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lpm.dunedain
October 25, 2022
Quality - light, tight, springy
This is a really good shoe - probably the best I've had. I started out looking for a decent running shoe, just couldn't find anything appealing. Somehow I stumbled across La Sportiva. Never heard of them before. The reviews were quite good, and a couple mentioned how this particular shoe could just as well be considered a running shoe (as opposed to strictly a hiking shoe). That got my attention.Also, others mentioned how this shoe runs a little small. I went a 1/2 size larger than I normally do, and am quite happy with it.I have never had a sensation of my feet wanting to "spring up" when walking around in them. I kinda felt like those videos where dogs are wearing some type of doggy shoes - they awkwardly lift their legs up, hilarious. Not that this was awkward or uncomfortable in any way. I immediately wanted to move, to run. And when I did it was quite cushioned - firm but soft.I've only had them for a week, so can't speak to their durability. But so far, no doubt the best running AND hiking shoes I've every worn. No more knee and back problems after running. I'd say go a half size up. Definitely worth the cost.
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JMontana
December 27, 2024
My favorite for trail running
I am a woman with a size 9 and a wide forefoot. I wear the Wildcats in a men's 8.5. They are awesome for trail running. They are a bit heavy, but I run on technical terrain. The toe guard has saved me multiple times after kicking rocks. They are roomy in the toe box for my foot and have stability for my slight pronation. I use them all year round in sun, rain, and snow. Great traction. The only problem I've had is that the material in uppers wears very quickly. Still my favorite trail running shoes!
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Carl B.
September 18, 2023
Excellent shoes!
Just received my third pair of these and I could not be happier!I regularly hike/walk 3,5-4 miles about 5 times a week at decent pace and I wear these out in like 8 months. I've done some jogging in them and they never leave my feet sore. They run half a size small tho and that is very important to take note of, if you're not sure exactly what size you are take advantage of the amazon free return thing to make sure you get the right size.Once worn out I still get another few months out of them by using them as my wading shoes when I go fishing, they dry off pretty fast and they're way more comfortable than wearing clonky wadingboots in small streams! :)As an added bonus, they look really nice, I love that blue color!!
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Fantastic shoe, especially for flat feet.
Bought a pair of these from REI years ago for a big trip. I have flat feet so getting comfortable and durable shoes is important to me. It was a lot of money for me at the time, but it was worth it. Crossed the French Alps into Spain and walked across almost the entire country in them. Through mountainous terrain, forests, plains, town and cities, etc. Through all kinds of weather, too. They held up through the entire month and a half trip. They breathe well and kept my feet dry and comfy. Great grip on all kinds of terrain.I still used them for a while after that trip. Still have them as a matter of fact, though they are pretty beat and torn up now. Anyways, I was a big fan of them after that and bought these exact same pair. Diehard fan of them now.
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Good shoe, Runs small.
Good trail to road transition shoe. Very cushioned which I like with re-occurring plantar faciitis. However, compared to ASICS and Nike it runs at least half size small. Oversize your order to be safe.
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lance hering
June 22, 2024
I rully like these shoos.
I have worn this shoe almost daily for over a decade. I am hard on shoes, and these hold up decently well. I have gone through over a dozen pairs, they have all been similarly satisfying.I mostly wear them because they fit me well - they have more space in the ball of the foot than average. The rubber is also great for gripping in both urban and arboreal environments. The mesh top and sides provides ventilation and is light weight, although it will wear through with aggressive toe hooking, if'n you're into that.If you want to know if you like this shoe, try wearing it.
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Order 1 size up!
I purchased these shoes as a backup pair of light hikers in an 11. They are a bit snug as all of the reviews have stated. I should have ordered a size 12. I decided that I would keep them until I returned from vacation. I put them back in the box and test them when I return. Now that I have returned I tried on the shoes again and decided that 1 size up would really make a difference. I have missed the return window by 2 days. If my feet ever shrink a size I'll be ready with an unused pair of new hikers (tags intact) living in a box under my bed.My 5-star rating is because they feel great walking on the hardwood flooring and I could barely feel the transition to tile. They are a little snug but feel sturdy while walking up and down carpeted stairs. Overall they are probably nice hikers.
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