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La Sportiva Fireblade
#8
based on 72 reviews
Ratings Distribution
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Category Average
$57.00 - $95.00
from 6 stores
Pros
Cons
- Lacks cushioning (1)
- Not durable/wears easily (1)
Best Uses
- Mixed terrain (8)
- Rocky/unstable terrain (3)
- All weather conditions (2)
- Grass (2)
- Trails (2)
- Muddy conditions (1)
- Paved trails (1)
- Singletrack (1)
- Trail running (1)
- Wet conditions (1)
Where to Buy
La Sportiva Fireblade
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Product Reviews
La Sportiva Fireblade Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
Responsive
"On technical trail it's really important to have a responsive shoe (unless you enjoy face plants on jagged rocks). Besides helping to keep you off your face, a stiffer, lower profile shoe like the Fireblade, helps you run more efficiently, as you spend less time wobbling back and forth with a wide-legged gait. The minimalist tread seems to give enough traction and helps to really feel the trail, since it doesn'..." Read Full Review »
Sep 29, 2008 by John Anderson
Seriously
"This is not the shoe for me.As someone who followed SpeedGoats AT trek I was really stoked to try these shoes. Especially when this past June in Utah was a muddy, wet mess. (Not unlike what Karl encountered along the northern AT)In any event, I first wore them on a run from Elbow Fork to Lambs with packed damp trail and snow crossings. The snow crossings were like wearing flip flops, bad news.On my second run in..." Read Full Review »
Sep 26, 2009 by Topodojo
Displaying 1 - 5 of 72 Reviews
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
La Sportiva Fireblade Review
Responsive
- Dries Quickly
- Great Traction
- Stabilizes Foot
Pros
- None
Cons
- Mixed Terrain
- Rocky/Unstable Terrain
- Trail Running
Best Uses
"On technical trail it's really important to have a responsive shoe (unless you enjoy face plants on jagged rocks). Besides helping to keep you off your face, a stiffer, lower profile shoe like the Fireblade, helps you run more efficiently, as you spend less time wobbling back and forth with a wide- …" Read Full Review »
- Competitive Athlete
- Trail Runner
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
La Sportiva Fireblade Review
Low and Sleak=Fast
- Comfortable
- Good Traction
- Rugged
- Stabilizes Foot
Pros
- None
Cons
- All Weather Conditions
- Grass
- Mixed Terrain
Best Uses
"I've been running in Fireblade now for a year, and no other shoe compares to the sleek low profile. The shoes just seem fast! After recently completing the entire Appalachian trail in 54+ days, I would never go back to another shoe. The stiff plate underneath the forefoot kept the rocks from poking …" Read Full Review »
- Professional Athlete
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
La Sportiva Fireblade Review
My favorite trail running shoes
- Breathable
- Comfortable/No Break-In
- Great Traction
- Lightweight
Pros
- None
Cons
- Mixed Terrain
- Rocky/Unstable Terrain
Best Uses
"I wore these on a 47-mile Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim run across the Grand Canyon. I love these shoes, and they're currently the only thing I'll run with. I didn't have any blisters or anything after my run.
They are an ultralight shoe with little by way of support or cushioning (which is perfect for me-
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La Sportiva Fireblade Review
fleet and flexible
- Arch Support
- Breathable
- Comfortable/No Break-In
- Great Traction
Pros
- Not Durable/Wears Easily
Cons
- Mixed Terrain
- Paved Trails
- Rocky/Unstable Terrain
Best Uses
"I've had my La Sportiva's for a couple months now, and am highly satisfied. I run unstable/rocky trails and gravel roads almost daily; these have been a blessing on my feet for cushioning and great arch support (I have med/hi arches). I am a little concerned that La Sportiva has sacrificed durabil …" Read Full Review »
- Competitive Athlete
- Trail Jogger
[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
La Sportiva Fireblade Review
Want agility?
- Comfortable
- Great on rocky terrain
- Lightweight
Pros
- Lacks cushioning
Cons
- Mixed Terrain
Best Uses
"This shoe allows for your agility to thrive. It is light weight yet sturdy and stable in the mixed terrain of rocky Colorado. The low profile of the sticky rubber keeps you from clipping the edges of rocks, and easily negotiate changes in footing.
I primarily use the Fireblade on trail runs not o
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- Competitive Athlete
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