Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Waterproof, well-cushioned and grippy underfoot, the men's La Sportiva Wildcat 2.0 GTX trail-running shoes deliver a stable, neutral ride for fast-paced trail pursuits.
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View the La Sportiva Wildcat Product LineView all La Sportiva Men'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 | Nylon air-mesh/polyurethane reinforcements |
Lining | ePE GORE-TEX breathable membrane/nylon |
Midsole | Injection-molded MEMIex |
Support | Nylon shank |
Outsole | FriXion AT |
Rock Plate | Yes |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 12.2 oz |
Gender | Men's |
Type of Waterproofing | ePE GORE-TEX Extended Comfort breathable membrane |
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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Been running and walking dogs in this model La Sportiva for going on 20yrs. They have never let me down. Sturdy, waterproof Gore tex for wet grass and rainy days. Traction and support on mud and wet grass is superb. Roots and rocks, not so much, but adequate. These fit wide enough in Mens 42 that I never need to stretch. Only caveat is less an issue with the shoe than gore-Stex itself - they're a bit heavier and retain odor more than non gore-tex shoes. Plz never stop making this model.
Even though my size was right, the strange obsession shoe makers have with pointy shoes led me to return these. These are cool shoes, but too narrow for people who have been rolling with a wide toe box shoe like Altra or Vivo. They were a little hot, but that could have been because my feet were cramped and not necessarily from the Gortex. I did like the heel to toe drop for these, and I also liked the Vibram soles, but these just weren't comfortable for my brisk three mile walks almost right away.