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La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men\'s

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    La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

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    La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 trail-running shoes offer featherlike weight, a low ride and a touch of stability, all with an aggressive outsole, ensuring high performance off the beaten path.

    • Nylon air-mesh uppers reduce weight, enhance breathability and offer good water-resistance; thermoplastic urethane overlays provide support and structure
    • External scree/lace guards keep trail debris out so you can concentrate on running and not on a pebble in your shoe
    • Mesh nylon linings in heels and on tongues wick moisture to help keep feet comfortable
    • Injection-molded, dual-density EVA midsoles provide ample cushion on high mileage days and help maintain a light, stable platform
    • Thermoplastic urethane shanks add stability and torsional support
    • Nonmarking FriXion® AT Racing rubber outsoles on the La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 trail-running shoes deliver excellent traction on and off the trail
    • All-synthetic construction makes these vegan friendly

    Please note: La Sportiva products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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    La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Running
    Trail
    Ankle
    Lace-up
    No
    Nylon mesh/thermoplastic urethane overlays
    Nylon mesh (heel and tongue only)
    Dual-density EVA
    Thermoplastic urethane shank
    FriXion AT rubber
    Yes
    1 lb. 4.7 oz.
    Men's
    Running shoe type
    Footwear height
    Footwear closure
    Waterproof
    Upper
    Lining
    Midsole
    Support
    Outsole
    Vegan
    Average footwear weight (pair)
    Gender

    La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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    La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
     
    4.0

    (based on 10 reviews)

    80%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (7)
    • Durable (7)
    • Lightweight (7)
    • Good traction (6)
    • Rugged (6)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Trail running (8)
      • Mixed terrain (4)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels full size too small

           

          Feels half size too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          78% 

          (7 reviews)

          Feels half size too big

           

          Feels full size too big

           
        • Width:
        • Feels too narrow

           

          Feels true to width

           

          78% 

          (7 reviews)

          Feels too wide

           
        • Arch Type:
        • Average arch (5)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Enthusiast (7)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (10)

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      5.0

      Multiuse shoe for the trails

      By Jake30

      from Colorado Springs, CO

      About Me Avid Athlete

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Cushions Impact
      • Durable
      • Good Traction
      • Pronation Control
      • Rugged

      Cons

      • Heavy
      • Wears Quickly

      Best Uses

      • All Weather Conditions
      • Mixed Terrain
      • Trail Running
      • Walking

      Comments about La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

      This is the 2nd pair of C-Lites I've bought. The last pair did an amazing job overall. I used them alot as a training shoe for trail races since they were more durable and more supportive than my minimal shoe (Vertical K's). It did mean they were slightly heavier, but they do well when on the fence of buying a hiking shoe and trail shoe. I also used them in adventure races and they have seen deep snow, deep mud, sand, bush whacking, rock, and even whitewater rapids. The lace cover works great while in sand, gravel, and brush to keep it out of your soles. Ultimately the toe area canvas wore out before the soles did due to extensive water submersion and rock nicks. I easily have 200+ miles on them and still will wear them as a street shoe. It's really nice just to tuck the laces and wear them as slippers when your lazy now :). They seem to wash well after getting dirty and do drain water after submersion. For a great cross between a tough trail running shoe and a mountain shoe, these take the cake.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Average Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Light Hiking Shoe

      By dennyt

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Wears Quickly

      Best Uses

        Comments about La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

        I used these shoes last year for 1-4 day lightweight backpacking trips. They were very light, comfortable, sure-footed, and just supportive enough for me to knock out 20 mile days back to back. The last big trip of the summer was Section J of the PCT in WA, from Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass, with a 28lb pack on day 1. These shoes made it easy to keep on truckin!

        My only complaints are that the uppers started to fray and tear halfway through the season. I should have washed them more frequently... they are torn through both outer layers where they wrinkle on either side of the ball of my foot.

        On one trip where my pack was over 30lbs, I could have used more arch support, but these are trail running shoes, not heavyweight backpacking boots. Keep the pack light, and these shoes will make walking a breeze!

        That said, I'm here on the site to buy another pair for this year. Looking forward to many more happy miles!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Shoes

        By Mudder

        from Detroit, MI

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Good Traction
        • Lightweight
        • Rugged

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All Weather Conditions
          • Trail Running

          Comments about La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          Purchased these shoes for Tough Mudder and they were awesome!

          Great traction throughout the whole course. I thought I would be buying another pair after the run but after a good washing they look almost new.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Average Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great Shoes

          By sdcyote

          from Klamath Falls, OR

          About Me Avid Athlete

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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Cushions Impact
          • Durable
          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight
          • Rugged

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Mixed Terrain
            • Trail Running

            Comments about La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

            Performed very well on loose scree and rough trails up Mt. McCloughlin. The grip is unmatched in comparison to any trail running shoe I've ever owned.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Low Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great shoe, but...

            By iyamjon

            from St. George, UT

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            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Cushions Impact
            • Good Arch Support
            • Good Traction
            • Lightweight
            • Pronation Control
            • Rugged

            Cons

            • Narrow / Tight

            Best Uses

            • Mixed Terrain
            • Trail Running

            Comments about La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

            I bought this shoe for trail running and as a possible hiker. I like the idea of the sheath over the laces, however when it comes to re-lacing, you may have troubles. I have narrow feet so I usually buy LaSportiva as they are a superb shoe maker. I initially bought this shoe a size over my normal, as I usually do, to account for swelling, and for a little extra room in the toe box. I loved them while on flat and uphill terrain however, on the downhill my toes would slide into the peak of the toe box and before long I would have to do a painful limp back to the car. I went back to exchange for another pair in my size, per the salesperson's recommendation, and it was worse still: my toes got killed on the downhill - much more painful than the first time.

            I would say that if you try on these shoes and you don't even come close to a potential toe box banging on a down slope, then you found your shoe! Otherwise save yourself from a long painful limping to your car and steer clear! I would recommend to a friend ONLY if they meet the above criteria.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too small
            • Width:
            • Feels too narrow
            • Arch Type:
            • Average Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Nerve pressure

            By Zabokis

            from New York, NY

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            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

                  Kind of liked the shoes but had to return them. The top of the shoe put pressure on the dorsal nerve of my foot. Unwilling to wear them beyond a few steps. Never had that happen with a shoe before. Adjusted them several times and the pressure was still there.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width
                  • Arch Type:
                  • Low Arch
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Great Shoe

                  By bacrossman

                  from Seattle, WA

                  About Me Avid Athlete

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Cushions Impact
                  • Durable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Trail Running

                    Comments about La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

                    I used these shoes as an approach shoe for mountain climbing, hiking, trail running, trail races, and some road running. They have a great fit, are very durable, and are well made. I gave them 4 out of 5 because I believe trail shoes should have good traction on wet rock (being from westering Washington, this may be of more concern to me than most), and they are mediocre at best. I have had better luck with traction from many different montrails and any shoe with vibram soles.

                    Lastly, La Sportiva is the only brand I trust, whether I have tried the shoe on before or not, to be true to size out of the box every time. Maybe I have just gotten lucky, but whether it's running shoes, trail shoes, hiking boots, or mountaineering boots, I can order a 41.5 and they fit perfect every time.

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Width:
                    • Feels true to width
                    • Arch Type:
                    • Average Arch
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    2.0

                    not quite the shoe for me!

                    By mntnseeker

                    from Yosemite, CA.

                    About Me Professional Athlete

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                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Lightweight
                    • Rugged

                    Cons

                    • Narrow / Tight
                    • Poor Cushioning

                    Best Uses

                    • Trail Running

                    Comments about La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

                    This shoe feels almost like a cleat, very durable stiff forefoot make this an ok choice for scree and rough trails. I have a narrow foot and these shoes are too narrow for me. This shoe runs small, I wear size 12 and in this shoe a 12.5-13 works. Kind of a strange foot bed in the shoe, kind of a bowing down concave weirdness.

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels half size too small
                    • Width:
                    • Feels too narrow
                    • Arch Type:
                    • Average Arch
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Excellent Product

                    By Alan Sr

                    from San Diego

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Durable
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Trail Running
                      • Walking
                      • With Orthotics/Inserts

                      Comments about La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

                      While I am not a trail runner, I purchased these shoes as a light weight shoe to wear around the camp on back pscking trips in place of my boots after a long hike. These shoes were so confertable, I have been wearing them as my shoe of choice on a dayly basis. I would highly recomend these shoes on or off the trail.

                      • Sizing:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Width:
                      • Feels true to width
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Comment on this review

                      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Perfect Fit

                      By Spezia

                      from Atlanta, GA

                      About Me Avid Athlete

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                      Pros

                      • Comfortable
                      • Cushions Impact
                      • Durable
                      • Good Arch Support
                      • Good Traction
                      • Lightweight
                      • Pronation Control
                      • Rugged

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Mixed Terrain
                        • Road Running
                        • Trail Running
                        • Wet Weather

                        Comments about La Sportiva C-Lite 2.0 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

                        I highly recommended to anyone that's a serious runner! So far I done 5k's, numerous armed forces tests and I torture my pair with non-stop running! so far so good! I highly recommend to use them only for running ...take them off when finish ...so last longer. As combat arms ...frontline soldier, I train w/these shoes!

                        • Sizing:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Width:
                        • Feels true to width
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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