start feeling comfortable.  Read Less

Because i am super lazy, they stayed in that bag for over a year until i needed them for a running competition that had mud, wa...  Read More

Because i am super lazy, they stayed in that bag for over a year until i needed them for a running competition that had mud, water and gravel course.  Read Less