La Sportiva Levante Review

Hey guys, I'm Helen from Trail and Kale, and this is my in-depth review of the La Sportiva Levante trail running shoes!
These women's-specific trail running shoes are designed for tackling technical, rocky terrain and other all-terrain mountain trail running. In this Levante review I cover the key features, performance insights, and what type of runner and trail running they're going to suit best.
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In this review:
00:00:00 - Introduction to the La Sportiva Levante
00:01:13 - Key and unique features of these trail running shoes
00:08:47 - Performance on climbs, descents, and flats
00:14:08 - Are they worth $155? Value for money, and alternatives to consider.
Key Features:
- Price: $155
- Fit: Runs a little short, runs narrow, size up half an EU / US size
- Upper: Engineered mesh, supportive heel, toe bumper, good heel lock
- Midsole: EVA foam, medium cushioning
- Outsole: La Sportiva FriXion XF 2.0 rubber with Trail Rocker, FLEX inserts and 3.5 mm lugs
- Drop: 6 mm (heel to toe)
- Weight: 8 Oz (US women's size 7.5)
- Extras: Built-in gaiter, protective toe bumper
Performance Insights:
- Lightweight trail runners with a locked-in fit
- Stable and responsive on technical terrain
- Suitable for all-terrain running
- Ideal for running on rocky, technical trails due to level of protection, durability and grip
Alternative shoes to consider:
- Altra Timp 5: • Altra Timp 5 Review
- Arc'teryx Sylan: • Arc'teryx Sylan Review
- HOKA Speedgoat 6: • Hoka Speedgoat 6 Review
- Altra Lone Peak 8 (great choice for a wider toe box) : • Altra Lone Peak 8 Review
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If you have any questions at all, please just ask me here :) -Helen

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I’m interested in whether that “gaiter” irritated your achilles over time.

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I actually found it very comfortable. My tab socks rise higher than the gaiter so it doesn’t contact my skin, however I can see that it might if you wore very low-cut socks and it was resting directly on your heel.