FC ECO 4.0 GTX

High top, midweight lightweight waterproof hiking boot for rugged to moderate terrain with heavy to moderate backpacking loads

Nubuck leather uppers protect the foot from trail hazards in all the right places while the rest of this environmentally conscious hiker is designed to flex and fit like a comfy bedroom slipper. But wait! Over the ankle protection creates a stable load bearing upper that is anchored to the 2mm polypropylene reinforced recycled dual density midsole.

Ideal for harsh, rugged terrain or a tough day commuting in wet or muddy conditions.

IDEAL TERRAIN:  backpacking and hiking for moderate to technical terrain

WEIGHT: 20.95 oz / 594 g

LAST: Trango 2

UPPER: Nubuck Leather/ 100% recycled Nylon Mesh/ Uretech

LINING: Gore-Tex®/Dri-Lex® Bristol 40% Recycled Nylon®

INSOLE: 2mm Polypropylene

MIDSOLE: Dual-density ECO Trailon/ 2mm LaSpEVA/ TPU shank

SOLE: Vibram® River with Impact Brake System™ Eco-Step

SIZES: 38-47.5 (half sizes)

COLOR: Grey/Orange

ITEM NUMBER: 883

PRICE: $175 USD



The La Sportiva ECO (Environmentally Conscious Outdoor) Series hiking line ranges from the super lightweight highly breathable, waterproof everyday boot FC ECO 2.0 to the heavier, waterproof, long trekking, heavy load capable FC ECO 4.0. All 3 models are eco-friendly constructed and include these features:

  • 100% Recycled Nylon Mesh on the upper
  • Dri-Lex Bristol 40% Recycled Nylon lining
  • ECO Trailon Zero-Waste midsole with 15% recycled EVA content
  • 100% recycled nylon laces
  • Vibram Eco-Step 30% Post-consumer recycled rubber on the sole which has maintained its trekking durability although the rubber compound is recycled

The bomb-proof construction of our footwear keeps our products on the trails longer and out of the landfill. The FC ECO series is a first step towards developing products that take into account every products lifecycle.

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