Footwear

For those looking for the perfect combination of responsiveness, stability and comfort with bomber protection and superb traction, the Bushido II has all that and more. They offer enhanced cushioning while also providing the user with a neutral, stable, lightweight, sticky and aggressive outsole. With unbeatable performance and protection on technical terrain, the Bushido II will excel on any mountain run.

• Slip-on construction wraps your foot like a sock without compressing or exerting pressure points.

• Updated heel design for increased comfort and fit. Outsole lugs wrap the midsole to provide added traction and enhanced stability on off-camber terrain.

• FriXion® XT V-Groove2™ incorporates dual-compound rubber guaranteeing superb grip on any type of terrain, dry or wet.

• Updated Tongue is ergonomic, padded, highly-breathable and will stay in place with gusseted construction.

ITEM NUMBER: 36S
SIZES: 38 - 47.5 (half sizes)
WEIGHT: 10.50 oz (298g)
LAST: Racing Lite Ergo
FIT: Performance
UPPER: AirMesh / Thermal adhesive microfiber / High frequency welded ripstop / TPU toe cap
LINING: Mesh / Highly breathable lateral mesh inserts / Stretch AirMesh (in tongue)
MIDSOLE: 4mm LaSpEVA/ Compression molded MEMlex / 1.5mm dual-density compressed EVA rock guard (in forefoot) / TPU STB inserts
SOLE: Dual-Density FriXion® XT 2.0 V-Groove2™ with Impact Brake System™
DROP: 6mm • Stack: Heel: 19mm/ Toe: 13mm
CUSHIONING: Midsole- 35A

Popular with and tested by some of the best ultra-runners, the S/LAB ULTRA 3 is designed for long-distance performance and comfort. The lighter construction combines a more resistent, breathable mesh upper with cushioning for maximum bounce. With a Contagrip TA outsole, you’ll power through the kilometers, however wet and slippery the conditions.

+ Soft Slip-on uppers, tight fit and super breathability with slipper sock construction to avoid compression points and to provide the maximum comfort.
+ Wide volumes designed for long use during endurance competitions.
+ Front active reinforcements Dynamic ProTechTion: provide protection and structure following the foot movement in a dynamic way without constriction.
+ Extra shock absorption thanks to the Cushion Platform footbed.
+ Sole with exclusive Trail Rocker system to favour a natural support external heel - internal toe of the shoe during the race.

Uppers:
Breathable Air Mesh + PU leather at the rear and Dynamic ProTechTion at the toe.
Lining:
Mesh non slip.
Midsole:
Injected EVA and Cushion Platform.
Footbed:
Ortholite Mountain Running.
Sole:
FriXion XT dual density with Trail Rocker system.
Drop:
6 mm
Sizes:
36 - 47,5 (including half sizes)
Weight:
660 g (pair, size 42)

• Innovative combination of EVA and Infinitoo ™ PU inserts in midsole for long-distance cushion and trail stability

• Frixion AT 2.0 rubber compound traction and durability

• Near-seamless uppers mean less hot-spots

• Dual density rock guard throughout the shoe for ultimate underfoot protection 

ITEM NUMBER: 46B

SIZES: 38-47.5 (half sizes)

WEIGHT: 10.5 oz / 300 g LAST: Tempo Ultra

CUSHIONING: Midsole 32A (EVA) / 30A (PU Inserts)

UPPER: Sandwich Mesh (Toe/Tongue) / No-Sew Thermo-adhesive Reinforcements / Breathable Mono-burr Nylon inserts / TPU toe cap

LINING: Abrasion Resistant Micro-fiber MIDSOLE: 4mm Ortholite Insole / Compression Molded EVA w/Infinitoo PU inserts / 1.5mm Dual Density Compressed EVA Rock Guard underfoot SOLE: FriXion XT 2.0 w/Impact Brake System / FLEX Inserts / 3mm lugs 

• GORE-TEX® SURROUND® new generation: an exclusive technology that allows 360° breathable thanks to the enhanced aeration surface that includes the uppers and footbed via side ventilation outlets.
• Uppers with Nano-Cells 2.0™ structure, super breathable cells that work in synergy with the GORE-TEX® SURROUND® membrane for unprecedented levels of breathability.
• Stability control System™ (SBT): stability control system that integrates GORE-TEX® SURROUND® ventilation outlets.
• Vibram XS Trek for perfect hold on all types of terrain
• GORE-TEX® SURROUND™ new generation
• EVA midsole and sides in TPU with GORE-TEX® SURROUND® aeration channels
• Protective net in Nylon mono that prevents stones and other impurities from entering the ventilation outlets.

Upper: High abrasion resistant, breathable Mesh with Nano Cell 2.0 structure and PU TechLite toe cap and heel

Lining: GORE-TEX® SORROUND®

Midsole: Shock absorbing, compressed EVA with TPU sides and aeration channels in GORE-TEX® SURROUND®

Footbed: Ortholite Mountain Hiking 5mm

Sole: Vibram XS Trek con Impact Break System

Sizes: 38 – 47.5 (including half sizes) Weight: 430 g (half pair, size 42)

A redesign on the popular model Helios, the Helios III offers everything you need in an ultralight and perfectly cushioned trail shoe. A noticeable difference in padding on the tongue and ankle for more comfort on longer runs. A Combination of rip-stop nylon and mono-burr inserts enable optimal breatheability.

The tread uses the highly durable FriXion Blu compound: perfect for use on hard and rocky terrain. The thermo formed toe contributes to the general lightweight of the product and helps to protect it from knocks and abrasion. The injection molded EVA midsole with MorphoDynamic technology guarantees the high cushioning which has been typical of the Helios model since its market debut, while the Cushioning Platform insert increases its cushioning properties and overall comfort. Helios III: time to fly, again.

Stack Height:19 mm (Heel), 15 mm (Forefoot)

Midsole:
MEMElex injected EVA with Cushioning Platform insert
Footbed:
4 mm Ortholite® Mountain Running Ergonomic
Sole:
FriXion® Blue with Impact Brake System
Weight:
219 g (half pair)

• Uber-sticky Vibram® Mega-Grip™ traverse outsole with enhanced stability area and Trail Bite™ Heel Braking Platform

• Durable leather upper for comfort and abrasion resistance in rugged terrain

• Wide forefoot fit for all day comfort and stability

• STB Control System™ delivers torsional rigidity and support without encumbering underfoot cushion

• AWARDS: OutdoorGearLab - Editors' Choice - Best overall men's approach shoe 2017

ITEM NUMBER: 17W SIZES: 38 - 47.5 (half sizes)

WEIGHT: 13.00 oz (370g)

LAST: Traverse

CONSTRUCTION: Strobel lasted

UPPER: Leather / 1.5mm PU TechLite rand / Vibram® rubber toe rand

LINING: Non-slip mesh

MIDSOLE: Traverse injection MEMlex / STB™ Control System

SOLE: Vibram® Mega-Grip™ Traverse with Impact Brake System™

For the adventurous runner who ventures off the beaten path, there is the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor. This rugged trail shoe packs the cushioning you need for day-long runs on the trail. A flexible rock plate guards your foot from nasty surprises, and an aggressive outsole is ready for technical and rocky terrain. A supportive upper wraps your foot for a solid fit, while a wicking mesh upper keeps you cool, dry, and comfortable so you can continue to take on the trails.

Race along trails, through rock gardens, and down steep descents, all without worry. Dynamic midsole cushioning reduces the impact of every foot strike, a rigid toecap guards your toes against rocks, and the unique Impact Brake System uses angled sole-lugs to reduce stress on your joints when you're running up or down a steep slope. Go the distance with this neutral, stable trail shoe. And the ultra sticky rubber gives the sole grip where other trail runners slip. When running down steep, muddy slopes, these shoes held their own.

Specifications:

• Weight: 343 g
• Last: Tempo 2
• Fit: Medium/Wide
• Upper: AirMesh/ Synthetic Leather/ TPU Lacing Harness/ TPU Transkinetic Heel Stabilizer
• Lining:  EZ-in™ Heel Pocket/ Wicking Mesh
• Midsole: MeMlex/ Endurance Platform EVA Insert/ Nylon® molded flex Transfer shank
• Drop (mm):  8mm
• Cushioning:   Midsole: 45A
• Sole: FriXion®XF/ Impact Brake System™ X-Axis™

If you treat backpacking like a sport, QUEST PRIME GTX for women is the boot that gets you more wins. Super light and designed for optimum cushioning and protection, you'll be able to go faster and farther in total comfort.

For those looking for the perfect combination of responsiveness, stability and comfort with bomber protection and superb traction, the Bushido II has all that and more. They offer enhanced cushioning while also providing the user with a neutral, stable, lightweight, sticky and aggressive outsole. With unbeatable performance and protection on technical terrain, the Bushido II will excel on any mountain run.

Slip-on construction wraps your foot like a sock without compressing or exerting pressure points.

• Updated heel design for increased comfort and fit. Outsole lugs wrap the midsole to provide added traction and enhanced stability on off-camber terrain.

• FriXion® XT V-Groove2™ incorporates dual-compound rubber guaranteeing superb grip on any type of terrain, dry or wet.

• Updated Tongue is ergonomic, padded, highly-breathable and will stay in place with gusseted construction.

ITEM NUMBER: 36T
SIZES: 36 - 43 (half sizes)
WEIGHT: 8.8 oz / 250 g
LAST: Women’s Racing Lite Ergo 
FIT: Performance
UPPER: AirMesh / Thermal adhesive microfiber / High frequency welded ripstop / TPU toe cap
LINING: Mesh / Highly breathable lateral mesh inserts / Stretch AirMesh (in tongue)
MIDSOLE: 4mm LaSpEVA/ Compression molded MEMlex / 1.5mm dual-density compressed EVA rock guard (in forefoot) / TPU STB inserts
SOLE: Dual-Density FriXion® XT 2.0 V-Groove2™ with Impact Brake System™
DROP: 6mm • Stack: Heel: 19mm/ Toe: 13mm
CUSHIONING: Midsole- 35A

• Increased breathability and durability
• Improved traction

Underfoot, the Vibram Megagrip outsole has been completely redesigned to provide better traction on a variety of trail surfaces and conditions. If your feet usually feel beat up after long runs, you will appreciate the abundance of cushioning underfoot. Finished off with breathable yet durable mesh upper, this is without a doubt our favorite Olympus to date.

Weight: 289 grams  (size 8)

Stack Height: Heel (33mm), Forefoot (33mm)  - Zero Drop

Available Widths: B=Medium

How It Fits (based on width B)

• Sizing: True to Size
• Heel Width: Medium to wide
• Midfoot Volume: Medium to high volume
• Toe Box Width: Wide
• Toe-Box Height: Medium
• Arch Height: Medium

• Breathable mesh with microfiber reinforcements coated with abrasion-resistant material for protection

• Injection molded EVA midsole with external structure for shock absorption

• Rock guard outsole with Impact Brake System™ is ideal for use on hard, rocky terrain

• Wider volume in forefoot area for maximum comfort

ITEM NUMBER: 36L

SIZES: 36 - 43 (half sizes)

WEIGHT: 7.90 oz (225g)

LAST: Women's Tempo

FIT: Wide

UPPER: AirMesh / Anti-abrasion microfiber reinforcements / TPU toe cap

LINING: AirMesh (heel only)

MIDSOLE: 4mm Ortholite Mountain footbed / Injection molded EVA

SOLE: Rock Ground / FriXion® AT 2.0 with Impact Brake System™

DROP: 6mm

STACK: Heel - 18mm / Toe - 12mm

CUSHIONING: Midsole - 32A

Product Overview: La Sportiva Mutants offer great protection from rocky trails, deep lugs for mud, sticky rubber outsole that grips anything, and an upper/lacing system that locks my foot down and provides a comfortable fit.

These are now my go-to shoes for anything steep, technical or slippery. These shoes are incredibly light and super comfortable, and would suit a medium to wide foot.

Key Features include:

• Spyraltongue™ Technology for easy entry
• Integrated Fusiongate™ Technology Lacing Harness with High Frequency reinforcements for a fantastic fit and comfort around the ankle area.
• Incredible traction with FriXion® XF,  La Sportiva's stickiest running shoe sole compound
• Sublime cushioning tames the trails

If you are getting ready for the UTA 22, 50 or 100 then you gotta have a pair of Mutants.

• TRUST-FIT® shape cradles your foot for a precise and comfortable fit while reducing foot slippage.

• SLIP-ON construction with knit fabric reduces the overall volume for an optimized and performance oriented fit and super-clean look.

• Flex-Grooves in the outsole facilitate the perfect flex while the 1.5mm EVA rock-guard in the forefoot & heel protect from rocks and roots.

• STB control inserts provide torsional stability regardless of the technical terrain you may encounter.

WEIGHT: 7.9 oz / 225 g
LAST: Women’s Race  
FIT: Medium
UPPER: Sock-Like™ Compression/ Knit Wraparound Tongue w/ debossed flex lines / Thermo-adhesive overlays / TPU toe cap
LINING: Slip Resistant Nylon Mesh / Air Mesh (heel only)
MIDSOLE: Compressed Molded dual density MEMlex w/ torsion-resistant inserts / 1.5mm Dual-Density EVA Rock-Guard in forefoot & heel
SOLE: FriXion® XF 2.0 w/ Impact Brake System / Varying 3.5-4.5mm lugs
DROP: 6mm • Stack: Heel: 17mm/ Toe: 11mm
CUSHIONING: Midsole- 32A

Unleash your desire for freedom thanks to the innovative knit fabric, SLIP-ON construction which reduces to a minimum the volumes of each individual piece of the shoe, optimizing the overall dimensions and the layers of material for wraparound, super clean structure that is dedicated to the runner’s performance. The fit is snug and comfortable, free of empty, destabilizing volumes. The stretch, mono-layer cuff sticks to the heel like a sock avoiding overlapping layers and preventing external agents from entering the shoe, facilitating at the same time the entry of the foot and the operation of fit. The sole/midsole package aims at providing the perfect balance between fluidity, stability, flexibility and traction thanks to the longitudinal cuts in the tread of the super grippy and extremely durable FriXion White compound with Impact Brake System lugs of different angle inclinations.Kaptiva: unleash your run

+ Comfortable, snug fit, without empty, destabilizing volumes
+ New “Trust-Fit”shape, wraparound comfort designed for athletes who take part in medium/long-distance technical competitions
+ SLIP-ON construction in knit fabric: reduces the volume of each single piece of the shoe to a minimum, optimizing the overall dimensions and the layers of material for a wraparound, super clean and performance oriented structure. 
+ The stretch, mono-layer cuff sticks to the ankle like a sock avoiding overlapping layers and preventing external agents from entering the shoe, while facilitating the entry of the foot and the fitting operations
+ The sole/midsole package aims at providing the perfect balance between fluidity, stability, flexibility and traction.
+ The sole is fitted with Impact Brake System lugs of different angle inclinations

Upper:
Tongue in wraparound, stretch knit fabric + front part in stabilizing mesh fabric
Lining:
Slip resistant, breathable mesh 
Midsole:
Compressed EVA and TPU stabilizers and anti-torsion inserts + dual density EVA rock guard insert 
Sole:
Frixion White with Impact Brake System with lugs designed for use with AT Grip Spikes
Footbed:
4mm Ortholite Ergonomic 
Drop:
6
Cushioning:
8-9
Weight:
280 g (half pair, size 42)

A neutral, highly cushioned shoe delivers the essentials for long runs in challenging terrain with stacks of protection and plenty of room. The Akasha has awesome grip with some of La Sportiva's grippiest rubber. This shoe is ideal for the 50km and 100km races or anyone that just wants a comfortable shoe that looks after your feet and legs.

WEIGHT: 330g

LAST: Tempo

FIT: Wide

UPPER: AirMesh/ PU Leather / ProTechTion™ reinforcements / Rubber toe cap

LINING:  AirMesh (heel only)

MIDSOLE: Dual-injection shock absorbing MEMlex EVA/ Cushion Platform™

DROP (MM): 20mm / Toe: 14mm / Drop: 6mm 

STACK (MM): Heel: 26mm / Toe: 20mm

CUSHIONING: Midsole 30A 

SOLE: FriXion® XT / Trail Rocker™ with Impact Brake System™

SIZES: 43-47.5 (half sizes)