TESTED 2023
La Sportiva boot ideal for those looking for lightweight comfort with a minimalist, intuitive design.
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In words
Intro
Unchanged since last season, the Stellar II is La Sportiva's comfortable all-rounder for ski tourers who want the right balance between uphill and downhill performance. The cuff and shell are in soft Bio-Based Pebax Rnew, the lower closure is a BOA dial, and it has the patented Swing-Lock ski/walk mechanism with pivot.
Walking
Walking is fluid thanks to the soft plastics, the range of motion is excellent, possibly even wider than stated. The absence of buckles on the shell (the BOA is centrally positioned over the instep) and the unobtrusive one on the cuff, means there's no risk of catching your boot on rocks. The high volume equals a good amount of comfort in ascent. Its incredibly light weight is undoubtedly its strong point.
Lab
The closure systems are all simple and minimalist in design. Entry is easy thanks also to the tongue that folds completely forward and gives you all the room you need, as long as your instep isn't too high. The BOA dial is intuitive and wraps the foot well, with no pressure points. The two power straps, one fixed and one removable, hold the shin firmly in place. The ski/walk mechanism isn't easy to use with gloves on.
Skiing
If the high volume guarantees comfort on the uphill, it also sacrifices precision in descent, amplified by the soft plastics. This doesn't mean you can't ski in it; it'll get you home no problem, but slowly and steadily. It's therefore ideal for beginner ski tourers, or old-school skiers that like to carve out some gentle turns. More powerful for lighter skiers, it tends to deform and bulge when being driven hard into a turn.
Technical specifications
LINER MATERIALS
Pebax Rnew
SHELL MATERIALS
Pebax Rnew
INSERT TYPE
Tech
Buckle description
Boa Fit System + power strap + EASY 2 WEAR System
Sole description
La Sportiva Grip Guard
Liner description
Stellar II Liner
No. of buckles
1
Lean forward
12°/14°/16°
Available sizes
23–27.5 mp, including half sizes
Released in
2022
Made in
Italy
Price
550 €
Status
Continuative
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the measure 27.5 to get all the details
1.075 gr
Individual weight
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N/A
Liner weight
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N/A
Shell weight
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297 mm
External shell length
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N/A
External shell width
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N/A
Inner shell width
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N/A
Pin distance
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N/A
Force to 20° back
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N/A
Force to 20° forward
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68 °
Cuff ROM
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N/A
Maximum cuff height
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N/A
Maximum tongue height
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N/A
Maximum forefoot width
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N/A
Maximum ankle width
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N/A
Sole thickness at toe
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95 mm
Last
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