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La Sportiva Bushido II GTX Women's
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Bushido II GTX Women's

The La Sportiva Bushido II GTX Women's is a waterproof mountain running shoe built for all-season technical trail use, featuring a Gore-Tex membrane and aggressive FRIXION RED outsole.

$185MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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Terrain
trail
Use
technical trail
Also good for
Hiking, mud, snow and ice, wet conditions, winter
Cushion
low
Weight
250g
Drop
6mm
Stack
19/13mm
Waterproof
Yes
Outsole
FriXion XT V-Groove2 dual-compound rubber with Impact Brake System
Upper
Gore-Tex Invisible Fit membrane
Widths
standard
Wet conditionsSnow and iceStable platformMountainTechnical trailWaterproofWinterMudHiking
Our read

This is a specialist mountain shoe with a Gore-Tex membrane aimed at technical, wet and cold terrain rather than road or high-mileage cruising. The manufacturer emphasizes secure footing across varied terrain and all-season protection, but no independent testing of ride, fit, stack, or durability is available here, so real-world comfort claims cannot be verified. Note the waterproof version cannot ship to California or New York due to PFAS regulations.

Ride

Manufacturer positions it as a grippy, secure mountain shoe with dual-compound FRIXION RED outsole and Impact Brake System lugs; independent ride firmness and cushioning feedback is absent.

Fit

No independent fit data available; La Sportiva Bushido models are generally known as narrow and precise-fitting, but this is not confirmed in the evidence.

Best for

Runners tackling technical, wet, cold, or snowy mountain trails who want a waterproof, high-traction shoe.

Avoid if

You want a cushioned, breathable, or lightweight road/long-distance trainer, run mostly in hot weather, or need to ship to California or New York.

Sources
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