the shoes look well built, and seem quite nice, but between not being able to replace the laces, and the foot box being way too wide, I'm going to stick with the original cros…
- mike, 11/20/11
connecticut

looks kinda dorky, but a great pair of shoes. slip on comfort means your laces never come undone. and is made to the high la sportiva standard as usual. nice tread too. i…
- MURDO, 06/14/11
san francisco

This is a good looking, comfortable shoe. It handled pretty well for trail running and day hiking. However, eventually due to rubbing and abrasions when on the trail, the me…
- Joseph, 03/26/11

Very happy with this shoe, although had to return it for a larger size. It's cut a bit narrow, but has a good size toe box that is great. I'm a 10.5 and had to go to a 44.5 in…
- JAMES, 11/10/12
St. Louis

I wanted to get a pair of trail shoes that had lots of grip so that I would not bite it when I went trail running. Adjusting to the additional weight of the shoes was pretty…
- Kamalah, 04/22/09
Houston

I've been a fan of the La Sportiva Fireblade for years, so when that shoe was discontinued I had to find a new shoe. This one fits everything I need for the thousands of mile…
- JULIE, 02/28/13
FRASER

The La Sportiva Raptors are the best shoes I have ever owned. I just ordered my second pair . My search has been for shoes able to double as both great trail running shoes (li…
- JUAN, 11/02/12
Houston

Bomber construction throughout. Out of the box trail run of about 12 miles with no hotspots or rocks (the built-in gaiter rocks). The lugs are tall and aggressive and provid…
- THOMAS, 12/06/10
SIOUX FALLS, SD

Whit this shoes I can throw the classic "stupid" Hiking shoes of 3 pounds one, Whit this I can run whit my backpack and go faster to before. This shoes is a running tipe, wit…
- Erik, 05/08/13
Switzerland

I ran the 10 mile Tough Mudder in these shoes and felt invinsible. Low profile, great feel and best of all the traction worked amazingly well in the mud. Id scream by dozens o…
- Matt, 12/03/11
Chicago

Super light, but super comfy and with good support especially in the ankle and knee. Really good traction when brand new. The lace guard keeps sand out. I also have a pai…
- Alexandru, 01/17/11

I love this shoe. I recently transitioned from luxury backpacking to endurance, distance, lightweight hiking. These shows have been perfect for that pursuit. They are light…
- EDWARD, 08/23/11
Kalamazoo, MI

This is a re-review after 9 months of ownership. The shoes still feel great with a comfortable fit and good cushion. I've enjoyed hiking in these shoes. However about the 6…
- EDWARD, 04/01/12
Kalamazoo, MI

Lightweight, breathe well, sticky soles provide tons of grip. I've mostly used these for hiking on bare rock, sticky rubber was invaluable, gripped on everything, They have…
- Kevin, 01/20/11
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