Comments on: La Sportiva Crosslite Trail Running Shoes Review http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/la-sportiva-crosslite-trail-running-shoes-review/ Mountain Biking, Backcountry Skiing and Outdoor Gear Reviews Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:08:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/la-sportiva-crosslite-trail-running-shoes-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5917 Jason Mitchell Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:59:55 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=4229#comment-5917 Thanks for your feedback, Phil. Once again confirms how great these shoes are. Thanks for your feedback, Phil. Once again confirms how great these shoes are.

]]> By: Phil http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/la-sportiva-crosslite-trail-running-shoes-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5916 Phil Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:57:55 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=4229#comment-5916 I've had a pair of Sportiva's now for about two months and have put 50-60 miles on them. I've done a fair amount of trail running including running the Squaw Peak 50 mile race on a pair of Pearl Izumi Peak XC, which I also like. I was thinking that I'd try the Sportiva and immediately switch back to my Pearl Izumi's, but was sweetly surprised by the fit, comfort and traction of the Sprortiva. Overall I really like the shoe and would be confident wearing it for the 50 I'm doing again this year. The shoe has good traction both running uphill as well as downhill, felt light on my foot and provided my foot ample protection. What I was most surprised about was the comfortable run on pavement to and from the trail. This is where I really expected, based on the tread design, to feel a great deal of discomfort, but actually liked it. Lately, I've been wearing the shoe while snowshoeing and like it equally well. The covering over the laces poses a problem when trying to latch my gaiters, but the covering over the laces acted as its own gaiter and kept out all moisture and snow. My feet stayed relatively warm and dry and very comfortable while snowshoe running. Overall, I have to say I'm pleased and impressed with the Sportiva trail shoe. I’ve had a pair of Sportiva’s now for about two months and have put 50-60 miles on them. I’ve done a fair amount of trail running including running the Squaw Peak 50 mile race on a pair of Pearl Izumi Peak XC, which I also like. I was thinking that I’d try the Sportiva and immediately switch back to my Pearl Izumi’s, but was sweetly surprised by the fit, comfort and traction of the Sprortiva. Overall I really like the shoe and would be confident wearing it for the 50 I’m doing again this year.

The shoe has good traction both running uphill as well as downhill, felt light on my foot and provided my foot ample protection. What I was most surprised about was the comfortable run on pavement to and from the trail. This is where I really expected, based on the tread design, to feel a great deal of discomfort, but actually liked it.

Lately, I’ve been wearing the shoe while snowshoeing and like it equally well. The covering over the laces poses a problem when trying to latch my gaiters, but the covering over the laces acted as its own gaiter and kept out all moisture and snow. My feet stayed relatively warm and dry and very comfortable while snowshoe running.

Overall, I have to say I’m pleased and impressed with the Sportiva trail shoe.

]]> By: 2009 Gear of the Year - FeedTheHabit.com http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/la-sportiva-crosslite-trail-running-shoes-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5583 2009 Gear of the Year - FeedTheHabit.com Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:24:32 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=4229#comment-5583 [...] Tenacious grip… race-car handling… nope, not an Audi S4, but the now-beloved La Sportiva Crosslite trail running shoes. These kicks were fast and fun on the trails. While not cushiony enough for long-distance training (at least for a flat-footer like me), these shoes simply nailed it on 4-5 mile runs and would be an excellent choice for race-day. Read full review… [...] [...] Tenacious grip… race-car handling… nope, not an Audi S4, but the now-beloved La Sportiva Crosslite trail running shoes. These kicks were fast and fun on the trails. While not cushiony enough for long-distance training (at least for a flat-footer like me), these shoes simply nailed it on 4-5 mile runs and would be an excellent choice for race-day. Read full review… [...]

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