Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

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Highly stable, neutral trail runners that provide excellent cushioning and a secure fit, the women's La Sportiva Wildcat 2.0 GTX trail-running shoes also keep your feet dry with waterproof protection.
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View the La Sportiva Wildcat Product LineView all La Sportiva Women's Trail-Running ShoesBest Use | Trail Running |
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Trail-Running Shoe Type | Rugged-Trail |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 12 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 27 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 15 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Upper | Air-mesh/Trail Cage/thermoplastic polyurethane transkinetic heel stabilizer/UreTech reinforcements |
Lining | Textile |
Midsole | MEMIex/2.4mm LaSpEVA |
Support | Nylon molded flex transfer shank |
Outsole | FriXion AT rubber with Impact Brake System; X-Axis |
Rock Plate | No |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 7.4 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Type of Waterproofing | 3-layer GORE-TEX Extended Comfort waterproof breathable laminate |
Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
33 EU | 33.5 EU | 34 EU | 34.5 EU | 35 EU | 35.5 EU | 36 EU | 36.5 EU | 37 EU | 37.5 EU | 38 EU | 38.5 EU | 39 EU | 39.5 EU | 40 EU | 40.5 EU | 41 EU | 41.5 EU | 42 EU | 42.5 EU | 43 EU | |
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U.S. Women's | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 5.5+ | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 7.5+ | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 9.5+ | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
EU | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.5 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 |
Mondo | 24 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 |
For boots: Add one half size to your street shoe size. You should be able to slip one finger behind your heel when you are standing up with the boot unlaced and your toes touching the front. If the boot is too short, your toes will get smashed walking downhill. Too long and your heel will slide up and down and give you blisters.
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I have enjoyed wearing 3 pairs of non-waterproof Wildcats — great hiking shoe, very sticky soles although they wear down fast. Super comfortable shoe. I started wearing Wildcats when I saw reviews talking about them having a nice wide toe box and narrower heel space. I finally dropped the change for the GTX shoes. I’ve had them several months and keep trying them out on walks. They are wide enough, but the build is do different from the non-waterproof ones, mainly due to the back top of the shoe digging into my ankle area. I’ve tried to like them, but after taking them out many times, today I decided I’m done. PS, in the regular Wildcats, I buy a 9 (40.5).
I simply loved this shoe after my first hike. It happened to have a snowy section that was unplanned and my feet were dry. It feels sturdy and it protects my feet. However, this week I went for my third hike with the shoe, and some of the blue tread in the bottom is missing. It is disappointing. I tried the non-GTX version of this shoe, with a different color of tread, and the label said this one was the most durable one, which was one of the reasons why I kept it. If only after 3 hikes and probably 20 miles the tread fell off, I don't know how long it will last. I still love the shoe, and gave 4 stars only for the reason above, if it was intact it would be 5 stars, no doubt. My feet are on the wider side, but not too wide. I got sized at a REI store and it was the best thing, I ended up sizing up and it fits perfectly.
Love these shoes!! I have bunions, finding the right, comfortable shoe is very difficult. The 1st day the shoes were very tight, the next day I loosen the lace a bit. Great support in the arch. Waterproof shoe no issues with that.
I have high arches and plantar fasciitis, so need a show with proper support. These have been the best for me, by far. Will buy again and again.
These are so comfortable! They are great for trails and waterproof but light.
I have worn the Ultra Raptor GTX for years. It has been discontinued and this was recommended as the replacement. It is a nice shoe but nothing like the Ultra Raptor GTX which fit my foot perfectly. This shoe is way too big in the toe box for a narrow foot. I was looking for a shoe for daily, shorter but difficult hikes and ended up getting the Spire GTX. The fit is much closer to the Ultra Raptor GTX.
I just received this shoe in the mail. It has zero lavender under or overtones. It is all gray. This picture is deceptive. The color is fine but I kind of wanted that lavender tone.
Super happy with these shoes! La Sportivas are traditionally a narrow fit, but these have a roomy toebox and my toes aren't squished at all. I have these in the non-GTX version that are many years old, and needed a waterproof version for snowshoeing. I think these fit just like my non-GTX version and with gaiters, they are really comfortable for snowshoeing and kept my feet dry.
My fave performance from a runner. Sticky, stable , hard-core. This is my second pair. First ones lasted forever. Well made, always dry. I buy a half size up with this style, runs smaller than MY LYCAN models. Kept the shape, shank in sole mKes it was to spring off rocks and wood. Great for street or running deep in woods.
After trying several notable brands, I finally found the perfect hiking shoe for me! The Wildcat delivers stability and grip and still feels so comfortable! I also use it for road running, which it handles very well. Not cheap, but based on the quality, I think it will hold up for some years.