La Sportiva Bushido II GORE-TEX® - Trail Running Shoes

The Bushido II GTX is the GORE-TEX invisible fit version of the mountain running classic Bushido. This extra lightweight, grippy and aggressive shoe is designed for the world of skyraces and use in the winter months and guarantees perfect surefootedness on any terrain.

State of the art technology and aesthetics: the Bushido II GORE-TEX® shoe by La Sportiva

Thanks to the STB Control construction, the TPU structure placed on the side of the upper reaches down and wraps the midsole in the middle area. This stabilizes the shoe. This solution allows for a tighter fit as well as better overall stability due to the synergistic work of the upper and midsole. Weight has also been reduced by eliminating the need for heavy stabilizer inserts in the midsection of the shoe.

The dual FriXion Red compound features differentiated set-up areas: The round shape of the external lugs, which extend laterally to the midsole, creates a progressive set-up angle with the terrain and maintains stability even when the foot is turned outward. Thus, this shoe allows you to run in complete safety even on highly technical terrain with roots, rocks and branches. Maximum support and envelopment in the mid-foot, freedom of movement and comfort on the toe. The result is a shoe in pure La Sportiva style that offers new solutions to meet the needs of the more demanding runners. The rules of the game are rewritten, with a construction that is an absolute novelty among trail running shoes.

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Features - Bushido II GORE-TEX®.

• Super-clean design with minimal stitching
• Upper with internal slip-on construction: wraps the foot like a sock without constricting or creating pressure points
• New heel counter for maximum comfort
• Cushion Platform insert in EVA for more cushioning and improved shock absorption
• Sole with dual rubber compound FriXion Red with differentiated surface for maximum grip on all surfaces

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Technologies

GORE-TEX®
Optimal fit, comfortable feel. Guaranteed waterproof. Get the most out of every single mile. Whether you go for a jog every now and then, train for a marathon, or just like to wear athletic shoes, La Sportiva makes sure the weather can't hurt you. GORE-TEX Invisible Fit shoes give you the perfect fit, feel and style you like, and also deliver on the GORE-TEX GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY® promise - that's especially true for sneakers with knit uppers.

NORMAL VOLUME
Shoe for average foot shape, with a neutral sole, not too narrow and not too wide. Ideal for narrow and wide foot shape.

MID LONG DISTANCE
Versatile footwear for various off-road running: skyraces, mountain running, running in the city parks. High stability performance, cushioning and comfortable.

ALL GROUNDS
Versatile sole for use on any type of ground: stone, scree, grass, moss, mud. Optimal when running in very wet conditions on bare ground.

La Sportiva FriXion® RED
Ideal combination between grip, durability and cushioning. Used in versatile soles with dual compound.

EVA - COMPRESSION
Standard compressed EVA midsoles provide durability and responsiveness on soft surfaces where the necessary cushioning is less.

ORTHOLITE
The models of the Mountain Running collection use exclusive La Sportiva by Ortholite shoe insoles, which are available with 2 different diameters. The models have been adapted to the male and female foot and are made with different materials, in proportion to the average weight of the user.

Impact Brake System
Designed and developed in La Sportiva's Research and Development Center, it offers real advantages during running: the negative effect produced by the impact with the ground is minimized. Due to the special arrangement of the studs, some come into contact with the ground beforehand, thus softening the impact of the shoe profile.