Mutant
The La Sportiva Mutant is a mountain running shoe built for serious, wet and loose trail terrain, using sticky FriXion XF 2.0 rubber and an aggressive lugged outsole.
- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- technical trail
- Also good for
- Hiking, mud, wet conditions, winter
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 320g
- Drop
- 0mm
- Stack
- not published
- Lug
- 6.5mm
- Midsole
- Injection Molded EVA / TPU Stabilizer
- Outsole
- FriXion XF 2.0 rubber
- Upper
- Recycled AirMesh
- Widths
- standard
Based solely on manufacturer material, the Mutant is positioned as an aggressive mountain/technical trail shoe emphasizing grip on wet and loose ground via burly lugs and FriXion XF 2.0 rubber plus a FusionGate lacing system. No independent testing, weight, stack, or drop data is available, so ride feel, cushioning, and long-distance comfort cannot be verified here.
No independent ride data. Manufacturer cites an Impact Brake System lug pattern intended to reduce impact forces and increase traction; midsole material, stack, and firmness are undisclosed.
Manufacturer describes an 'adaptable fit' with a unique FusionGate lacing system; no independent width or sizing feedback is available.
Runners tackling technical mountain terrain and wet, loose trails who prioritize aggressive traction.
You need verified cushioning, weight, or long-distance comfort data, or you run primarily on roads or smooth terrain.