Cyklon
The La Sportiva Cyklon is a BOA-equipped mountain running shoe built for skyraces and technical off-road terrain over short to medium distances.
Pick for Technical in the La Sportiva trail lineup
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Technical trail
- Races
- 5K–10K
- Also good for
- Short trail race, Medium trail race, Uphill / vertical, Daily trail training
- Weight
- 330g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- 28/20mm
- Lug
- 7mm
- Midsole
- dual-density EVA
- Outsole
- FriXion XF 2.0
- Widths
- standard
The Cyklon is a purpose-built technical mountain racer with a BOA dial closure and FRIXION WHITE XF 2.0 sticky rubber aimed at skyraces and steep, rugged terrain. La Sportiva positions it for short-to-medium technical efforts rather than long road-style mileage, and the water-repellent (PFAS-treated) upper adds wet-weather protection without being a waterproof membrane. At 330g with a 28/20mm stack, 8mm drop and 7mm lugs, it favors ground feel and grip over long-distance cushioning.
Manufacturer emphasizes grip and precision via a super-sticky FRIXION WHITE compound and Impact Brake System lug geometry; ride firmness, cushioning and stack are not documented.
Uses a BOA micro-adjustable dial with cable laces and low-friction guides for on-the-fly fine-tuning; no independent width or volume data available.
Runners tackling skyraces and technical, steep or wet mountain terrain over short to medium distances who want a secure BOA fit and sticky traction.
You need a road or long ultra-distance shoe, live in California or New York (cannot ship due to PFAS), or require confirmed cushioning and waterproof-membrane protection.