For those who are looking for something rugged to dominate the trails with, we've reviewed several shoes that fit the bill. Our La Sportiva trail running shoe reviews tackle all the critical details for each shoe so you aren't left blindsided when you're en route to your trip. We've tested several La Sportiva Trail running shoes that would last in any trail condition - whether it's in the snow, the mud, off-trail or for fell running.

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4 mm - 11.3 mm

4 mm 11.3 mm
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91.2 mm - 96.3 mm

91.2 mm 96.3 mm
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68.2 mm - 74.9 mm

68.2 mm 74.9 mm
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82 - 92

82 92
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57.2% - 63.6%

57.2% 63.6%
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122.56 SA - 122.57 SA

122.56 SA 122.57 SA
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29.3 mm - 35.1 mm

29.3 mm 35.1 mm
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35 AC - 40.5 AC

35 AC 40.5 AC
Outsole durability
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0.6 mm - 1.65 mm

0.6 mm 1.65 mm
Toebox durability
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14.1N - 21.7N

14.1N 21.7N
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9.6 oz - 11.4 oz

9.6 oz 11.4 oz
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Forefoot stack
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20.3 mm - 28 mm

20.3 mm 28 mm
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0.68 - 0.74

0.68 0.74
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23.8 mm - 31.3 mm

23.8 mm 31.3 mm
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- < 30% (4)
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3 mm - 5.5 mm

3 mm 5.5 mm
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Difference in midsole softness in cold
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4% - 29%

4% 29%

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La Sportiva Prodigio

82

Good

Any colour

$155 $91

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La Sportiva Prodigio Pro
New

92

Superb

$225 $195

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La Sportiva Mutant

88

Great

Any colour

$165 $128

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La Sportiva Prodigio Max

84

Good

$185

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