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La Sportiva Wildcat Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Item #LSP0117 | 17 in Stock
2 Star Rating

Wildcat

By Ranked #272 - Men's Trail Run Shoes June 2, 2009

I like the free feel of this meshy shoe for the flats, but if you are thinking about running any terrain with moderate to steep descent, I would recommend looking elsewhere. I have run this shoe for about a month 1/2, distances up to 26 miles. I think the traction is good as most La Sportiva's, but the translation to the foot is not secure. I got my first blister in 3 years running laps on Mt. Wire. The problem is on the descent, the forefoot is just not secure with exclusively mesh support. I would re-tie the shoe multiple times on runs and still feel like she was getting loose in the corners. Probably good for Midwest rollers, but not a mountain trail shoe. More Miles!

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By: August 13, 2009

I think that if you have an especially narrow foot then your comment about the forefoot would be true, but for those with D or normal width feet, the forefoot is great. I've put a ton of mileage both on and off trail on these shoes and found that they're great. I'm getting into more minimal shoe wear (moving to barefoot-like running) and find that they have just the right amount of support and stiffness for a trail shoe.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Upper] AirMesh 
Lining:
Nylon 
Sole:
FriXion AT/ Impact Brake System™ X-Axis™ 
Arch Support:
Neutral 
Lacing:
Standard 
Weight:
[Pair, size 9] 1 lb 10oz (726g) 
Recommended Use:
Trail running 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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