La Sportiva FC ECO 2.0 GTX Review

We had the good fortune of not only testing La Sportiva’s FC Ec o 2.0 GTX, a low-top hiker, but also the mid version of the shoe, the Eco 3.0 GTX. Both the Eco 2.0 and Eco 3.0 are constructed of a nubuck leather/100% recycled nylon upper and equipped with a Gore-Tex lining to keep your toes dry. The FC Eco’s have a TPU shank to keep your feet protected on the rocky trail and Vibram outsole equipped with EcoStep, also made from recycled goods, that provides grippy traction. We wore the mids with snowshoes, shoveling the walk, and while carrying a pack on the trail. We liked the added ankle protection and coverage from debri and snow that the mid provides, but liked that we did not lose the feeling of a lightweight hiker. We used the low top Eco 2.0 for half-day hikes near Boulder and around town. We found that these shoes run a tad wide and found our foot slipping around in the generous toe box; we placed our favorite inserts into the Eco 2.0 and our problem was quickly solved. We liked the seamless toe box region, which eliminates hot spots, and the reinforced toe bumper that offers protection without sacrificing forefoot flexibility. Overall, La Sportiva’s FC Eco 2.0 and 3.0 GTX, are attractive day hikers that look and perform well on the trail. For more information, please visit LaSportiva.com