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La Sportiva Bushido III Wide
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Bushido III Wide

The La Sportiva Bushido III Wide is a wide-fit technical mountain running shoe with a dual-compound FRIXION RED XT 2.0 outsole, offered in men's and women's versions.

$160MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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Terrain
trail
Use
technical trail
Also good for
Hiking
Cushion
moderate
Stability
stability
Weight
300g
Drop
0mm
Stack
not published
Lug
4mm
Plate
rock
Midsole
4mm LaSpEVA / compression molded MEMlex
Outsole
Bi-Compound FriXion Red XT 2.0 V-Groove3
Upper
AirMesh / Thermal Adhesive Microfiber / High frequency welded ripstop overlays with Mono-burr mesh inlays / TPU toe cap
Widths
wide
Stable platformMountainRock plateTechnical trailHikingWide feet
Our read

The Bushido III Wide continues La Sportiva's long-running technical trail lineage, adding forefoot volume for wider feet while keeping the aggressive grip and low-slung mountain-oriented feel the line is known for. Independent ride, fit and durability data were not available, so real-world assessments are limited to the manufacturer's technical-trail positioning.

Ride

No independent ride testing was available. The manufacturer emphasizes technical-trail grip via the Impact Brake System lug pattern and a dual-compound outsole balancing stick and durability, with an Ortholite Hybrid insole.

Fit

Wide-fit construction with increased metatarsal circumference and greater forefoot height for a higher-volume fit; available in separate men's and women's versions.

Best for

Runners with wider feet tackling technical, rocky mountain trails who want aggressive traction and a secure, ground-connected shoe.

Avoid if

You need a maxed-out cushioned ride, road versatility, or documented stack and drop figures before buying, since those specs are unverified here.

Sources
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