La Sportiva G5 Evo (La Sportiva, unisex double boot)
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
2026 lineup note: Current. The G5 Evo is La Sportiva's single-push double boot for technical alpinism and ice climbing — Gore-Tex Infinium outer gaiter with BOA closure, removable insulated inner boot, automatic-crampon compatible. Laramie Basecamp (US dealer) lists it at $545.00 (Sept 2026) — well under La Sportiva's widely-cited $899.00 US MSRP, suggesting end-of-line or past-season discounting at that dealer; treat the MSRP as not directly confirmed today and re-verify.
Version lineage (2023–2026)
- 2020–2022: the G5 Evo launched as the successor to the original G5 — lighter, BOA-closed outer gaiter, Gore-Tex Infinium laminate, improved ergonomics over the G5.
- 2023–2026 (current): continues unchanged as La Sportiva's technical double boot. No Evo successor announced as of Sept 2026. The $545 Basecamp price (Sept 2026) is a dealer discount, not an official price cut — consistent with past-season colorway clearance.
- Safety-critical note: no G5 Evo recall found in this research. Fit is safety-critical in double boots — heel lift in a technical boot is a crampon-security issue. Try before you buy; La Sportiva's last runs narrow.
Overview
The G5 Evo is a fully synthetic, weather-proof double boot built for high-altitude technical terrain: a BOA-dialed outer gaiter (Gore-Tex Infinium, windproof and water-resistant) over a removable insulated inner boot. The BOA closure is the headline feature — it cinches the gaiter evenly without the pressure points of laces, a real advantage on long technical days. Automatic (step-in) crampon compatible, with a rigid sole for front-pointing. It sits between La Sportiva's single boots (Nepal Cube) and the 6000/8000m expedition boots — the boot for technical routes where you still need to climb, not just walk.
Key Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Double boot (removable inner), unisex |
| Closure | BOA dial (outer gaiter) |
| Membrane | Gore-Tex Infinium (windproof/water-resistant outer; inner boot insulated) |
| Crampon compatibility | Automatic / step-in (B3) |
| Weight (per boot) | ~1,020 g / 35.98 oz (La Sportiva published figure — not directly confirmed in today's crawl; re-verify) |
| Warranty | La Sportiva warranty — term UNVERIFIED; re-verify before publishing |
Pricing
- $545.00 — Laramie Basecamp, US dealer, observed 2026-09-20 (Black/Yellow; one size shown). Likely past-season/promo pricing.
- MSRP $899.00 — widely cited La Sportiva US list price; not directly confirmed in today's research — re-verify live. Date both figures 2026-09-20.
In the Box
G5 Evo boot pair (inner boots fitted inside gaiters), instructions. Aftermarket insoles/superfeet fit at the buyer's discretion.
Warranty
UNVERIFIED — La Sportiva's warranty term not confirmed in today's research. Re-verify at lasportiva.com before publishing.
Support & Parts
La Sportiva offers resoling and repair through authorized cobblers; BOA offers its own lifetime dial/lace replacement guarantee (BOA's standard policy — the dial and laces are covered by BOA, not La Sportiva). Inner boots are not sold separately as a rule — confirm with La Sportiva if a replacement is needed.
Community Verdict
The G5 Evo is a respected but not universally loved boot — Alpinetrek's review thread (2021–2024) shows mostly "robust, good grip, waterproof, good price/performance" verdicts with recommend-to-a-friend majorities, but with dissenters: one "not waterproof / not robust" (Federica, 2021) and one "too stiff" (Wolfgang, 2024). That split mirrors the wider forum view: the BOA gaiter and climbing performance are excellent for the price class, but Gore-Tex Infinium is water-resistant, not a waterproof membrane — in sustained wet conditions, some users report dampness, and La Sportiva's narrow last doesn't suit wide feet. Qualitative pulse only — no fabricated scores.
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All six visually verified 2026-09-20 as exact-model La Sportiva G5 Evo (Black/Yellow colorway, BOA dial, "G5 evo" and "GORE-TEX INFINIUM" markings visible; current generation).
Research date: 2026-09-20. Specs cross-verified against Laramie Basecamp product page ($545.00, Sept 2026) and Alpinetrek review thread. Re-verify live: official MSRP, per-boot weight, warranty term.
Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality (enrichment — Sept 2026)
The synthetic gaiter avoids the leather-rot failure mode of older double boots, but the BOA dial and its laces are the long-term wear point — BOA's own lifetime guarantee on dials/laces is the real warranty story here (claim through BOA, free replacement parts). The inner boot packs out like any insulated liner; aftermarket footbeds help. Resoling is possible through La Sportiva-authorized cobblers, extending life past the outsole. The Alpinetrek "not robust" dissent (2021) is an outlier against the grain of owner reports.
Version history — year by year (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- 2023: G5 Evo current at ~$899 MSRP; Black/Yellow the standard colorway.
- 2024: Continued unchanged.
- 2025: Continued; dealer discounting begins appearing on past-season stock.
- 2026: Continued; Laramie Basecamp at $545.00 (Sept 2026) — the deepest US discount observed. No successor announced.
Head-to-head vs closest rivals (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- vs Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro GTX (
/library/gear/mountaineering/scarpa-mont-blanc-pro-gtx/): Scarpa's classic single-leather technical boot (~$749). The Mont Blanc is the simpler, proven, resoleable leather workhorse; the G5 Evo is lighter, warmer (double boot), and BOA-closed. Pick the Scarpa for durability and fit familiarity; the G5 Evo for cold technical routes. - vs Scarpa Phantom 6000 (
/library/gear/mountaineering/scarpa-phantom-6000/): Scarpa's 6000m double boot — a step warmer and more expedition-oriented. The Phantom is the 6000m-route boot; the G5 Evo is the technical-climbing boot for routes where you still need to climb hard. Different missions, often cross-shopped by buyers over-booting for their routes. - vs La Sportiva G2 Evo (
/library/gear/mountaineering/la-sportiva-g2-evo/): the in-family sibling — the G2 Evo is the warmer, bulkier double boot for colder/higher objectives. G5 Evo for technical alpine/ice, G2 Evo when the forecast is the enemy. Same BOA/gaiter DNA.
Care & maintenance (enrichment — Sept 2026)
Remove inner boots after use; dry both components separately at room temperature — never heat-dry (damages the Infinium laminate and inner-boot foam). Brush grit from the BOA dial; a jammed dial is a field problem — carry BOA's spare-lace kit on expeditions. Re-waterproof the gaiter with a DWR spray as the factory treatment wears; remember Infinium is water-resistant, not a membrane — manage expectations in sustained rain. Store uncompressed with inner boots inside.
Buying traps (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- G5 vs G5 Evo: the original G5 (no Evo) is a different, older boot — verify "Evo" on the tongue/gaiter (BOA dial is the visual tell; the original G5 laces).
- Infinium ≠ waterproof: Gore-Tex Infinium is a windproof/water-resistant laminate, not a waterproof membrane. If your routes are wet (PNW, Scotland), this matters — the "not waterproof" review dissent is about this.
- $545 vs $899: the Basecamp price is a deal, not the market — check that it's your size and the current colorway before assuming the whole market has moved.
Community Verdict — additional voices (enrichment — Sept 2026)
Alpinetrek's multi-year review thread is the most useful public owner record: the "price/performance" advantage appears in three separate reviews (2021, 2022, 2023), and "waterproof" appears twice as an advantage — against one 2021 "not waterproof" dissent, a useful illustration of the Infinium expectations gap. The 2024 "too stiff" review reflects the boot's real character: it's a rigid technical tool, not an approach boot. No fabricated scores.
Key Specs gap-fill (enrichment — Sept 2026)
Weights in both units: ~1,020 g/boot = 35.98 oz = 2 lb 3.98 oz (La Sportiva published figure, not directly confirmed today — re-verify). Closure: BOA dial on outer gaiter (BOA lifetime dial/lace guarantee via BOA). Membrane: Gore-Tex Infinium (windproof, water-resistant — not a waterproof membrane). Crampon rating: B3 automatic/step-in. Fit: narrow La Sportiva last — wide-footed buyers should try before buying.