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La Sportiva
Helios III Trail Running Shoe - Men's

4.375 out of 5 stars
16 Reviews
$155.00
Color:Black/Poppy

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Helios III Trail Running Shoe

This unique shoe will help you take on long road runs and tough trail scrambles alike. Its wave-patterned midsole ensures comfortable cushioning for higher mileage excursions, and also helps shed weight by integrating the high-traction lugs into the design of the shoe, helping reduce the need for more rubber. This weightless feel is also felt in the upper, which uses highly-breathable materials to keep your feet cool and feeling free on hot days.


Customer feedback suggests this shoe runs small, we would suggest sizing up if you are unused to a tight performance fit.


Details

  • Lightweight shoes designed for the road or the trail
  • Highly-breathable upper provides cooling comfort for hot runs
  • Cushioned midsole helps your feet stay comfortable over long miles
  • Wave-pattern design creates trail-traction lugs while saving weight
  • Grippy rubber and Impact Brake System keep your footing secure
  • Item #LSPZ26G
Upper Material
mesh, nylon ripstop, TPU reinforcements
Lining
abrasion-resistant microfiber
Closure
lace
Footbed
Ortholite insole (4mm)
Midsole
LaSpeva lasting board, MorphoDynamic design, injection-molded MEMlex EVA, Cushion Platform
Sole
FriXion AT 2.0 compound, VA Wave Pattern lugs (2mm)
Support Type
neutral
Cushion
moderate
Heel / Forefoot Height
15 / 11mm
Drop
4mm
Claimed Weight
7.7oz
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

What do you think about this product?

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 17 ratings

Review Summary

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2 Stars - 1 reviews
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4 Stars - 4 reviews
5 Stars - 11 reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

April 22, 2025

Great all-around shoe

Love the overall design. Upper is breathable, great for me being in the south. Tread was torrelent of varried terrain and mud. Laces are a little spongy so I could get a tight knot. Lightweight overall. My only complaint is the toe box being a hair too narrow. I've trained in earlier models and loved them as well. Even won a 150 miler in these so I'm a fan.

NateJ
lasportiva.com

Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com

1 out of 5 stars

January 2, 2025

Worst shoes ever

My son and my husband are La Sportiva's fans and this is the 5th pair of La Sportiva shoes I've bought for them. They are by far the worst!!!! Super flimsy, zero support, zero cushion... How are these classified as running shoes? Mountain running shoes? Nobody could run in these things. My son tried them on and says he can't even walk in them because they are too uncomfortable. Of course, he removed the tags and now I'm stuck with a pair of very expensive shoes that nobody will wear.

Mara D
4 out of 5 stars

September 15, 2024

Trainer Shoe NOT a Trail Runner

I've purchased 2 pairs of Helios 3s over the past 4 years. They're incomparable when it comes to comfort. I absolutely love them and wear them pretty much every day as a "gym shoe". Unfortunately the main issue with them is I think they are mislabeled, as everytime I take them out on the trails they simply don't hold up. Think of this shoe as a Nike Free type of shoe with the grip of a trail runner. They are incredibly lightweight and comfortable but this also comes with the sacrifice of limited support and almost zero cushion. As a result of these aspects you will feel every rock and root throughout your trail runs - and the upper ankle support just isn't there for longer distance runs. I actually think this shoe would be way better branded as a "trainer" or gym shoe. Like I said - I use it as a gym shoe everyday (I'm a PE teacher), so if you are going to buy it expect comfort but definitely don't use it out on the trails it won't hold up and you WILL have sore feet afterwards.

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SitheGuy
lasportiva.com

Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com

4 out of 5 stars

May 23, 2024

So frickin' great, but too narrow!

My favorite running shoe of all time. Incredibly light, grippy, comfortable and secure locked in feel, plenty of impact absorbing cushion, but still a good amount of proprioception for avoiding rolled ankles etc. And whilst they were always narrow, they seem to be getting more and more narrow over the iterations. My dream is that one day they'll start doing this shoe in a wide. If that happens this will be my ONLY running shoe for trails.

Toby M
5 out of 5 stars

November 25, 2023

Eliminates knee pain

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
44.5
Height:
5' 9"
Weight:
236

I am on my second pair of these. The La Sportiva Mountain running shoes helped stop my knee pain. I am not a runner. I use these for walking. They are my go to shoe that is used every day. They fit like a glove which feels good. I am going to purchase a half size larger for a little more toe room. Highly recommended.

Ronald G
5 out of 5 stars

November 4, 2023

Sturdy, comfortable, and lightweight

These shoes are lightweight, sturdy, and fast. I've had two pairs of these shoes and just ordered my third due to how good they are. These shoes have a smaller drop, which I personally like for trail running, but they still have plenty of cushion, especially on long downhill stretches. It would be cool if Sportiva made a newer version of these shoes though, with maybe a slightly stronger rubber compound, or thicker lugs. That being said, I'm still wearing my first pair of these shoes, which have survived two high school XC seasons, and countless miles of trail running, hiking, and bushwhacking while I've been in college for 2 years. As per most Sportiva shoes, they run about half a size too small.

Thomasb11507
lasportiva.com

Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 9, 2021

My kid loves these shoes.

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

However, we had to order 1/2 size larger than normal.

Daniel M
5 out of 5 stars

August 31, 2021

Excellent!

Size Bought:
46.5
Height:
6' 2"
Weight:
220

Initial review is outstanding comfort and nice low heel to toe drop. Will have to reevaluate after more use. 46.5?s fit perfect in these La Sportiva?s. I have narrow, low-volume feet and 12.5?s fit me well in most anything.

JONATHAN D
2 out of 5 stars

June 22, 2021

Very comfortable but...

I got these Shoes 3 weeks ago, and they alredy starting to fall apart. I only wor them for everyday use, and i didn't run or hiked with them. In the ankle region the soft material, what makes the shoes more comfortable, looks like i have woren these shoes for 2 years. The overall quality is also not good at all. But still, the shoes are very comfortable

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Tony
lasportiva.com

Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com

5 out of 5 stars

August 28, 2020

Excellent Upgrade

I never used the Helios 2 but have been using the Helios 1.The Helios 3 is an excellent upgrade. Perfect out of the box. Sizing is the same as Helios 1. Upper and lacing is dialed in better. Better cushioning but still firm. If the sole is more durable, I'll be 100% happy.

TW1950
lasportiva.com

Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com

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