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Product | Salomon S/Lab Alpinway Shoe | La Sportiva Bushido III Shoe | La Sportiva Bushido III Wide Shoe | Salewa Wildfire NXT Shoe | La Sportiva Akasha II Shoe | Salomon S/Lab Skyway Shoe | SCARPA Ribelle Run 2 | La Sportiva Mutant Shoe | Dynafit Alpine Pro 2 Shoe | norda 002 Shoe | HOKA Mafate Speed 4 Shoe | La Sportiva Prodigio Shoe | La Sportiva Jackal II BOA Shoe | HOKA Speedgoat 6 Shoe | HOKA Speedgoat 6 Shoe Wide | NNormal Tomir 2.0 Shoe | Salomon S/Lab Genesis Spine Shoe | La Sportiva Cyklon Cross GTX Shoe | Dynafit Alpine Shoe | NNormal Tomir Shoe | SCARPA Rapid Shoe | La Sportiva Bushido II Shoe | Dynafit Traverse Shoe | Dynafit Feline SL Shoe | SCARPA Ribelle Run Kalibra HT Shoe | NNormal Tomir WP - LC Shoe | NNormal Tomir WP - MC Shoe | La Sportiva Blizzard GTX Shoe | Speedland GL-SVT Shoe |
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Price | $199.95 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $169.95 | $194.95 | $199.95 | $198.95 | $184.95 | $189.95 | $295.00 | $184.95 $148.00 | $164.95 | $204.95 From $134.95 | $154.95 | $154.95 | $180.00 | $249.95 | $269.95 | $159.95 From $69.95 | $165.00 $100.00 | $168.95 $117.95 | $154.95 $99.95 | $159.95 | $129.95 $69.95 | $198.95 $149.95 | $175.00 $115.00 | $185.00 $125.00 | $244.95 $174.95 | $298.95 |
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Weight |
396g [10.0] | 311g [44] | 327g [44] | 369g [10.5] | 351g [44.0] | 340g [10.5] | 348g [44.0] | 336g [44.0] | 332g [10.5] | 302g [10.5] | 316g [10.5] | 288g [44.0] | 328g [44.0] | 307g [10.5] | 293g [10] | 304g [10.0] 263g [8.5] |
352g [10.5] | 365g [11.0] | 283g [10.5] | 228g [7.5] W 283g [10.5] M |
343g [44.0] | 334g [44.0] | 348g [10.5] | 333g [10.5] | 342g [44.0] | 335g [11.0] | 337g [10.0] | 408g [44.0] | 303g [10.5] |
Weight (pair) | 792g [10.0] | 622g [44] | 654g [44] | 738g [10.5] | 702g [44.0] | 680g [10.5] | 696g [44.0] | 672g [44.0] | 664g [10.5] | 604g [10.5] | 632g [10.5] | 576g [44.0] | 656g [44.0] | 614g [10.5] | 586g [10] | 608g [10.0] 526g [8.5] |
704g [10.5] | 730g [11.0] | 566g [10.5] | 456g [7.5] W 566g [10.5] M |
686g [44.0] | 668g [44.0] | 696g [10.5] | 666g [10.5] | 684g [44.0] | 670g [11.0] | 674g [10.0] | 816g [44.0] | 606g [10.5] |
Lug |
4mm | 4mm | 4mm | 4.5mm | 4.5mm | 4mm | 5mm | 6.5mm | 4mm | 4.5mm | 5mm | 4mm | 3.5mm | 5mm | 5mm | 4.5mm | 4.5mm | 7.0mm | 4.5mm | 4.5mm | 4mm | 3.5mm | 5mm | 5.5mm | 4mm | 4.5mm | 4.5mm | 7.0mm | 6.5mm |
Drop | 6mm | 6mm | 6mm | 10mm | 6mm | 8mm | 4mm | 10mm | 6mm | 4mm | 4mm | 6mm | 7mm | 4mm | 4mm | 8mm | 8mm | 8mm | 6mm | 8mm | 6mm | 6mm | 8mm | 8mm | 4mm | 8mm | 8mm | 6mm | 5mm |
Stack Height | 26mm | 19mm | 19mm | 26mm | 31mm | 36mm | 26.5mm | 26mm | 30mm | 24mm | 33mm | 34mm | 29mm | 40mm | 40mm | 31mm | 34mm | 28mm | 26mm | 31mm | 21.5mm | 19mm | 28mm | 28mm | 26.5mm | 31mm | 31mm | 27mm | 33mm |
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Fit | Medium Minus | Performance | Medium Volume | Medium Volume | Medium Volume | Medium minus from heel through midfoot, and a skosh wider in the toe box | Medium Volume | Medium / High Volume | Medium Volume | Medium | Medium Volume | Medium Volume | Medium Volume | Medium + | High Volume | Medium Volume | Medium+ Volume | Medium Volume | Medium Volume | Medium Volume | Medium / Low Volume | Medium / Low Volume | Medium Volume | Medium Volume | Medium Volume | Medium Volume | Medium | Medium / High Volume | Medium Volume |
Last | Narrow + | Racing Lite Ergo | Wide | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium minus | Wide | Medium | Medium + | Medium | Medium / Wide | Medium | Speedgoat | Wide | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium / Narrow | Medium | Medium + | Medium / Wide | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium / Wide | Medium |
Cushion | Low tech-toe area High in heel |
Medium | Medium | Stiff up front, cushioned in the rear | High | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium + | Medium | Medium / High | High | High | Maximal | High | High | Med-High | Medium / High | Medium / High | Medium / High | Medium | Medium | Medium | High | Medium / Low | Medium / High | Medium / High | Medium | Medium |
Protection | High | Medium / High | High | High | High | High | 360° Rand - High | High | Rockshield & stability plate | Medium + | Medium + | Medium | High | Medium | Medium + | Medium / High | High | Medium | Medium | Medium / High | High | High | Medium + | High | High | Medium | Medium | High | Medium + |
Lacing System | Speed | Traditional | Traditional | Traditional | Traditional | Quicklace w/ lace cover | Speed | Traditional | Speed | Traditional | Traditional | Traditional | BOA | Traditional | Traditional | Traditional / Asymmetrical | Speed w/ zipped gaiter | BOA | Traditional | Traditional | Traditional | Traditional | Invisible | Quick Lacing | Li2 BOA Dial | Traditional | Traditional | Quick lacing | Dual BOA Li2 |
Outsole | Contagrip | FriXion® XT 2.0 V-Groove3™ | FriXion® XT 2.0 V-Groove3™ | Vibram All-Terrain Megagrip | FriXion® XT 2.0/ Trail Rocker™ | All Terrain Contagrip | PRESA® TRN-10 / SuperGum | FriXion® XF 2.0 | Vibram® Megagrip | Vibram Megagrip + Litebase | Vibram Megagrip with Litebase | FRIXION® XT 2.0 | FriXion® XF 2.0 | Vibram® Megagrip | Vibram® Megagrip | Vibram® Megagrip with Litebase | Contagrip | FriXion® XF 2.0 | Vibram® Megagrip | Vibram® Litebase-Megagrip | Vibram® Megagrip | FriXion® XT 2.0 V-Groove2™ | Pomoca | POMOCA | PRESA® TR-04 / SuperGum | Vibram® Litebase-Megagrip | Vibram® Litebase-Megagrip | FriXion® AT 2.0 | Michelin Fiber Lite |
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Usage | Long days in the alpine on 4th-class terrain | Demanding terrain where great traction is a must | Scrambling, fast packing, medium-distance runs | Hiking, scrambling, alpine adventures | Distance runs in technical terrain | Alpine meandering, scrambling, hike & fly | Get filthy with it | Technical terrain, medium to long distance | Middle-distances runs on technical trails | Speedy technical terrain | Trail running, races | Long days out | Technical terrain, long-distance | Technical ultra distance | Long-distance, technical runs | Training, long races, technical terrain | All the adventures in inclimate weather | Winter running, rain soaked outings | Technical terrain, middle distance | Long training days, ultra-marathons | Technical terrain, scrambling | Technical terrain | Trail runs to light mountaineering objectives | Soft, muddy conditions | Gnarly terrain, short to middle distances | Wet, muddy training days | Fastpacking, hiking, extremely nasty conditions | Winter trail running | Hardrock 100 |
Notes | A well-rounded shoe that shines in technical terrain | Aggressive restyled outsole | More aggressive outsole for better traction | Matrix upper is breathable and durability is great | STB Stabilization Technology in the midsole creates great stability in uneven terrain | Lace cover prevents any tangling | Integrated sock-like collar keeps debris out | Tons of cushioning, durable upper and aggressive lugs | Well-protected upper with toe bumper | The details keep on coming | Recycled materials throughout | Mid-foot stability wrap provides excellent security to avoid the "tippy" feeling often associated with higher-stack shoes | Abrasion-resistant mesh exterior | Recycled materials throughout | Born in the Wasatch | Midsole widened at heel and mid-foot for increased stability | GTX gaiter for protection from the elements | Waterproof GORE-TEX® membrane keeps you dry on the inside | Outsole is grippy and responsive in varying terrain | Asymmetrical lacing reduces pressure points | Edging zone under big toe | Rip-stop skeleton means you'll wear out the sole before the upper | Grippy outsole, thinner forefoot for better feel | Solid construction gives both protection and cushion | Li2 2-way BOA lacing system - For the win! | Waterproof factor is great in adverse conditions | Mid-cut keeps out mud and debris | Grippy, technical, high protection winter/adverse conditions running shoe | Carbitex GearFlex Plate compatible |
Bottom Line | An excellent trailhead-to-alpine shoe for rock-oriented outings | Super stable, technical trail and mountain shoe | The extremely popular Bushido is now in a wide version | Technical, protective shoe for fast movement in the mountains | Burly shoe that runs well with plenty of rocker | Well-protected shoe built for mountainous adventures | Upgrade to an already fantastic mountain shoe | One shoe to rule them all | The perfect all-around do-almost-anything shoe | Super durable race ready shoe | Great for fast runs on technical trails | La Sportiva has raised the bar for high-cushioned distance shoes | Balanced shoe for high terrain and long performance | HOKA's workhorse ultra shoe | Wide version of the technical trail, ultra-distance Speedgoat 6 | Do it all shoe that is comfortable whether it has 40 or 400 miles on it | Winterized version of a tremendous trail shoe | Fantastic way to extend your running season | Great all around shoe for a variety of conditions | Distance shoe that is comfortable with a hike in the woods, an FKT, or an ultra | One of the most versatile mountain running shoes | Get there and back with ultimate support and precision | A shoe to take to you to the big peaks and back | Mud hog meets race shoe for fast, secure footing | Technical grippy mountain shoe | Great trainer or ultra-racing option when conditions are sub-ideal | Excels in mud, scree, or anywhere that features rougher conditions on the trail | The shoe for inclement weather and winter trail conditions | Stable shoe for quick runs on uneven surfaces |