La Sportiva Wildcat
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Description
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- A stable, neutral, and extremely well-cushioned trail running shoe.
- AirMesh upper with a Trail Cage frame and Transkinetic heel stabilizer for stability, as well as UreTech reinforcements in high wear areas.
- Honeycomb mesh lining (in the tongue and heel only).
- Single density MEMlex midsole provides excellent cushioning.
- Nylon-molded Flex Transfer shank gives you torsional stability and flexibility with each step.
- Plush 2.4mm LaSpEVA lasting board.
- FriXion® X-Axis™ rubber outsole digs into any surface for excellent traction and added cushion.
- La Sportiva's Impact Brake System™ proprietary technology in outsole design has the lugs of the soles oriented in opposing slanted directions, increasing braking power by an average of 20% and decreasing impact forces by an average of 20%.
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The breadth of the La Sportiva® product quiver is unsurpassed. They make boots for Everest; they make climbing shoes for pushing the 5.15 envelope; and they make running shoes that deliver a great ride on anyone's favorite trail. Whatever footwear the outdoor consumer needs, La Sportiva® has the highest quality, most innovative product to meet the need.
Constantly searching for more advanced technologies for their shoes and products, La Sportiva® also gains inspiration from the outside world from which they strive to nurture and respect. Dealing within a worldwide market, La Sportiva® has over 80 years of history behind them and continue to produce top quality footwear, destined for the new generations, with the most modern ways of understanding the mountains.
Fit Survey:
- 0% Full size too large
- 7% Half size too Large
- 45% True to size
- 34% Half size too small
- 14% Full size too small
- 97% Felt true to width
- 0% Felt narrower than marked
- 3% Felt wider than marked
- 45% Excellent arch support
- 55% Moderate arch support
- 0% No arch support
Customer Reviews
La Sportiva Wildcat
Average rating is 5 out of 5 from a total of 35 reviews.
Top Positive Review
2 people found this review helpful.
This is the best trail runner I have had. Nike's sole construction is terrible for rocks, dirt and mud. NB is slightly better but tricky on wet rocks and logs. This is the right idea...look at the bottom views! Plus the overlap on the tongue keeps out debris. Tuff toe guard too!
Read more » « Show less December 28, 2011 by Larry BTop Critical Review
1 person found this review helpful.
I just ran in my new Wildcats today, and will NEVER run in them again. They KILLED my shins. I have had a difficult time finding good running shoes that don’t tighten my shins up, and these are definitely not good for me. I thought they would feel a lot more cushioned than they do. Not comfortable to run in at all. Being objective about it... they may be good of other runners... just not for me, with my shin problems. I’ve recently tried out New Balance 860s (Junk) GoLite Comps (OK... but not enough cushioning), and Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultras (definitely the best of the bunch, by FAR!). Needless to say, the Wildcats were VERY disappointing. BTW... if it helps... I’m 5’8” 170 lbs... very muscular legs, which tends to really hammer my shins and ankles. For lighter runners, these shoes may work great. Again, they just don’t work for me. They ARE very grippy... good rubber... but are probably better suited for real mountain running (lots of rocks, etc.) than for pure trail running.
Read more » « Show less February 27, 2010 by Gunnar- Sort by:
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This is the best trail runner I have had. Nike's sole construction is terrible for rocks, dirt and mud. NB is slightly better but tricky on wet rocks and logs. This is the right idea...look at the bottom views! Plus the overlap on the tongue keeps out debris. Tuff toe guard too!
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- Larry B - customer
- from Bay Area (California)
- December 28, 2011
Fantastic trail running/light hiking shoe. Excellent cushioning and grip, lightweight and breathable. Have a pair and am getting another.
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- Marco B - customer
- from Las Vegas, NV
- December 4, 2011
Most comfortable and cushioned trail shoe I have ever worn. I slightly under-pronate and need cushioning; most trail shoes that I have researched or worne lack cushion or are made for pronation control. Only downsides are mesh tears a little easy and strings are too long. The sole could stand to be a little more aggressive. Ordering my second pair now and always come back to Zappos for the customer service.
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- MS - customer
- from Atlanta, GA
- October 2, 2011
Great trail shoes. Working my way through my third pair. Work well on tech trails and don't fare too badly when you have to do the occasional run on the road. Only complaint is some fraying of the upper, particularly near the ankles.
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- Trev - customer
- from Boone, NC
- September 15, 2011
My son and I just completed a week at Lenhok'sin - backpacking around Lake Merriweather at BSA's Goshen Scout reservation in SW Virginia. We decided to go with a trail shoe rather than hiking boots since we are verging on lite packs at 30 lbs and the summer heat was record-breaking. Upon recommendation from another scout leader, we both ordered the Sportiva Wildcats from Zappos. Both of our fits were tight so we ordered another two sizes each to ensure we had just the right fit with liners and light hiking socks. We returned the unused shoes without a problem and could not be happier with the performance during over 40 hours of hiking in one week. Next summer - Philmont in New Mexico with those Wildcats!
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- Frank A - customer
- from Vienna, VA
- July 29, 2011
