Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

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Built for all terrain, La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II GTX men's trail-running shoes are ideal for long-distance adventures off the beaten path—especially when you need traction in unpredictable weather.
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View the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor Product LineView all La Sportiva Men's Trail-Running ShoesBest Use | Trail Running |
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Trail-Running Shoe Type | Off-Trail |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 9 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 28 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 19 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Upper | High-weave air-mesh |
Lining | Nylon mesh |
Midsole | Injection-molded MEMlex |
Support | Nylon-molded flex TPU transfer shank |
Outsole | FriXion XF 2.0 X-Axis rubber |
Rock Plate | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 12.2 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX Extended Comfort w/ GORE-FLEX |
Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
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U.S. Men's | 2.5+ | 4 | 4.5+ | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5+ | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 8.5+ | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 10.5+ | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 12.5+ | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 | 15.5 | 16 |
U.S. Women's | 3.5 | 5 | 5.5+ | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 7.5+ | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 9.5+ | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 11.5+ | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 13.5+ | 14 | 14.5 | 15 | 15.5 | 16 | 16.5 | |
EU | 34 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 47.5 | 48 | 48.5 | 49 | 49.5 | 50 |
Mondo | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 |
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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Love love love this hiking shoe! Have had traditional Vasque/Asolo hiking boots for decades, but decided to try the lighter weight shoes- so much more comfortable. Hiked Swiss Alps and Cinque Terre in Italy last summer and they were perfect. One of the few gore-tex hiking shoes that come in a wide size, which made all the difference for me. Fully waterproof- just walked through pouring rain and puddles and socks completely dry. Highly recommend.
At least 1 - 1.5 sizes too small. I usually wear 10.5 in street shoes, but 11.5 still gives me pinch points. Size 12 will be too long. The tongue also gets in the way and compresses top of foot, I have to keep tugging it back up to release the compression below. The tread pattern has weird deep grooves and creased over 'pockets' of rubber that collect tiny rocks. This pair is going back.
 I purchased these in January and, so far, early morning walks and trail runs on wet and muddy surfaces have revealed no leaks. Prior versions of the shoe worked great for a month or so, but then the waterproofing failed. So far THIS shoe is different. It is also comfortable and durable.
I have owned several Ultra Raptor shoes, the non-wp version. Not sure why they were discontinued, but they were. Thought I'd try this version. They are ok, but not as good as the original. Would *not* buy these again.