a Sportiva just celebrated their 80th anniversary, but rather than resting on their accolades, they continue to improve on their already excellent products. Born in 1928 in a small mountain village in the Italian Dolomites, La Sportiva remains passionate about providing the best technical footwear for mountain sports. The breadth of the La Sportiva product quiver is unsurpassed. They make boots for Everest; they make climbing shoes for pushing the 5.15 envelope; and they make running shoes that deliver a great ride on anyone's favorite trail. Whatever footwear the outdoor consumer needs, La Sportiva has the highest quality, most innovative product to meet the need. Constantly searching for more advanced technologies for their shoes and products, La Sportiva also gains inspiration from the outside world from which they strive to nurture and respect. Dealing within a world wide market, La Sportiva has over 80 years of history behind them and continue to produce top quality footwear, destined for the new generations, with the most modern ways of understanding the mountains.
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Model: Rajas Price: $82.5 Description: Rajas is one of three qualities of being in Hindu philosophy that is concerned with activity and passion - an apt name for this nimble trail runner built for the core enthusiast.
The Rajas is a precise and versatile trail running shoe created for the kind of extreme terrain that's favored by La Sportiva's Mountain Running Team - rocky trails, steep climbs, off camber sidehills, hairpin corners, and full-bore descents.
Airmesh/synthetic leather upper with a snug, molded TPU lacing harness gives a precise and secure fit.
A decoupled heel-strike zone absorbs impact shock and built in flex zones provide excellent forefoot flexibility and smooth transitions to toe-off.
An advanced midsole design, comprised of two densities of MEMlex plus a third density of Trailshock, along with it's medial posted location, gives a balanced and cushioned ride with stable pronation control.
High-tensile composite Rock Guard modulator layer for anti-pushthrough protection on rocky trails.
Dual rubber compound FriXion XT SuperTrail outsole for grip in rocky terrain and a Trail Bite heel for amazing downhill traction especially on loose trail or no trail terrain.
Slip Lasted Strobel construction.
Tempo Last.
Shoe weighs 1 lb.
12 oz.
Incredible fit for narrow, slender foot.
Color: Gray/Orange
Model: Sandstone GTX XCR Price: $100 Description: 2 lbs.
7 oz.
Impact Brake System : La Sportiva's proprietary outsole technology that is designed to reduce up to 20% of the impact force that acts on your feet, legs, and back with each step.
The inclined position of the tread pattern also offers a superior grip on very steep terrain.
Developed in collaboration with Vibram .
Model: Solution Price: $120.25 Description: 18 oz.
Color: White
Model: Spantik Price: $700 Description: A piece of art, state-of-the-art, mountain boot.
PU-Tech transparent PU-coated embossed Benecke CeraCom PUR leatherette upper.
Water-repellent Lorica with Antiacqua external coating.
Vibram XSV rand.
Molded TPU ankle and backstay reinforcement.
PE micro-cellular thermal insulating closed cell foam lined with a thermo-reflective aluminum facing coated with an anti-abrasion flocking.
Micro-perforated, therm-formable PE foam innerboot.
Water-repellent Lorica with Antiacqua external coating.
Vibram Montagna outsole plate for durability.
HP3/Dual-density micropore EVA midsole.
5mm Carbon Fiber insole with thermical, structure, and central insert in polyester and aluminum insulation.
Innovative FLS (Fast Lacing System).
Integral gaiter collar keeps spindrift and debris out.
Weighs 5 lbs.
1 oz.
Color: Yellow/Grey/Black
Model: Thunder GTX Price: $112.5 Description: Lightweight hiking and backpacking boot for wet conditions in moderate to rugged terrain.
Molded heel reinforcement helps lock in the foot on sketchy trails.
Vibram Light Runner sole grabs onto rocky, muddy trails like nobody s business! GORE-TEX lining keeps the wet stuff out!
Color: Brown/Black
Model: Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Price: $275 Description: a textured rubberized coated fabric that is extremely strong and very abrasion resistant.
Water-repellent Lorica (synthetic micro-fiber leather) with Antiacqua external coating.
Double Vibram rubber rands.
Board lasted construction.
Trango last.
Gore-Tex Duratherm lining for waterproof warmth.
Innovative 3D Flex ankle for maneuverability.
6-7mm HP3 polymer midsole material that is stiff, durable, and remains unaffected by extremes in temperature.
9mm insulating Ibi-thermo insole that will not conduct cold up from the ground and locks in the natural heat produced by the feet.
Vibram Lavaredo outsole with Sticky Supertrek Rubber.
Weight: 3 lbs.
12 oz.
Color: Silver/Black
Model: Trango Ice Evo Price: $380 Description: For new-school technical mixed climbing where dry tooling, bat hanging, and figure fours are the norm.
Designed with singe-day routes in mind whether short and intense or hundreds of meters of vertical ice, rock, and snow.
Patented Tri-Point Lacing Harness (T.
P.
L.
H.
) for a secure fit when heel hooking or bat hanging.
Integrated gaiter made of water repellent Schoeller -Dynamic .
Abrasion and water resistant Schoeller , Keprotech , and Lorica uppers with Vibram XSV rubber rands.
150g Thinsulate TM insulation lining with 3-bar knit.
9mm insulating Ibi-Thermo insole.
6-7mm HP3 midsole.
Multi-directional 3D Flex ankle coupled with a climbing shoe inspired lacing system that allows for amazing flexibility in the ankle and painless crack climbing performance.
Vibram Lavaredo sole with sticky Supertrek rubber.
Board lasted construction.
Compatible with automatic crampons.
Trango last.
Shoe weighs 3 lbs.
13 oz.
Color: Yellow/Black
Model: Trango S EVO GTX Price: $278.4 Description: This was Backpackers Editor's Choice for 2004.
This lightweight alpine boot just got better with the addition of Gortex lining for waterproof breathable performance.
The innovative 3D Flex ankle-hinge system provides plenty of support when straight on front pointing yet remains flexible from side to side when flat footed in French style.
This all synthetic boot is the finest boot for alpine hiking, via ferrate, big walls or classic alpine climbing.
New matic style crampon compatibility.
Water repellent Cordura upper with idro treatment + Flex Tec 2.
Water repellent Lorica with antiacqua external coating.
Dri-Lex lining.
Board lasted construction.
7mm Trailflex insole.
Dual Density Micropore midsole with reinforcement for crampons in the back.
Vibram Dru outsole.
Boot weighs 2 lbs.
10 oz.
Color: Red
Model: Venom Price: $103.75 Description: The Venom is ideal for maximum performance climbing requiring total control and power.
This shoe is ideal for bouldering and steep sport routes.
Unique rubber mesh over the toe allows for radical toe-hooking and amazing fit.
PD85 last creates the powerful asymmetrical, down-turned, pocket-seeking toe.
Sticky, durable XSV sole, innovative XSV Web Rubber upper, and full XSV heel coverage make this shoe sticky no matter where it hits the rock.
Web Rubber upper focuses power to the toe box and provides a sticky surface for toe hooking.
Leather/Vibram Web Rubber upper.
Slip Lasted.
3.
5mm Vibram XSV sole.
08mm Laspoflex midsole(forefoot only).
Color: Lime/Black
Model: Viper Price: $103.75 Description: The perfect second rock training shoe for any climber that's built for long training days without sacrificing performance.
Straight lasted and only slightly down-turned, the Viper gets its power from a uniquely tensioned slingshot rand and double elastic closure.
Combination leather, Lorica and double elastic upper provides comfort and durability.
Pacific lining (in the forefoot only).
Laspoflex 1.
1 mm midsole (in forefoot only).
Hidden HSA (Heel Shock Absorbing) system provides protection and absorbs impact upon landings.
3.
5 mm Vibram XSV rubber outsole.
Weighs 12 oz.
Color: Yellow
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