Fabiano leather hikers

I bought my Le Fabiano boots at a mountaineer store in South Lake Tahoe, CA. I had just won a few bucks at Black Jack and thought I should buy myself something before I gave it back.

I was just 21 at the time. The boots were discounted because they had been returned worn. I still lace my friends up to this day, 28 years later! Best item I have ever purchased. Been all over in them. I'm about to put another sole on. Thinking about the Ortler 1016 from Vibram. Can't go wrong in my book. As a search and rescue volunteer, they require leather boots for fire resistance. I got'em. Best boot ever!

I pray I find another pair for the next 30 years!!

I got these boots 11 years ago on sale. By far the best boot I have ever bought these boots are the type where they just won't crap out even after years of abuse I have hiked countless Fourteeners in both summer and winter I have hiked with them in Alaska and have put 1000's of miles on them and have never had a problem with them. My only complaint with these boots is that they don't crap out so I don't have an excuse to by a new pair. I love these boots.

Numerous Pecos Wilderness extended backpack trips from 1976 through 1997.

Never needed initial break-in.

Waterproofing with Sno-Seal as needed.

Roccia bloc sole wore out-montagne bloc replacement was tougher but not as sticky on rock.

Only other wear-out was laces.

They are retired to the basement now.

Sweet memories.

You probably cannot buy these at any store, most likely. I happened upon them in my cellar and have loved them ever since. If you can find any new boots from this company send me some mail on it.