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La Sportiva Akasha II Women's
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Akasha II Women's

A cushioned trail shoe built for long-distance and technical terrain, with a 6mm drop, moderate lugs, and a stability-focused midsole.

$195MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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Terrain
trail
Use
trail
Also good for
Daily training, ultra distance
Cushion
high
Stability
stability
Weight
260g
Drop
6mm
Stack
not published
Lug
4.5mm
Midsole
Dual-injection MEMlex EVA with Cushion Platform and TPU STB inserts, 3mm LaSpEVA
Outsole
FriXion XT 2.0 rubber
Upper
3D AirMesh with TPU Exo-Skeleton and Dynamic ProTechTion reinforcements
Widths
standard
Stable platformMountainTechnical trailDaily trainingUltra distanceLong runs
Our read

A durable, stable long-mileage trail shoe for runners who log big days on mixed and technical terrain. Its defining trait is the balance of protective cushioning and torsional stability without adding a plate.

Ride

A cushioned, springy ride with a trail rocker that smooths heel-to-toe transitions, while TPU STB inserts add torsional stability on uneven ground. The 4.5mm lugs and dual-compound outsole handle mixed and technical trail.

Fit

Medium fit on the Women's Tempo last in standard width only, with an accommodating AirMesh upper that adjusts to different foot volumes. No wide option is offered.

Best for

Long training runs and ultra-distance efforts on technical or rocky terrain where cushioning and stability matter more than low weight.

Avoid if

You want a lightweight, fast shoe for short races, or you need a wide fit or waterproof protection.

Sources
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