Bushido II
The La Sportiva Bushido II is a vegan mountain running shoe built for technical, aggressive terrain with a dual-compound FRIXION RED outsole and Impact Brake System lug pattern.
- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- technical trail
- Also good for
- Daily training, door to trail, wet conditions
- Cushion
- low
- Stability
- stable neutral
- Weight
- 298g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Stack
- 19/13mm
- Plate
- rock
- Midsole
- LaSpEVA / compression molded MEMlex
- Outsole
- FriXion XT V-Groove2 dual-compound rubber with Impact Brake System
- Widths
- standard
Based solely on manufacturer material, the Bushido II positions itself as a neutral, protective technical trail shoe with aggressive traction. Independent testing of ride, fit, and durability is absent, so real-world performance across distances cannot be confirmed here.
Manufacturer claims enhanced cushioning with a neutral, stable, responsive platform, but no independent ride verification or stack/drop numbers are available.
No independent fit data available; La Sportiva does not publish sizing or width detail on the product page.
Runners tackling technical mountain terrain who prioritize grip and underfoot protection.
You need confirmed cushioning, stack, or long-distance comfort data, or you run primarily on roads and smooth surfaces.