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La Sportiva Crosslite Trail Running Shoe

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★★★★★
4.7

based on 49 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.4

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Pros

  • Comfortable (10)
  • Great traction (10)
  • Lightweight (9)
  • Rugged (7)
  • Stabilizes foot (5)
  • Great downhill shoe (1)
  • Stylish (1)
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Cons

  • Lack of cushioning (1)
  • Poor traction (1)

Best Uses

  • Mixed terrain (10)
  • All weather conditions (6)
  • Grass (6)
  • Muddy conditions (2)
  • Especially in loose dirt (1)
  • Gravel (1)
  • Mud (1)
  • Park running (1)
  • Paved trails (1)
  • Rocky/unstable terrain (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Mountain Gear

Get ready to race the trails with La Sportiva's Crosslite trail running shoe. You're feet will be protected by the high composite rock guard and the integral external scree guard while you get great traction, no matter the surface, with the sticky FriXion At rubber soles.

  • Designed for long running pursuits, the Crosslite Trail's aggressive outsole provides excellent traction thanks to the sticky FriXion AT rubber outsole, Impact Brake System V-Groove outsole
  • Impact Brake System V-Groove provides phenominal cushioning
  • Protect the tops of your feet with the simple mesh upper that sports an integral external scree guard
  • Protect the soles of your feet with the high-tensile composite rock guard
  • Weight per pair: 12 ounces
    • Upper: nylon / thermoplastic polyurethane
      • Midsole: nylon / plastic
        • Lining: nylon
          • Outsole: rubber
          Specifications based on men's size 42.

Specification Description
Model 531
Average weight 25 ounces
Average weight - metric 0.71 kilogram
Construction slip lasted Stobel
Cut Low
Last Racing Lite
Lining Mesh (back half and tongue only)
Lining Nylon mesh (heel and tongue only)
Midsole Dual Density MEMlex/trailShock with Nylon molded shank/High tensile composite Rock Guard
Midsole Dual-density EVA
Outsole Rubber
Rock Creek Product # 11563
Shoe type Trail
Sole FriXion AT Impact Brake Sustem V-Groove
Style Trail-running
Support Nylon shank
Upper Airmesh/Uretech/TPU overlay
Upper Nylon mesh/thermoplastic urethane overlays
Weight 12.42oz/352g
  • 91% agreed the width feels true to width
  • 82% agreed the sizing feels true to size

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La Sportiva Crosslite Trail Running Shoe Reviews

 
 
 

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Ideal trail racing shoe

"glove concept works great, keeps out debris. dries fast, so lightweight, minimal chafing. durable enough to wear in ultra races without being weighed down. my primary shoe for 50k and 50 mile trail runs, light enough to use at shorter distances too. my only initial hangup was the covered laces didn't let me use gaiters (which most people don't use), but I've fixed that by inserting a safety pin near the toe,..." Read Full Review »

Mar 16, 2009 by Trail Ultrarunner

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
aggressive and slippery

"This shoe is pretty light weight. it fits my foot like a glove, but don't buy it if you don't want to fall and twist your ankle! This shoe has aggressive traction so it is good for dirt and gravel, but not for rock hopping across streams or for wet conditions. There is aggressive traction and then there is grip, and these shoes lack grip big time. I hiked the Presidential mountains in these. At the time the..." Read Full Review »

Nov 04, 2009 by Pond Scum?

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La Sportiva Crosslite Trail Running Shoe Review

Ideal trail racing shoe

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Traction
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged
  • Stabilizes Foot

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • All Weather Conditions
  • Mixed Terrain
 

"glove concept works great, keeps out debris. dries fast, so lightweight, minimal chafing. durable enough to wear in ultra races without being weighed down. my primary shoe for 50k and 50 mile trail runs, light enough to use at shorter distances too. my only initial hangup was the covered laces d …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 16 2009
Trail Ultrarunner
East Bay, CA
I am:
  • Competitive Athlete
Reviewed at:
Price: $90.00
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

La Sportiva Crosslite Trail Running Shoe Review

aggressive and slippery

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable

    Cons

  • Poor Traction

    Best Uses

  • Dirt
  • Grass
  • Gravel
  • Park running
 

"This shoe is pretty light weight. it fits my foot like a glove, but don't buy it if you don't want to fall and twist your ankle! This shoe has aggressive traction so it is good for dirt and gravel, but not for rock hopping across streams or for wet conditions. There is aggressive traction and the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 4 2009
Pond Scum?
VA
I am:
  • Casual/ Recreational
Reviewed at:
Price: $90.00
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

La Sportiva Crosslite Trail Running Shoe Review

Awesome Trail Shoe

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Traction
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged
  • Stabilizes Foot

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • All Weather Conditions
  • Mixed Terrain
 

"This is probably the best trail shoe I've ever run in. It is very light weight and feels snug on the foot without being too tight. The tread is aggressive and can handle very technical terrain. I was surprised at how comfortable and natural they felt on my feet. I've even been running in them wit …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 17 2009
I Miss Portland
Buford, GA
I am:
  • Competitive Athlete
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Price: $90.00
 
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

La Sportiva Crosslite Trail Running Shoe Review

Be careful with the laces

★★★☆☆
3.0

"Good shoes overall -- I agree with other comments citing the stiff feel -- but I should note that there doesnt seem to be a way to replace the laces. The laces are so protected that I cant see how to access the lower loops. This hasnt been a problem so far -- and I suppose the thinking is that by pr …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 21 2008
Jason Vermillion
New York US
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Price: $89.95
 

La Sportiva Crosslite Trail Running Shoe Review

Good value, sexy shoe!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Grass
  • Mixed Terrain
 

"I must admit, I'm not a runner. Until recently I was torturing myself by wearing Converse and such, and my feet were really beginning to feel it, so I decided to make a change. After going to a few shoe stores and trying on a half dozen different running shoes, I discovered that for my purposes pr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 24 2009
DCH
NYC
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  • Casual/ Recreational
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Price: $89.95
 
 
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