LA SPORTIVA

Created for off-road, endurance trails, Ultra-Marathon competitions and long training sessions.
Ideal trail walking shoe for those wanting a lightweight option.

A full-length rock guard and an ultra sticky rubber outsole offer maximum protection and stability,
while AirMesh uppers keep your feet comfortable and cool.

• Highly compressed EVA Rock Guard protects feet from stone bruises
• Sticky FriXion® XF rubber outsole for impressive grip on rock and great traction on the trail
• Deluxe heel pocket cushioning and reinforcement for a comfortable fit

UPPER: Breathable air-mesh with microfibre reinforcement, abrasion resistant coating and an 'endurance platform'.
The uppers are assembled on a compression molded EVA platform.

LINING: Mesh with 'easy-in' PU leather insert

MIDSOLE: Injected shock absorbing EVA

FOOTBED: Ortholite Mountain Running

SOLE: FriXion XF (grippy) with Impact Brake System and integrated rubber protection toe cap

WEIGHT: 295g (half pair)

DROP: 9mm

A technical competition model. Super lightweight, sticky and aggressive competition shoe.
Re-designed toe guard, more breathable mesh in upper, upgraded midsole and more durable arch exterior.
 

Designed to ensure perfect stability and support on all types of off-road terrain.

Perfect stability and support for all types of off-road terrain.

State of the art technology and aesthetics in the world of mountain running.

SPECS:

Upper: breathable, air mesh with thermoplastic film reinforcements, TPU medial skeleton placed laterally on rip-stop inserts.
Lining: slip resistant, breathable
Midsole: Compressed EVA and Stability Control System
Sole: Frixion Red
Footbed: 4mm Ortholite Ergonomic
Drop: 6mm
Weight: Mens 305g, Womens 290g (per half pair)

Comparisons to the Bushido:

The Bushido and the Bushido II are more similar than different.

• Same weight
• Same narrow last
• Same low-volume fit
• Same outsole rubber & pattern, the Dual-Density FriXion XT V-Groove with Impact Brake System
• Same tongue
• Same stack height & drop

The Bushido II retains all of it's winning features as the first-generation, but with some nice tweaks.

Changes to the Bushido II are relatively minor. But significant enough to warrant a second-generation designation. The biggest difference is the EVA midsole being more responsive and springier due to the inclusion of proprietary LaSpEVA in addition to the holdover compression molded MEMIex.

The exterior arch is covered in a more durable material where previously this was one of the first blow-out points. The upper is made of a more breathable mesh fabric. The toe-guard is redesigned. The rubber (not synthetic leather) has been extended out over the toebax. The small strip of synthetic leather on the lateral perimeter of the toebox has been removed to avoid some complaints about pinching.

State of the art technology and aesthetics in the world of mountain running shoes.

Bushido II is the competition shoe dedicated to the world of skyraces: super light, extra grip,
aggressive, the shoe is designed to ensure perfect stability and support on all types of
off-road terrain. Thanks to the STB Control construction, the TPU skeleton placed laterally
on the uppers, reaches down to wrap the midsole in the medial part, stabilizing the shoe. This
solution allows to obtain a snug fit and greater overall stability thanks to the synergistic work
of uppers and midsole, as well as the reduced weight of the product, avoiding the insertion of
heavy stabilizers in the central part of the shoe.

The FriXion Red double compound sole has different support surfaces: the rounded shape of
the external lugs that rise sideways to touch the midsole, creates a gradual support angle with
the ground, maintaining stability even in extreme foot torsion. This allows you to run safely even
on more technical terrain in the presence of roots, stones and branches. Maximum support on
the medial part of the foot, freedom of movement and comfort at the toe. The result is a shoe that,
in pure La Sportiva style, offers new solutions to meet the needs of the most demanding runners,
rewriting the rules of the game with a totally new construction never seen before in trail running shoes.

Bushido II: the new path for trail runners.

CHARGE UPHILL. POWER DOWNHILL. THE SPARKLE COMBINES THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: AMAZING TOURING COMFORT WITH POWERFUL ENERGY TRANSFER FOR TECHNICAL DESCENTS.

Features:

The lightest 4-buckle Alpine Touring boot on the market. The Sparkle achieves the greatest range of cuff rotation in their class. The patented design allows a full 60 degrees of ankle movement and the Vertebra construction adds support for downhill performance. The exclusive, low-profile Pegasus buckle system allows macro and micro adjustability for a precise fit. The EZ Flex tongue is designed to work seamlessly with the women’s specific EZ Thermo Liner so that inner and outer boots mesh cleanly while walking or skinning.

Specs:

• 5 lbs 7.8 oz (2,490 grams) per pair (size 25.5) - Ultra-lightweight
• Real 60° cuff range of motion - walks like a hiking boot
• EZ Flex tongue for smooth effortless touring and walking
• Custom EZ Thermo Liners - plush and thermo-formable
• Pegasus buckles are micro-adjustable without undoing the buckle

Designed from the inside out to withstand the harshest conditions on unpredictable terrain, the Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX Women's is the perfect option for hikers who need a shoe that can handle the daily grind. Stable, all-terrain cushioning with a waterproof and breathable lining provides reliable protection on rough, wet trails.

• Comfort collar adds ankle protection with an easy-fit spoiler

• Transkinetic EVO heel stabilizer extends control when traversing technical terrain

• High-frequency, durable lacing harness

• High-weave AirMesh is abrasion-resistant and breathable

• Anti-shock rubber toe cap

• Innovative lacing system distributes tension evenly throughout the shoe

• Microfiber mud guard adds protection from the elements

• FriXion® XF 2.0 outsole with Impact Brake System™ and Trail Bite heel provides excellent traction on any type of terrain

WEIGHT: 13.90 oz (395g)

LAST: Tempo 2

UPPER: High-Weave AirMesh / Microfiber Mudguard / HF TPU Lacing Harness/ TPU Transkinetic EVO Heel Stabilizer / Comfort Collar with Pull-Tab

LINING: Gore-Tex® Extended Comfort w/ Gore-Flex® / Slip Resistant Nylon Mesh

MIDSOLE: Injection Molded MEMlex / Nylon® molded fl ex TPU Transfer Shank

SOLE: Frixion® XF 2.0/ Impact Brake System™ X-Axis™ / Trail Bite Heel

Designed from the inside out to withstand the harshest conditions on unpredictable terrain, the Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX is the perfect option for hikers who need a shoe that can handle the daily grind. Stable, all-terrain cushioning with a waterproof and breathable lining provides reliable protection on rough, wet trails.

• Comfort collar adds ankle protection with an easy-fit spoiler

• Transkinetic EVO heel stabilizer extends control when traversing technical terrain

• High-frequency, durable lacing harness

• High-weave AirMesh is abrasion-resistant and breathable

• Anti-shock rubber toe cap

• Innovative lacing system distributes tension evenly throughout the shoe

• Microfiber mud guard adds protection from the elements

• FriXion® XF 2.0 outsole with Impact Brake System™ and Trail Bite heel provides excellent traction on any type of terrain

WEIGHT: 16.50 oz (470g)

LAST: Tempo 2

UPPER: High-Weave AirMesh / Microfiber Mudguard / HF TPU Lacing Harness/ TPU Transkinetic EVO Heel Stabilizer / Comfort Collar with Pull-Tab

LINING: Gore-Tex® Extended Comfort w/ Gore-Flex® / Slip Resistant Nylon Mesh

MIDSOLE: Injection Molded MEMlex / Nylon® molded fl ex TPU Transfer Shank

SOLE: Frixion® XF 2.0/ Impact Brake System™ X-Axis™ / Trail Bite Heel

Spectre 2.0 is the evolved, four buckles ski mountaineering boot dedicated to skimountaineers and free-riders looking for the perfect combination of power, control, endurance and the precision of an alpine boot, with the qualities of mobility, maneuverability and the lightness of a new generation ski mountaineering boot. Downhill, the transmission of power and control of the ski is accentuated by the use with the TR2 safety binding, thanks to the perfect compatibility guaranteed by the Skitrab system with which it is sufficient to remove the two metal features.

The shell is made of lightweight and durable Grilamid while the patented Vertebra Technology™ loaded carbon locking system, is a structural part of the boot and facilitates the transmission of power in the downhill phase thanks to the exceptional “125-Flex” qualities of flexibility. The mobility of the shell equal to 60° of the total excursion, together with the accentuated gliding and the system patented EZ Flex™ system of the innerboot, accentuate the walkability of the product, usable also for technical passages on rocks and slippery surfaces thanks to the full Vibram dual mix/double density outsole.

Specs:

• Shell: Grilamid®
• Cuff: Pebax®
• Spoiler: Marfram
• Vertebra: Carbon Reinforced Grilamid®
• Tongue: Grilamid®
• Flex: 125
• Buckle Closures: 4 + optional power strap
• Range of Motion: 60°
• Outsole: Vibram®
• Weight: 1440 gram