La Sportiva  Jackal II Trail-Running Shoes - Women's

These shoes felt quite protective yet still pretty light. I do a ton of hike/trail runs where ya hike steep uphills and run the flats n downs and it had good grip in several terrains of slick rock and decent showing in sloppy snow. Toe box seemed wider than usual for la sports which was great for me as it wasn't super wide in the midfoot I did have one issue on the right side heel rubbing even with lacing with heel locks etc. But this is common for my right foot which is a hair different size than left. I'm going to try double socks next as I like the general feel of these shoes out on the trail. Nice cushion without feeling unstable. Overall check your personal fit at REI but I think they are a great trail run option.

Took these for a couple of runs in the santa monica mountains after rain and they were super comfy and super grippy. Previous trail shoes were hokas, and in comparison these shoes are very narrow, and not as cushioned. So, a great responsive shoe for someone with a narrower foot, but a little too narrow for me. Pic w Hokas for comparison, both shoes are womens 8.

The pros: I’ve hiked with these over several different terrain types, and they are really grippy! I maintained good contact with the trail in dusty, rocky and even muddy conditions. In some of the steeper sections of my hikes I rely on solid traction, and these deliver. They also look good—it’s nice to find a hiking/trail shoe that isn’t neon. The cons: Definitely order at least a half size up if you are used to shoes with a wide toe box. I usually run and hike in zero-drop shoes with a wide toe box, and these are not wide. Because I had to go up a half size, my heel ended up slipping more than I would have liked, causing some hot spots on longer treks. Overall, though, a really solid, lightweight hiker with fantastic traction—perfect if you don’t have wide Hobbit feet.

My first impressions of the Jackal II are that it's a light shoe, coming in at just under 1 pound, with an ample toe box and solid materials that engulf your feet. The shoe provides breathability, as well as waterproof material in the tongue and the wear was comfortable right out of the box. I took this shoe on some winter trail runs, so we experienced plenty of snow, mud, ice and packed dirt. The sole of this shoe is very grippy if you're going to be boulder-hopping and it provided good traction in the mud and snow. There was not a lot of cushioning in the sole, as well as arch support, so I might use this more as a light hiking shoe, rather than a trail runner; I like a bit more cushioning for runs. My feet felt fine during and after the trail runs, so the shoe is comfortable enough for trail running, it just depends on your preference. Definitely go up a half-size from your usual shoe size to protect your toes from getting squished on downhills.

As other reviewers mentioned-buy half size up- and I did. Length is perfect however as another reviewer mentioned, the ankle and heel support is poor. I tried various lacing techniques and they either cinched down my instep causing pain and restriction of movement after some hours of hiking or the laces created a stranglehold on my ankles causing discomfort. I own at least 4 pairs of La Sportiva in other models and love them. Getting the sizing right is challenging with European sizes and my other La Sportivas have been consistent in size, fit, stability and comfort. This model did not work for me and I will be returning them after I return from France. The durability and stability of La Sportiva is Top! They last and last! I really wanted to love them. Sadly, two months in France wasn’t enough to make us fall in love. Thank you REI for your awesome return policy and customer support. I have been a member since 1989.

Excellent shoes for trail running, hiking and even some road running. Shoes are super comfortable. The cushioning level was perfect, absorbing the impact of the terrain. Traction is also next level. I was able to take on some challenging trails with a sense of stability. As far as sizing, I see a lot of reviews mention these run small. As I do with all my running shoes I ordered a half size up from my everyday shoes and the sizing was perfect for me. To sum up, if you're searching for new trail shoes I recommend the Sportiva Jackal II. It checks off all the boxes: comfort, traction, durability, breathability. As a plus they

I really, really wanted to love these shoes and initially they seemed to fit perfectly, but wearing them on the trail I have twisted my ankles multiple times. Took me a while to figure out why. Looking at the shape of the heel, I can see that the lateral heel strike corner of the heel is much more narrow than all of my other shoes I compared them to. So, I can see how this would happen. Have had other trail runners but never had this problem!!! I'm so disappointed! I'm hoping one of the other La Sportivas will work better.

These shoes we’re comfortable right out of the box. The toe box is nice and wide. They have a rugged bottom which is perfect for trails. They are lightweight and flexible yet feel sturdy for hiking and trail running. The tongue wraps around the ankle in a supportive way. Cushioning is adequate. Carbon/lagoon color is sharp.

These shoes are the bomb. Incredibly light (for trail shoes!) and extremely comfortable. The cushion lacks nothing and my steps always felt stable on the trail. I got them all muddy and they cleaned up very nice, important because they are so comfortable I also wear them to work. I can rack up a lot of miles per week at the high school I work in and so comfortable shoes are almost a job requirement. My feet are neither wide nor narrow and the only thing I haven't loved is the way the toe box looks bit wide compared to the rest of the shoe but to me that is minor.

I purchased these for an extensive walking/hiking trip this coming fall. They are very comfortable, and have room for my orthotic when the shoe's insert is removed. I typically wear a women's US size 9.5 narrow in street shoes and a 10 in running shoes. These run very small. I ended up purchasing a EU43/11US women's as the EU42 was a running short in the toe. So far, they've been very comfortable and cushiony. Also very lightweight considering the heavier tread. Very happy with this purchase so far. Has narrower heel and a wider toe which is perfect for me.