Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
Valyermo, California
La Sportiva Wildcat 2.0 GTX Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
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Waterproof and well-cushioned, the men's La Sportiva Wildcat 2.0 GTX trail-running shoes offer a stable, neutral ride for fast-paced trail pursuits.
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Trail-Running Shoe Type
Rugged-Trail
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
12
Running Shoe Cushioning
Moderate Cushion
Rock Plate
No
- 1-piece nylon air mesh uppers are highly breathable and lightweight; polyurethane reinforcements provide support for heels
- GORE-TEX Extended Comfort waterproof membrane liners supply a great fit and let feet breathe while protecting them from the elements to keep them dry and comfortable
- 1-piece lacing harness supplies a secure, snug and supportive fit; nylon mesh linings on tongues and heels wick moisture to help keep feet dry
- EVA midsoles featuring 2.4mm LaSpEVA extra layer for added shock absorption provide ample cushioning and help reduce and dissipate impact forces
- Molded nylon shanks modulate toe spring and offer additional stability
- Sticky rubber outsoles feature the Impact Brake Systemâ„¢ to reduce impact forces and improve traction with a special lug pattern
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View the La Sportiva Wildcat Product LineView all La Sportiva Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| 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 | GORE-TEX Extended Comfort |
| Midsole | EVA |
| Support | Nylon shank |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 12.3 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX Extended Comfort waterproof/breathable membrane |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
La Sportiva Footwear - Men's
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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 |
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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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Great backpacking shoe!
Jay-Lo12 years ago
I used to be a diehard Solomon fan but their latest shoes just did not fit right. Figured I'd spring for a lased shoe this time around. Not disappointed. Living in the Pacific Northwest I need a waterproof shoe for just about every hike I'm on. These are perfect. Lightweight, grippy sole and waterproof all the way up to the top of the shoe. Filling water bottles from the lakes, walking in marshy lands or crossing the occasional river, my last worry is getting my feet wet. These shoes are very lightweight and make hiking a breeze. They are sized just about where I'd expect them to be. Slipped in a custom insole and took off. No blisters, even right out of the box.
Jay-Lo
Pacific Northwest
24 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Not a great shoe
Jackson M9 years ago
I was initially very excited about these shoes. the 44 (10.5) fit me very well, and I thought they looked good too. However I was very disappointed with them on the first day out. They had good traction on mud and dirt trail surfaces, but they turned wet footbridges and rocks into skating rinks. There was pretty much zero traction on these surfaces, which is important for me; the trails close to where I live have lots of these features. I understand that traction will be reduced on wet surfaces, but my vans have much better grip on wet wood and rock.
They also were not waterproof. They began to wet out in the toe after just several hours of use. Trail conditions were exceptionally wet, but that is exactly why I got the gore tex version. I am also positive the water was coming through the toe, and not over the top of the shoe.
Thanks to REI's return policy I was able to return these the next day. It is a shame though, I know La Sportiva is a good company, and I was excited for these shoes.
Jackson M
11 people found this review helpful
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Geeunit
Chandler, AZ
Good Trail Running shoe even for flat footed folks
5 years ago
I've used this shoes for several trail runs and recently for the Spartan Super race at Fort McDowell. Overall, I would say they are great shoes! I'm flat footed and it took me a while to find the right shoes. I felt no pain or discomfort running or with race obstacles. They have very good grip on rough trails. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is due to them absorbing and retaining too much water when submerged into water/mud. Shoe might not be designed to do that but I've owned other shoes that do better. Other than that, SOLID good looking shoe. REI was very helpful and accommodating (exchanging) shoes until I found the right pair.
Yes , I recommend this product
David
Tyler, TX, United States
1,300 and still going
8 years ago
I purchased a pair of these in January of 2016 for a section hike of the Appalachian trail. I have wide feet and I struggled to find something that did not constrict the edges of my feet. These feel more like a light boot on the foot. I chose a 46.5 to give me more wiggle room. ** Since these are gortex my feet would sweat alot when I first got them, but my feet got used to them. ** I really love how the toe box it bigger, I never had problems with toes hitting the front of the shoe and it was nothing if I kicked a rock or stump. ** The waterproofing of the shoe is excellent. I went through 8" of snow multiple times and it rained for like three weeks straight. yes my feet got wet in heavy rain or after being fully submerged. For creek crossings or puddles a little dip caused no water to seep through. I will deffinatley purchase another gortex version to have that peace of mind. I can not wait untill I get another pair. Mine survived 1,030 miles on trail and about 250 trail miles since I've been home. this surpasses any other shoe i have seen. I am very happy with these.
Yes , I recommend this product
ultratrailrunner
East Bay, northern CA
excellent for muddy & wet trails
12 years ago
I used these half of last winter, and they held up great. Despite the high grip tread pattern, it has barely worn down (I estimate I put over 200 miles on them). Note that I only run with these on trails during the winter, not roads. Might wear faster if I ran roads of dry, hard packed trail, but the point of getting these is to wear them in wet weather.) I also took them to Tahoe a couple of times as my shoes to walk around when out of ski or snowboarding boots. I don't really mind getting my feet wet, but not if I am running for more than a couple of hours, and it's nice to not have to rinse out my socks a gazillion times to get the mud out of them.
Yes , I recommend this product
Jay-Lo
Pacific Northwest
Great backpacking shoe!
12 years ago
I used to be a diehard Solomon fan but their latest shoes just did not fit right. Figured I'd spring for a lased shoe this time around. Not disappointed. Living in the Pacific Northwest I need a waterproof shoe for just about every hike I'm on. These are perfect. Lightweight, grippy sole and waterproof all the way up to the top of the shoe. Filling water bottles from the lakes, walking in marshy lands or crossing the occasional river, my last worry is getting my feet wet. These shoes are very lightweight and make hiking a breeze. They are sized just about where I'd expect them to be. Slipped in a custom insole and took off. No blisters, even right out of the box.
Yes , I recommend this product
Inupiat1
Burien, Washington
Wider footbed.
11 years ago
I have an "E" width, so it can be difficult to find shoes that fit well without special ordering my exact size of 12.5E. The size 13 fit perfectly, enough room in the forefoot. These shoes have great traction and I have only lost my footing going down steep slopes in thick mud or wet snow going around curves at high speed. Almost any shoe would have that problem in those circumstances. I have worn them for every run in the last 3 months and put over 100 miles on them and they remain comfortable. My feet do not overheat in these shoes as they have in Gore-Tex boots, so they seem very breathable. They have held up well catching the top of the toe where the sole is melded to the mesh and have survived a bad hurdling attempt where the end of a broken branch struck the top of my arch. I had severe pain and swelling, but the shoes were not pierced. Last thing, when I started running in these, I weighed 217 pounds, now down to 200 pounds and the mid-sole still provides cushioning. I will definitely purchase another pair when the mid-sole wears out!
Yes , I recommend this product
crashtestREIdummy
Manasquan NJ
after 4 years still going strong
11 years ago
bought these from REI when they were first introduced In 2010. I have the older colors blue and grey but still holding up. I wear them mainly to the gym and around town as they got quite comfortable like slippers. It took about 3 weeks to break them in. They are gore tex so if you step in a puddle your sock won't get wet but your Nike's will! I get complements on the style of them, and the traction is good for trail running, lightweight in the summer. I wear them year round, tread is still holding up after everyday use! Laces are good too!
Yes , I recommend this product
dmcarolan
Logan, UT
So far, so good.
12 years ago
These shoes feel very light weight. I have noticed the traction is pretty good even in snow/ice conditions. They will slip a little bit in slushy ice and black ice, but I have yet to use a rubber soled shoe that doesn't. So far the Gore-tex has kept my feet dry. I alternate between using the insoles with thinner socks and not using the insoles with thicker, wool socks. I have wide feet and normally wear size EE. My big toes just very slightly push over the edge of the toe box, but so slightly that I just had to give these shoes a go. Given that, they accommodate my wide feet surprisingly well. I am worried they will wear out quicker than previous trail-runners I have purchased because they are so light, but we'll see. Enjoying them greatly right now!
Yes , I recommend this product
Whitney Mike
Santa Barbara, CA
Great trail running shoes
12 years ago
I purchased these shoes, as I use trail runners for both day hikes and multi-day backpack trips in the Sierra's. Just got back from a three-day trip along the Whitney trail using these shoes. They are quite comfortable and offer the needed support when carrying a 45 pound backpack. Whitney has lots of granite and uneven areas to walk over, and the shoes gave great traction, even through the snow. I will be purchasing another pair of these shoes for a walking tour of Sicily that I will be doing this fall with my wife.
Yes , I recommend this product
Kevin
Kansas
Size runs small
6 years ago
I had bought another style of La Sportiva trail shoe in a size 8 which I could try on at a store and they fit great on my wider than average foot. I usually wear an 8.5. Since the closest store to me is 1 1/4 hours away, I decided to try these which looked like the others, but were waterproof. Naturally, I ordered an 8. Too small. I then ordered an 8.5. Still too small. Finally, in a 9, the shoe fit my feet. So, this is now my everyday winter shoe (I live in Kansas), and hiking in Colorado shoe in autumn. Very sturdy. I would recommend. I just wish it was not so much of a hassle to find a pair that fit.
Yes , I recommend this product
master_wanderer
Comfortable but Disappointed with Durability
6 years ago
I bought these shoes after trying on every pair in my local REI. These were the most comfortable, waterproof, and lightweight pair I tried on. I will be returning them shortly. I put ~15 miles on these shoes and they're already starting to fall apart. Some of it was rock hopping and scrambling, but mostly it was pretty mellow trail miles. The toe cap is peeling away. Some of the nubbins on the bottom are ripping off. I've also found the grip to be pretty disappointing. I thought that these would be better than average given that they're from La Sportiva and they have experience making really amazing climbing shoes. I found myself slipping on roots and rocks all over. My biggest gripe is that the arch has this hard plastic arch that, if you land directly on it, causes you to slide. So if you hit a smooth root with the middle of your foot you'll end up on slip n' slide. God help you if it's damp out. I rolled my ankle mildly three times the first time I took them out.
No, I do not recommend this product
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