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

Item # 781685

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For neutral runners wanting superb cushioning on their trail runs, look no further than the Wildcat from La Sportiva.

  • 1-piece nylon mesh uppers are highly breathable and lightweight; external thermoplastic urethane stabilizers provide support for heels
  • Dynamic tongue construction works with the lacing harnesses for a secure, snug fit; nylon mesh linings on tongue and back half of shoe wick moisture to help keep feet dry
  • Dual-density MEMlex midsoles and 2.4mm thick LaSpEVA lasting boards provide ample cushioning
  • Midsoles also have nylon molded shanks to modulate toe spring and offer additional stability
  • Sticky FriXion® AT rubber outsoles deliver excellent traction and a smooth, resilient ride on and off the trail
  • Impact Brake System™ helps reduce impact forces while improving traction via the multidirectional, offset lug pattern

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 781685

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

Specification

Description

StyleTrail-running
CutLow
WaterproofNo
UpperNylon mesh
LiningNylon
MidsoleEVA
SupportNylon shank
OutsoleRubber
Running shoe typeTrail
Average weight25 ounces
Average weight - metric0.71 kilogram
GenderMen's

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

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La Sportiva Wildcat Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
 
4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (5)
  • Good traction (5)
  • Rugged (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stabilizes foot (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mixed terrain (5)
    • Grass (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Competitive athlete (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Mar

    31

    2009

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Shoes!

    By Mike B

    from Arlington VA

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Grass
      • Mixed Terrain

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

      I have been running on Salomons for a very long time now. I often switch running shoes but always end up going back. Now, I have a new favorite shoe! These shoes are light and stable. I have run several races in both trail and in the street. I honestly can't believe how versatile they are.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      13

      2009

       
      5.0

      Brilliant Trail Running Shoes

      By Traveler 7

      from Algonquin, IL

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight
      • Stabilizes Foot

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Grass
        • Mixed Terrain

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

        After receiving these shoes in the mail from REI, I gave them a pretty good workout and was impressed. There's a local park that has a good mix of terrain, with decent elevation (for the Midwest) and had a mix of mud and dry-ish surfaces. The shoes offered excellent grip and fantastic cushioning.

        I have a high arch and very thin, sensitive feet, so finding the right shoes can be ... problematic. After having no luck with La Sportiva's Exum Ridge I am happy to report the Wildcat is a much, much better shoe for people who prefer a more cushioned ride, while still having decent feel for the trail and excellent grip.

        The shoes appear to have excellent build quality and I have had no issues with durability so far.

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        10

        2009

         
        5.0

        These really work for me

        By runthehills

        from Atlanta, GA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Traction
        • Rugged
        • Stabilizes Foot

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All Weather Conditions
          • Grass
          • Mixed Terrain

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

          After 6 mos., and having tried several different trail shoes, the Wildcat has the best combination of features for me. While I'm a heavier runner, 190 lbs., and normally use a pronation control shoe, the Wildcat has worked great without any added inserts, etc. I now use them on the trail and on the road.

          • 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

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          Aug

          5

          2009

           
          4.0

          Great shoe, some room for improvement

          By RunBikeHike

          from Boston, MA

          About Me Competitive Athlete

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight
          • Rugged

          Cons

          • Wears Quickly

          Best Uses

          • Grass
          • Mixed Terrain

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

          This is one of the best trail running shoes that I have used. On flatter trails that designed for running, it is light, rugged, stable, with excellent traction. On more technical terrain it slips occasionally on rock and wet rock when ascending. I would describe it as an over-built running shoe, not a "hiking boot on a diet."

          I have worn it to run/speed hike some more rugged terrain and have noticed that two of the green nubs on the soles wore away quickly or become unglued and fell off, which began happening after a one-day run-hike of twelve miles on rocky and muddy trail. This green rubber is very soft and a higlight of the shoe since its orientation and stickiness makes the shoe feel safe on descents. I just wish it was more durable.

          This shoe breathes well, but at the cost of not being waterproof; all it takes is a very shallow puddle or muddy patch and the water comes flowing in through the wide mesh.

          I have worn it with REI brand synthetic socks and have not gotten any blisters during run/hikes of up to 20 miles, which is a huge plus.

          I wish that the lacing extended further towards the toes. Another set of eyelets would be great since the toe-box is slightly on the wider side.

          I would love for La Sportiva to develop some easy to use, optional gaiter system for their trail shoes.

          These are an exellent first incarnation of this shoe model, with some room for improvement and perhaps a more water-proof or Gore-Tex model offered. It's the best neutral support trail shoe I have used (compared to five other models by La Sportiva and other brands). It feels more like a beefed-up neutral-support running shoe and less like a pared-down hiking boot.

          • 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

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          Jul

          30

          2009

           
          4.0

          Hooked after first run

          By ultraMoe

          from Portland, Oregon

          About Me Competitive Athlete

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction
          • Rugged

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • All Weather Conditions
            • Mixed Terrain

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

            Ran 29 miles the day after I got them. Not a problem. More comfortable than the shoes I had 3 months prior.Great trail shoe

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

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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