Kaptiva Trail Running Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The Kaptiva Trail Running Shoe
With the La Sportiva Kaptiva Trail Running Shoe you can navigate technical terrain with ease, even when you're cruising down the trail at higher speeds. It was designed to give you a precise fit, stability for uneven terrain, and underfoot grip that'll keep your footing secure on any trail surface. It starts with a slip-on construction that features a knit wraparound tongue and a Trust-Fit shape that'll give you a snug and secure fit to prevent your shoe from sliding around when you're darting over roots and rocks. A supportive midsole offers stability and protection thanks to torsion-resistant inserts and an EVA rock plate, so you can run without worry on uneven or rocky trails. On the outsole there's a grippy rubber compound that won't slip out on steep surfaces, while an Impact Brake System and a complete set of lugs ensures that you'll be able to dig into the trail whether you're grinding your way up or cruising on down.
Details
- Trail running shoes designed to move fast over technical terrain
- Snug fit and tongue ensure that your shoe won't move around
- Outsole lug design grips into the trail both up and downhill
- Rock plate and toe cap protect against roots and rocks
- Midsole offers stability when you run on even surfaces
- Upper delivers an ideal balance of breathability and durability
- Flexible outsole construction allows for smooth push offs
- Item #LSP00JY
- Upper Material
- synthetic
- Lining
- nylon mesh
- Closure
- lace
- Midsole
- MEMlex, torsion-resistant inserts, EVA rock guard
- Sole
- FriXion XF 2.0, Impact Brake System, lugs
- Heel / Forefoot Height
- 17 / 11mm
- Drop
- 6mm
- Claimed Weight
- [single] 9oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 32 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 13, 2024
Great friction. Runs small
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 46
There is a recommendation to always size up with La sportiva these were extra tight had to size up! Several times. This would be a good shoe to try on first before committing. I do enjoy running in them, and using as an approach shoe for moderate
March 22, 2024
Best straight up and down technical running shoe
This is the best straight up and down technical running shoe I've ever had. The support, grip, fit, protection, toebox room (better than the Bushido), dust and dirt rejection (add a simple gaiter and nothing will get in, you'll never have to take them off) are stellar. It is lighter than any other comparable LaSp model (including 2024 models). La Sportiva please do not take this shoe out of production, it's the best model you have! Sizing: 1/2size up as with all other LaSp models.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
March 6, 2024
great shoe with some drawbacks
i love this shoe, great fit, i size up and have never had blisters. the "slip on" style tongue is comfortable and snug; the grip is great adn the lugs are the right size for year round use in the pnw. how ever there toebox always ends up blowing out, seems like an obvious weak spot on the shoe. please make other colorways, they always seem limited and are quite bad in my opinion.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
July 23, 2023
Bad batch maybe?
Bought these a month ago and I hate to say I'm disappointed. I've been running in the Bushidos for a long time but wanted a rock plate for some of the fast rocky downhill races I do, figured I would try these! After reading the reviews this shoe seemed perfect for me! I either got a bad batch or the wrong shoe... The heel cup is pretty poor for my heel - a lot of friction and blisters. Blisters. Tried a different orthotic and it made it worse. When I'm running down uneven rocks I've felt my heel almost come out the side at times when my forefoot and balance feel in control.. felt weird. All the pictures in the reviews show a different shoe with a better looking heel cup, similar looking to my bushidos but look different from the Kaptivas I bought. The lace system is either too tight or too loose, which is super frustrating. Plus it already started to rip! Only after 4 weeks and maybe 50 miles on them. I also had issues with my feet cramping for the first 3 weeks when wearing these shoes. I didn't notice the cramping this week but my blisters were so painful I may not have felt it. Overall, these shoes are a huge disappointment for me. After one month they are already looking ripped and worn. I'm going to try and get a return or warranty for them because of the rips but am buying the Bushidos for my race in September because the Kaptivas are a no go for my foot. I'll upload photos if it let's me. Proper fit overall though. Unsure why these do not get along with my feet when they seem similar to the Bushidos.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
July 16, 2023
#1SHOE WORST COLORWAY
BEST SHOE ON THE MARKET WORST COLORWAY PLZ JUST MAKE AN ALL BLACK AT LEAST
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
August 23, 2022
GREAT RACE DAY SHOE
I got this shoe and love it so far I have had no issues and feel like I am faster when I run in it!
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
August 20, 2022
Solid shoes
I own two pairs of these shoes. But I didn’t love them at first because I thought they felt a little snug. But after I wore them on a few hikes and they broke in they are my constant go-tos. They run a 1/2 to whole size small. For example, I wear 11.5 in new balance and I’m 12 to 12.5 in these. Most people in my circles are all about the Altra lone peaks and hoka speedgoats and those are nice and I do own those as well, but I keep going back to the kaptivas! I should let viewers of this review know that The hikes and trail runs I do are usually 12 miles or less. I’m not sure the performance these shoes beyond that mileage.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
March 15, 2022
Quality shoe if it fits your foot
Out of the box I LOVED this shoe. It exudes quality. Put it on and it felt amazing. Love the rubber and lug pattern. Then I stood up. Had to return it as it has loads of heel slip. Walking on flat ground was like flip flops. I had this issue with the original Bushidos too but I wore those for a many outings and lacing styles to see if I could get used to them. I had constant blisters and didn't want to repeat that. If these had a better heel for my foot I would probably own 2 or 3 pair.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
January 31, 2022
Durable and awesome!
Ran 2.5 marathons and a 50 miler in this shoe! Perfect toe box, great support, and overall my favorite shoe ever! I weight 220lbs and this shoe held up. Thanks LaSportiva!!!!
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
October 1, 2021
Snug and precise
This shoe does what it is meant to do. It is good for technical trails and fits closely to the foot. Running in this shoe feels precise and stable. If you have wide feet, it may not be great and even after sizing up by a half EU size, it's a tad small for me. The rock guard on the toe isn't particularly useful, especially if you only size up a little instead of a lot, so for a shoe used for rocky trails that takes it down a little.
Originally reviewed on lasportiva.com
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