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La Sportiva Crosslite Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
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La Sportiva Crosslite Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

Item # 781684

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La Sportiva Crosslite trail runners offer featherlike weight and high performance for any type of trail your off-road running adventures may take you on.

  • Nylon air-mesh uppers reduce weight and enhance breathability; thermoplastic urethane overlays provide support and structure
  • External scree 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
  • Dual-density EVA MEMlex/TrailShock midsoles provide ample cushion on high mileage days as well as stable medial posting to help prevent ankle rolling
  • Nylon shanks and composite rock guards add stability and support while protecting feet from stone bruises
  • Nonmarking FriXion® AT Racing rubber outsoles deliver excellent traction on and off the trail

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 42. Please note: La Sportiva products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Item 781684

La Sportiva Crosslite Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleTrail-running
CutLow
WaterproofNo
UpperNylon mesh/thermoplastic urethane overlays
LiningNylon mesh (heel and tongue only)
MidsoleDual-density EVA
SupportNylon shank
OutsoleRubber
Running shoe typeTrail
Average weight25 ounces
Average weight - metric0.71 kilogram
GenderMen's

La Sportiva Crosslite Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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La Sportiva Crosslite Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
 
4.5

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (5)
  • Good traction (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Rugged (3)
  • Stabilizes foot (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mixed terrain (4)
    • All weather conditions (3)
    • Grass (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Competitive athlete (3)
    • Arch Type:
    • High arch (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Mar

    16

    2009

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Ideal trail racing shoe

    By Trail Ultrarunner

    from East Bay, CA

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good Traction
    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • Stabilizes Foot

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • All Weather Conditions
      • Mixed Terrain

      Comments about La Sportiva Crosslite Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

      glove concept works great, keeps out debris. dries fast, so lightweight, minimal chafing. durable enough to wear in ultra races without being weighed down. my primary shoe for 50k and 50 mile trail runs, light enough to use at shorter distances too. my only initial hangup was the covered laces didn't let me use gaiters (which most people don't use), but I've fixed that by inserting a safety pin near the toe, which works well.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      4

      2009

      (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Using for Boot Camp

      By The Gray Fox

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Gym Rat

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Grass

        Comments about La Sportiva Crosslite Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

        I was looking for a good traction shoe for doing boot camps on Green Lake grass. My typical running or aerobic shoes didn't provide enough traction for agility movements like quick turns, nor for running while another person used straps to hold me back. I wanted something to keep me from hitting the grass in the horizontal!

        So, when looking at the various trail running shoes, I selected the Sportiva because it had the best looking cleat-like soles. And they are very light. Also look awesome. I like the way the laces tuck into the shoe so they won't hang up on anything.

        I have only used them once so far, on a rain soaked evening, but I love them already! No horizontal splats on the rain soaked grass-that's good!

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        17

        2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Awesome Trail Shoe

        By I Miss Portland

        from Buford, GA

        About Me Competitive Athlete

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Traction
        • Lightweight
        • Rugged
        • Stabilizes Foot

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All Weather Conditions
          • Mixed Terrain

          Comments about La Sportiva Crosslite Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          This is probably the best trail shoe I've ever run in. It is very light weight and feels snug on the foot without being too tight. The tread is aggressive and can handle very technical terrain. I was surprised at how comfortable and natural they felt on my feet. I've even been running in them without Superfeet.

          The Crosslite has everything I look for in a trail shoe: low-profile design, aggressive tread, padded tongue, reinforced sole and toe box. The only con is in regards to the lacing system. The design is great and keeps the shoe snug against your feet. However, because 80% of the laces are covered by an upper mesh cover to prevent dirt intrusion, I don't see a way to replace the laces if they break. Hopefully I'll never have to find out.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • High Arch

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          4

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          aggressive and slippery

          By Pond Scum?

          from VA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable

          Cons

          • Poor Traction

          Best Uses

          • Dirt
          • Grass
          • Gravel
          • Park running

          Comments about La Sportiva Crosslite Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          This shoe is pretty light weight. it fits my foot like a glove, but don't buy it if you don't want to fall and twist your ankle! This shoe has aggressive traction so it is good for dirt and gravel, but not for rock hopping across streams or for wet conditions. There is aggressive traction and then there is grip, and these shoes lack grip big time. I hiked the Presidential mountains in these. At the time the Presidentials were engulfed in white clouds so everything was wet. These shoes are better than some in wet conditions, but not good enough for me. I could not tell when the shoe was going to slip or not so I had to walk gingerly (which meant hiking slower). As usual with La Sportiva these have good traction going uphill and poorer traction going downhill. These are like cleets: good for dirt and weird on flat surfaces.
          Even though these looked thin to me, they still had enough support that my feet weren't too badly bruised. I would never buy these again, and I can't return them so I am going to wear them to the end of their days.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          11

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Perfect on the trail

          By Jase

          from Canberra, Australia

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Lack of cushioning

          Best Uses

          • Mixed Terrain

          Comments about La Sportiva Crosslite Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          I bought these for serious trail work. They grip on anything - even greasy, wet, steep uphills, and hold the feet securely on steep downhills. These shoes are great on the trail and in the dirt, but are NOT for pavement use. While they are good on loose rock, even short runs on pavement are not recommended as they just don't have the cushioning for it.
          They are exactly what they are advertised as - a very lightweight trail shoe.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • High Arch

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          10

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Best trail runners I've ever worn

          By deathbycliff

          from North Bay

          About Me Competitive Athlete

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight
          • Rugged
          • Stabilizes Foot

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • All Weather Conditions
            • Grass
            • Mixed Terrain

            Comments about La Sportiva Crosslite Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

            I absolutely LOVE these shoes. Especially being a mid-foot striker who excels on downhill these things let me run safely, well almost, at speeds I've only used to dream about. Amazing grip, forefoot protection and amazing response. I always run in thick wool hiking socks so can't say too much about foot comfort. the gaiter keeps debris out and the shoe itself feels akin to indoor soccer shoes in fit. Would definitely recommend for shorter intervals to high mileage days.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Low Arch

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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