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La Sportiva Wildcat Women's
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Wildcat Women's

The La Sportiva Wildcat is a highly cushioned, stable-neutral mountain running shoe built for long trail outings on packed trails and mixed terrain.

$160MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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Terrain
trail
Use
trail
Also good for
Daily training, door to trail, hiking, ultra distance
Cushion
high
Stability
neutral
Weight
289g
Drop
12mm
Stack
not published
Plate
nylon
Midsole
Single density with 2.4mm LaSpEVA
Outsole
FriXion AT with Impact Brake System and X-Axis
Upper
AirMesh with Trail Cage
Widths
standard
MountainDoor to trailSmooth trailTechnical trailDaily trainingMax cushionHikingUltra distanceWide feetLong runs
Our read

La Sportiva positions the Wildcat as its most cushioned running shoe, aimed at long trail outings where extra protection matters. The FRIXION BLUE AT 2.0 outsole and Impact Brake System lug pattern are tuned for packed trails and mixed terrain rather than deep mud or highly technical rock. Without independent testing or published stack, weight, and drop figures, its exact ride character and technical-terrain limits cannot be verified.

Ride

Manufacturer describes a stable, neutral, and well-cushioned ride suited to long trail miles, but no independent ride testing or stack/drop numbers are available to confirm firmness or responsiveness.

Fit

No independent fit data is available; the shoe is offered in separate men's and women's versions across a broad size range.

Best for

Runners wanting a cushioned, protective trail shoe for long outings on packed trails and mixed terrain.

Avoid if

You need verified technical-terrain grip, low weight, or precise geometry, or you run primarily in deep mud or highly technical rock.

Sources
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