I have always forced myself to run, because I know it is good for me, but when I got these shoes I had a new desire to hit the trail. Maybe it is the logo on the side that made me feel fast, but furthermore the comfort, support, cushion, and most of all weightless feel are all a combination I had never experienced before in one shoe. Therefore, these shoes have given me a new standard for running shoes. The traction allows me to run or walk up slopes dexterously, while others struggle to gain footing. Simply amazing and by no means are these shoes only for racing like the description above states. They are great for every run no matter how long the distance, because I guarantee I am not a 50 mile runner or racer.

Good shoes overall -- I agree with other comments citing the stiff feel -- but I should note that there doesn't seem to be a way to replace the laces. The laces are so "protected" that I can't see how to access the lower loops. This hasn't been a problem so far -- and I suppose the thinking is that by protecting the laces, they won't need to be replaced before the shoes themselves are worn down. Call me OCD, but this still bothers me... I like to lace my running shoes differently to ease pressure on the top of the foot -- I can't do that with these shoes. Someone out there correct me if I'm wrong about this: how do you access the lower laces??

This shoe is great. I little hard to go real long but no shoe can be everything. I do have to complain about La Sportiva though. They have a very similar shoe, Skylite, that is supposed to be a ligther version of the crosslite. Well, I have two pairs of crosslites and one pair of skylites. The skylites being in the middle in age and wear.(none of the shoes has more than 50 miles on it) I also have a scale and the scale tells me that the skylites are heavier than both pairs of crosslites. Since the skylites are heavier than the crosslites they don't need to exist.

These are by far the best trail running shoes I've ever worn! They're extremely light, the breathe really really well and they have exceptional traction. The hidden laces are really a plus as I run in a lot of brush which can damage them. I really can't say enough about them. They're the best and I'm really happy I finally found them!!!!!

I spent the summer of '09 running "barefoot" with a pair of Vibram Five Fingers. Single track horse trails through the woods in Minnesota that are covered in pine straw and horse**** provide a soft and sometimes squishy track that is ideal. This fall, as the trails turned to a slippery mess I knew that my Five Fingers were not going to keep me upright on some twisting and fast descents. I wanted a shoe with tremendous traction like a fell running shoe and as little extra B.S. as possible. The Crosslite Trail is the perfect shoe for the muddy, hilly terrain I run. As a forefoot striker, I rely not on my shoes to provide cushion, but on the perfectly tuned toe,sole,ankle,calf,knee,thigh,hip thing to keep my aging joints together and to get me from A to B. The only thing missing was a good connection to the ground. I highly recommend these shoes for serious, technical trail runners that don't need ankle support (it's also a very low shoe) and who don't need or want all the bells and whistles of over thought shoe designs. They look pretty cool to boot!

At 12.35 oz (size 9), I think calling this a featherweight shoe is a bit misleading. However, it is a lighter weight shoe and because it is low profile it feels even more lightweight. The uppers on these are awesome. Very sleek looking and streamlined. The scree gaiter keeps the snags down and of course keeps the grit out. I do wonder what I will do if my laces break because you can't get to them below the top 3 eyelets. The laces that come with the shoes do seem to be good quality. I don't recall ever breaking a lace, but it’s something to think about, though if I was in a race and it happened, I’d just cut the material. The upper is pretty breathable, but not airy. Meaning it's not bomb-proof, but it's also not flimsy. The outsole lugs are nice for 2 reasons. 1- Great grip on lots of different surfaces. 2- They provide extra cushioning on hard pack. The toe box is medium height. This is good as a lot of low profile shoes do not have that. They run about a ½ size small compared to my road shoes and other trail shoes.

Overall, I think this is a great shoe for those looking to transition to a lower profile without jumping right in or you want a faster feeling shoe with monster grip. To go super lightweight, I’d check out the Skylite (9.45oz) which is the same shoe as this with a less aggressive outsole.

The Crosslite is a great shoe. It hugs your foot like a sock. The traction is ideal for the snow and mud with its open and deep lugs which also provide extra cushion. I originally purchased these for winter running and thought I would sneak them in for a daily run in the mountains. I can't stop wearing them. All other shoes now sit on the shelf.

For my feet hey are comfortable and have a great "run free" feel to them. Don't let the slim cut scare you off, I have "normal" feet and have not had a problem with the shoe at all. They work well with the Inov-8 Debris gaiter for the winter months on the mountain trials.

I bought my first pair late winter and trained in them all spring and summer for the North Face Endurance 50k. I put a lot of miles on them. Bought a new pair a week before the race and broke them in. Come race day, they were awesome. These are my shoes from now on. They are great for people with narrow feet.

The moment I put these shoes on they reminded me of my high school track shoes. Their fit is fairly true to size. I wear a 10.5 Asic road shoe and I purchased a 10.5 in these. The toe box is roomy and the heel cup does just that, cup your heel. The shoe is fairly snug around the arch and the top of the foot. However, while they are snug, it is not uncomfortable at all. Infact, I believe it is part of the design of the shoe. The tread is like wearing tiger claws on your feet. The only way you could get more traction would be to wear actual track spikes. The extensive traction is tremendously helpful on step downhill runs. I would describe the cushioning as being designed for offroad use only. I would also consider the shoe to be a race day shoe and would not want to train extensively in these shoes. I would also refrain from road use. Due to the large treads on the shoe, pavement will wear them bald quickly.

I have been using these shoes on my CDT thru-hike for the last 400-500 miles and love them. The first pair had some durability issues and wore out early. The second pair I put ShoeGoo on the rear edges of the toebox. This pair is still being used and hasn't had any of the previous trouble. The outsole is tough even on scree and talus slopes. The shoe is also outstanding at controlling my foot, I don't have any heel slippage or sliding. I did have to downsize from my Salomon's 44 to 43 if that helps anyone with sizing.

I will be honest- the day I got them I put them on and was very skeptical about their comfort. The shoes felt so tight, but decided to give them a "good" test run. So the first day i wore them i went out for about 12 miles. They actually "molded" or adapted to my foot as the run progressed. By the end of the run I was amazed at how good they felt. Took them out a few days later for a 15 mile run. I ended up getting lost and had to run the last three miles on a road. I really expected my feet to be in a lot of pain the next day from the road portion but they weren't. I like the shoe a lot and I would recommend it and I have to my hardcore trail running friends.

I have a wide foot and they seem "stiff" when you first start running with them but it was great on wet rock, mountains, and hills. Oh and my shoes dried out fast without the fiber shrinking which was a definite plus.

I ran the trails in these and they ROCKED. The traction on the uphills felt like I was on a mountain bike. The fit was adequate. These shoes definitely compliment the "skinny" foot. They are snug on the arch, the heel cup is awesome, and the toe box...well, it could use alittle more room. I'm an avid sportiva-imogene shoe user so I could always use more toe room. What did I do? I removed the insert and replaced it with a thinner one and now I'm rockin'. I would recommed.

For Narrow to Medium wide feet, precise, perfect gripe. Competition at any conditions.

Like they pioneere it for narrow to average fit climbers; they did for runners: glove in to the foot!

Great for hard pack trails and roads. Grips well on the down slope even in loose rock footing. A bit heavier than what I'm used to, but a great shoe for snowy, wet, muddy conditions.

These shoes are perfect for hitting the trails. When they get covered in mud, the treads still poke through. They are the perfect weight and feel like I'm running barefoot. I've worn keens and brooks trail shoes and the crosslites have easily topped them. They are the perfect shoe. Get 'em.

La Sportiva's crosslite fitted very well to my in between size (S-M) feet. They were LIGHT and breezy. Grips extremely well in the Asian mountains which is muddy and on wet rocks too.

It does however have some problem with wet roots and planks or on less than rough rocks.

Stability and protection wise, its not the best. I was wearing this shoe for Mt Kinabalu Climbathon and I found it lacking in with the down hill runs. Due to the very light weight nature of the shoe, as you 'brake' the material on the side wall expands and your feet kinda slide into the space between the sole and the sides of the shoe. Again, this is in comparison to a very tough Montrail Hurricane ridge which is built like a tank. I need not worry where i step on.

Built quality is very good though it looks filmsy. I've been thrashing it for mtn runs and its still holding up well.

Best piece of trail wear i have til now.

I have to admit that these shoes didn't work out so well. I found them to be really stiff and definitely lacking in any sort of cushioning which translated to a pretty rough ride unless there was a lot of loose dirt, rocks, mud, etc. Also they didn't drain very well and took forever to dry which was pretty annoying. I think that you could get something pretty similar from inov-8 with tread that's just as aggressive and much better cushioning.

I got these as a race day shoe, and now wear them almost every day. they are super light and very comfortable. I sized down a half size from my Salomon's and the fit is perfect. They have virtually no break in period, and once they are worn out I know that they will make an excellent everyday shoe. They vent very well and keep your feet cool and comfy. I highly recommend them!

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