Which is better for wet weather?

The La Sportiva has a Gore-Tex liner, a known waterproof membrane. The Lowa is also listed as waterproof, but its membrane is not named. Both will keep rain out; the Gore-Tex name is the safer bet if you hike in sustained wet.

The La Sportiva's sole is resolable, so it can be rebuilt when the lugs wear down. The Lowa's sole is not listed as resolable, so a worn outsole means replacing the boot.

Is the La Sportiva worth the extra money?

At $94.50 versus $74.39, you pay about $20 more for Gore-Tex, a Vibram outsole and a resolable sole. If you hike often on rough ground, that is worth it. For light trail use, the Lowa saves money.

Which is better for city sightseeing?

The La Sportiva lists city sightseeing as a use case, so it is the more flexible choice for travel that mixes streets and trails. The Lowa is aimed at hiking.

Which has better traction?

The La Sportiva's Vibram Ecostep EVO sole has 5mm lugs and an Impact Brake System for descents. The Lowa uses a Multi Trac profile, which is a general trail tread. The La Sportiva is the stronger pick on loose, steep ground.

Do both come in women's sizes?

Yes. Both are women's-specific models. The La Sportiva is listed as women's, and the Lowa is a women's-specific version of the Ferrox GTX Mid.

La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX vs Lowa Ferrox GTX Mid Hiking Boots

Both are women's waterproof mid-cut hiking boots, but they suit different hikers. The La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX is the more versatile pick: a Gore-Tex liner, a Vibram Ecostep EVO outsole with 5mm lugs, a stabilizing insert and a resolable sole, which is unusual at this level. The Lowa Ferrox GTX Mid is lighter and simpler, with a Lowa NXT outsole and MONOWRAP support, and it is the cheaper of the two on the latest prices: $74.39 at Backcountry.com as of October 31 versus $94.50 for the La Sportiva as of October 29.

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