Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
Valyermo, California
La Sportiva Helios III Trail-Running Shoes - Women's
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Train comfortably wherever you're running. The women's La Sportiva Helios III trail-running shoes are lightweight and highly breathable, making them a great pick for door-to-trail runs.
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Trail-Running Shoe Type
Light-Trail
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
4
Running Shoe Cushioning
Moderate Cushion
Rock Plate
No
- Uppers feature a combination of ripstop nylon and mesh for a lightweight, breathable feel
- Padded tongues and wraparound cuffs with 3D foam padded ankle inserts offer all-day running comfort
- Low-profile thermoformed toe caps help protect your feet from trail debris
- Midsoles are made with MEMlex injected EVA with Cushion Platformâ„¢ inserts for soft cushioning underfoot
- 4 mm OrthoLite® footbeds
- Flexible and crush-resistant heel counters allow for easy on/off
- FriXion AT 2.0 compound rubber outsoles with 2 mm VA Wave Pattern lugs provide traction
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View all La Sportiva Women's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 4 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 20 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 16 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Nylon/mesh |
| Lining | Abrasion-resistant microfiber |
| Midsole | Injection-molded EVA |
| Outsole | FriXion AT 2.0 compound rubber |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 12.4 ounces |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
La Sportiva Footwear - Women's
| 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 |
Sizing Notes
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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Ashleigh
Tucson, AZ
Great lightweight running shoes!
5 years ago
I've worn these twice this week on routes where I ran a mix of pavement and dirt trail. One of the things I first noticed was how incredibly lightweight these shoes are-the lightest pair of trail shoes I own. My foot is not wide, and these are super comfortable. I like the color (Clay/Hibiscus) and they have great traction. Because I'm prone to spraining my ankle, I wouldn't wear these on highly technical rocky trails (I wear the LaSpo Ultra Raptor), but I do love them for less technical runs. I think they'd make great race shoes as they are so lightweight.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Mdubs
Boulder bubble
Prefer the earlier models
4 years ago
I’ve been running in the Helios for about ten years and was dismayed when they briefly disappeared from the sportiva lineup. This model has a more rigid/stiff heal. I preferred the previous style that generally felt softer. I also preferred the quick lace system on the older model. Other than that, still an excellent shoe- great for most trails and pavement.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on lasportiva.com
Patrailrunner
PA
Bring back the Helio II design
4 years ago
Please, please, please bring back the features of the helio II. They are the only trail shoe I have been able to run in for 4 years... I was hopeful for the III but the changes are not good for me. The back of the shoe has way less padding on the Achilles area and I have gotten awful pain from them on all of my runs trying to work them into my rotation. Also the tongue of the shoe is much thinner at the top and almost sharp, even with tall socks it cuts into the front of the ankel. The quick lace system is also gone on this new model... something I loved about the IIs. The shoe is also much narrower than the previous ones and runs big as well compared to the last model. I do not mean to bash the new design, but I hope it saves some people from being so disappointed after loving the previous model so much. I have been scouring the internet and stores trying to find the previous model bow because I do not see me being able to race and distance in these new shoes. I love your products and just hope that enough feedback comes in to go back to the previous design!!!
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on lasportiva.com
Searing
Flagstaff
Toe Box didn’t make the cut
2 years ago
Love the cushion. Nice shoes. Fits the perfect amount of narrow in the arch, but the toe box is like a mm too tight. Got a blood blister on a 15 mile run. Hope they update this model with a few tweaks!
No, I do not recommend this product
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Anonymous
5 years ago
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