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If you love to run on technical terrains, La Sportiva trail running shoes deserve a strong recommendation for their high-precision design. Although this brand sacrifices a little on the “high cushion” department unlike other brands like Hoka or Altra, if you look for more precise and confident traction, this is a reliable shoe on the trails.

La Sportiva offers a relatively wider range of trail running shoes with more emphasis on durability and grippy traction. We obtained trail running shoes from the brand and put all of them to the test. We invested our time and energy just to verify the claims for each model, plus to report to you all the nitty-gritty we could notice from wear tests and lab tests.

If you’re looking to buy the best La Sportiva trail running shoes for your next race, we made this fantastic list just for you. Read on to see our selection of the best pairs in different categories.

Best La Sportiva trail running shoes overall

What makes it the best?

The Akasha II is a trail running shoe from La Sportiva that lives and breathes ultras. Taking protection up a notch, it can tackle just about any mountain terrain that is demanding and unpredictable. Even better, it's a much-improved ride from the first version, delivering a livelier, more responsive performance that's plenty enjoyable.

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  • Grippy on wet, dry, and loose trails
  • Lighter than the Akasha I
  • No slips on uneven terrains
  • Lively ride
  • Mutes out impact
  • Excellent heel hold
  • Tongue stays in place
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  • Protective toe bumper
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  • Not for fast runs
  • Lacks breathability
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Black/Yellow (004467)

Best La Sportiva trail running shoes for stability

What makes it the best?

A training sibling to the race-oriented La Sportiva Jackal, the La Sportiva Karacal is crafted for long days in the trails and mountains. Its intended purpose is to stabilize and keep your feet comfortable in ultrarunning endeavors, and the Karacal does just that. However, if you're looking for a trail shoe that's a top choice for winter days, this is not it.

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  • Reliable traction
  • Comfortable fit
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  • Breathable
  • Stable
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  • Stiff
  • Not for cold weather
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Space Blue/Poseidon (465533)
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Best La Sportiva grippy trail running shoes

What makes it the best?

The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor comes back with the second edition and it’s as great as the first one. It’s not light for sure, but it’s actually much more than just a trail running shoe, as its huge amount of protection, stability, and traction make it a fantastic option for any terrain and any day out in the mountains.

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  • All about protection
  • Superlative grip
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  • Definitely heavy
  • Warm in summer
  • Quite rigid
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Carbon/Hawaiian Sun (900208)

Best La Sportiva trail running shoes with BOA lacing system

What makes it the best?

If you're constantly struggling to get through those long treadmill sessions during winter, meet your new best friend—the Cyklon Cross GTX. Its top-tier weatherproofing, solid camper kids peu lace up sneakers item are the stuff winter dreams are made of. This snowmobile of a shoe takes you as deep into the trails as you please, without having to worry about nasty falls and frostbitten feet.

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  • Keeps feet winter- and water-ready
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  • Offers a precise lockdown
  • Immaculate grip
  • Accommodates crampons
  • Comfortable upper
  • Provides slight ankle support
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  • Ideal for mid- to long-distance trail runs
  • Incredibly durable
  • Cushioning does not harden in the cold

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  • Quite a narrow toe box
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  • Lacks responsiveness
  • Expensive
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What makes it the best?

brunello cucinelli suede panelled knit sneakers item hiking boots and trail shoes, the La Sportiva Cyklon is a "step-up" from its popular sibling — Mutant. It's able to tackle mid to long-distance runs in the mountains and is also suitable for fast-paced hiking or speed walking in highly technical terrain. If you're expecting a fast, nimble trail shoe, that's NOT the Cyklon. It's anything but speed-inspiring.

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  • Multisurface traction
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  • Great lockdown
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  • Excellent heel hold
  • Supportive
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  • Light

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  • Stiff ride
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How we test trail running shoes

We don’t decide which shoe makes the cut randomly. We take things seriously and get down to the nitty-gritty of each model of trail running shoe before we pick the best among them. A shoe testing facility is set up just for our series of comprehensive reviews to examine each shoe to the minutest details.

We adhere to the following rigorous process to make sure our choices are free from any bias:

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  • We have a team of runners putting each model to the test by logging at least 30-50 miles. We record their actual experience to see how each shoe performs and other important factors.  
  • To see the hidden parts of the shoes, we go to our lab and cut each of them into pieces. We proceed to measure their parts and every aspect of the shoe including cushioning, breathability, waterproof system, and many others.
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Jens Jakob Andersen
Jens Jakob Andersen

Jens Jakob is a fan of short distances with a 5K PR at 15:58 minutes. Based on 35 million race results, he's among the fastest 0.2% runners. Jens Jakob previously owned a running store, when he was also a competitive runner. His work is regularly featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, BBC and the likes as well as peer-reviewed journals. Finally, he has been a guest on +30 podcasts on running.