LaSportiva - Pikes Peak

Recently I was given a pair of LaSportiva Pikes Peak running shoes to try out. I choose the
Pikes Peak because the shoe was beefy, well protected and looked like it would be excellent for long treks and trail running. I was specifically looking for a shoe to use in multi-day races for long treks.

The first time I put the shoes on they fit my feet very well. I normally wear an 11 but these are a 12. Normally I use after market insoles. However, these shoes had enough support and fit so well that I didn’t bother with the extra soles. The shoes were very comfortable and didn’t require any break in period. Never the less I wore them around for a couple of hours before running in them.

I have run in them on roads, trails and off trail. I have used them on extremely rocky and rough terrain. The
Pikes Peak have performed on every outing in outstanding fashion. I really like these shoes, especially in the rough, off camber, rocky terrain. My feet feel well supported, the traction is outstanding, and I haven’t gotten a single blister.

The shoes have a roomy toe box, every important for adventure racing. These shoes are comfortable on downhill’s as well as when climbing. My toes appreciated the sizable toe box.

These shoes have “Frixion” Sticky rubber soles. I found that they have excellent traction and are extremely grippy. I really enjoy the fact that I can be confident in my foot placement and can jump from rock to rock without worrying about slipping.

These are not well known, but outstanding shoes for off-road running. While not the lightest shoe on the market, they are comfortable, protect your feet and very stab