La Sportiva’s 24/25 Ski Collection Continues To Win Awards
La Sportiva, makers of the world’s finest mountain gear, has garnered a number of notable awards for their new 24/25 ski hard goods collection. This year’s lineup showcases the company’s most advanced ski and boot designs to date, earning accolades in a variety of buyer’s guides. The Kilo boot, in particular, has received several impressive awards, highlighting the industry’s excitement for this new model.
Recognition of the Kilo boot in this year’s winter buyer’s guides includes:
- Freeskier – Editors’ Choice
- Backcountry – Editors’ Pick
- Ski Alper – Boot of The Year
- Ski Magazine – Best Uphill Boot
“The Kilo boot is a major leap forward for us,” said Jonathan Lantz, president of La Sportiva North America. “This boot isn’t just lightweight; it’s a powerful, high-performance tool designed for the demands of modern ski mountaineers. We’re excited to see that the media love this boot as much as we do.”
The Kilo is La Sportiva’s most advanced ski mountaineering boot to date. Weighing just 1kg, the $899 boot features a Grilamid Bio-Based LF Carbon™ shell technology for unmatched stiffness and durability without adding weight.
The brand’s Tempo and Capo skis were also recognized as some of the best backcountry skis of the year in a number of guides, with the Tempo being listed as one of Freeskier’s Editors’ Picks for the year.
Recognition of La Sportiva’s skis in this year’s winter buyer’s guides includes:
- Gear Junkie – Buyer’s Guide Select: Tempo
- Freeskier – Editors’ Pick: Tempo
- Freeskier – Buyer’s Guide Select: Capo
With a 103mm waist and a weight of 1450g, the Tempo is the go-to ski for adventurers looking for versatility and performance in all conditions. With a 20% weight reduction from the previous model, D30® dampening inserts, and a Paulownia wood core, the $949 ski delivers excellent edge hold, stability, and responsiveness.
Designed for powder lovers, the $949 Capo pairs power and playfulness in a lightweight package. At 117mm underfoot and weighing just 1550g, the ski’s D30® dampening inserts eliminate chatter, while a new core design boosts agility and stability in deep snow.
