La Sportiva  Bushido III GTX Trail-Running Shoes - Women's

This updated version has sizes in wide. So I got a 38.5 instead of the normal 38 and much more comfortable than the older version which I returned because it seemed too stiff, and tight. I switched out the insoles with the low arch super feet and so far I have happy feet! And this updated version is so comfortable that I was tempted to buy the non waterproof version, but the colors are too loud and unpleasant to look at. Like another reviewer said, bring in some neutral colors pleasing to look at without the colors clashing at each other. Like a shoe that has one or two colors instead of five that don't blend or compliment each other! That's enough for me to avoid buying it. Interestingly REI sells this Gortex version in one pleasing color that is not offered on the manufacturer's website which are horrible looking! Thank you REI for selling this pleasing color!

These shoes really take flight on trail runs with rough terrain (larger rocks, tree roots); it’s what they were born to do. Awesome stability and essential protection from the wet elements, these shoes thrive on rougher trails. That said, they fair fine on flatter, fine gravel trails but turn uncomfortable running or walking on pavement in the city. If you want a shoe that does it all maybe the Prodigio is a better fit with a lot more cushion. If you need specialized focused true trail running shoe, this is a winner. I typically wear a 7 in street shoes, 8 in running shoes so the 39.5 worked great. I have a narrow foot and La Sportiva is perfect for my foot type.

I'm on my 4th pair of La Sportiva Bushidos. Everytime they "upgrade" I cringe in fear they will change the last and depth of the shoe, but so far, they continue to leave the Bushido for the most part as is. The lll is indeed stiffer than the the ll and I heard while in Italy at a La Sportiva store they were fixing that. I have very few options, if your foot is like mine, thin, boney, low volume, not really narrow and you hike, allot, you might find them to be your best answer for 2-3 season hiking too. I wear a Lowa Sport over the winter. Finding shoes in generally is challenging - FYI, it was a sales person at REI with similar feet to mine that first turned me on to the Bushido, so grateful!!!

I have low-volume feet with a large, arthritic bunion on one foot. Despite ordering this shoe in a WIDE width, it is way too snug in both the mid and forefoot. Returning immediately.

Extremely stiff and uncomfortable. Ordered in wide size and still a narrow footbed. Took back.

Perfect! With troubling feet, I found these shoes give me the proper comfortable fit. This model comes in a wide without being a WIDE shoe. A nice wide toe box. And surprisingly cushy sole. I do use superfeet as insoles. Works well as a hiker and street shoe. Tread is great, wears very well.

This is my fifth pair of these shoes. I love them so much for hiking and travel

Nice quality but does not fit true to size like the reviews noted. My toes hit the front and it hurts. Now I have to pay a return fee or drive far to return. Still a very nice shoe.

Great waterproof trail runner. Needed to size up 1/2 size compared to my other La Sportivas. Lightweight and comfy. The traction you expect from this brand.

Here’s a clearer version that keeps the sizing context but makes the fit issue easier to follow: To calibrate on sizing, I typically wear a women’s 7 in dress shoes and an 8 in athletic shoes. In this shoe, I ordered a 41, equivalent to a women’s 9.5. I tried the standard width in store and found it too narrow, so I ordered the wide instead. The wide felt great walking around the house, but after just a few miles on the trail, both my feet and joints became very uncomfortable. The biggest issue was the fit through the heel: my heels swam in the heel cups unless I tightened the laces aggressively, which then made the shoes uncomfortable elsewhere. I had hoped to use these for more technical hiking, but ultimately couldn’t get a secure, comfortable fit for my feet. Also the rubber on the sole was not as grippy I would have liked.