La Sportiva - Bushido II GTX Mountain Running® Shoe
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"I just took my most recent pair over the north cleaver route on Mt Adams, and they already had 600mi on them. Still grippy and good for the whole traverse, though they did end up in the trash after."
"I have more miles on these shoes than any other single pair of shoes. ... I have had five pairs of speed goat fives but I can only seem to get 300 miles on those shoes while these have over 500. ... I will say that 500 is about as much as you can squeeze out of these shoes though, but that’s saying something"
"Bushidos are the most durable trail runners ... Tough to beat."
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"incredible traction for the chossy desert terrain I’m usually on."
"I just took my most recent pair over the north cleaver route on Mt Adams, and they already had 600mi on them. Still grippy and good for the whole traverse, though they did end up in the trash after."
"Ive raced some 20 milers in them and also scramble 4th (and some low 5th) class, never had an issue with traction."
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"Whereas something like my Bushidos feel like an extension of my foot."
"La Sportiva Bushido which I have now are awesome but some Nike trail runners I had in the past were very bad and unstable."
"The fit is amazing for someone with a narrow foot. ... No heel slippage ever ... love the way they hug your feet."
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"sorta the perfect shoe for terrain that might range from packed singletrack to Class 3+ scrambles"
"they're sorta the perfect shoe for terrain that might range from packed singletrack to Class 3+ scrambles."
"bishido 2 is my favorite light weight technical hiking shoe I’ve ever put my foot into."
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"I have narrow feet and hike/ backpack I love my La Sportiva Bushido trail runners."
"I have narrow feet and hike/ backpack I love my La Sportiva Bushido trail runners."
"Whereas something like my Bushidos feel like an extension of my foot."
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"honestly it was pretty painful for the last 5 or 10 miles ... it's not the lack of cushioning for me but the way they're stiff and clunky."
"after that it's painful."
"the Bushido fit well and it's great for technical running up to 6 or 8 hours, after that it's painful."
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"the middle of the sole doesn’t have any grip on the bottom, literally just a plastic plate with branding on it. ... I found myself slipping on rocks right jn that section of the sole which led to some of my biggest spills."
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"Absolutely would not recommend La Sportiva for wide feet"
"Absolutely would not recommend La Sportiva for wide feet"
"intolerably narrow for me"
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"the middle of the sole doesn’t have any grip on the bottom, literally just a plastic plate with branding on it. ... I found myself slipping on rocks right jn that section of the sole which led to some of my biggest spills."
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"They are not good for southwestern canyons or sandstone - the mesh on the sides and top gets abraded pretty easily."
"They are not good for southwestern canyons or sandstone - the mesh on the sides and top gets abraded pretty easily."
"They are not good for southwestern canyons or sandstone - the mesh on the sides and top gets abraded pretty easily."
I have narrow feet and hike/ backpack I love my La Sportiva Bushido trail runners. They have a non waterproof and waterproof (called GTX). I also like Oboz.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Trail shoe for long, NOT ultralight trips ->I have narrow feet and hike/ backpack I love my La Sportiva Bushido trail runners. They have a non waterproof and waterproof (called GTX). I also like Oboz.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Trail shoe for long, NOT ultralight trips ->La Sportiva Bushido are among the most durable trail runners. What did you do to them?
r/trailrunning • Trail runners for hiking/running in the mountains ->I have the II's, not the latest one, and it's built like a tank. You can probably still get them on clearance.
r/trailrunning • Trail runners for hiking/running in the mountains ->I don't think anyone else thinks Saucony Peregrines have "a decent amount of cushioning." Most people would never run an ultra in them for that reason (though I did, just a 50k). I have a bad ankle but my issue is rolling outwards. Saucony Peregrines feel good and secure for me as long as I do heel lock (which I do on all shoes) and tighten the laces. I feel comfortable bombing down hills in them.
r/trailrunning • Saucony peregrine for techy downhills? (Will my ankles be ok?!) ->Those are my exact two pair of trail shoes, pairs I bought specifically because I don't like cushioning. Not much out there other than barefoot shoes are as low stack as Bushidos. Peregrines DON'T have "a decent amount of cushion." Bushidos just have even less.
r/trailrunning • Saucony peregrine for techy downhills? (Will my ankles be ok?!) ->I agree with all of this. Bushidos are so reliable and great, but they don't fit everyone.
r/trailrunning • Saucony peregrine for techy downhills? (Will my ankles be ok?!) ->The two trail runners I really like are La Sportiva Bushido 2 (except they're slightly too narrow for my toes so I can't only wear the thinnest socks and I had to stop using them for longer runs), and Saucony Peregrines (except they're a little shorter than expected so I had to size up another 0.5 compared to my road Saucony). They're both firm, lower cushioning, lower stack (6 and 4 mm) with good traction. Peregrines are infamously not durable so I wouldn't wear them all around town, just for hiking and trail rubbing, but they're very comfortable. Personally I wore them for my ultra.
r/trailrunning • Similar shoe to La Sportiva Bushido 2, maybe with quick lacing? ->I have owned 3 pairs of Salomon XT-6’s and I find them to be incredibly comfortable but somewhat lacking in durability. Again I’m on my third pair so for me the pros greatly outweigh the cons but they’re not my go to trail runner. If you’re looking for something else at an even better price point I’d recommend the La Sportiva Bushido II. They’re my favorite pair of trail runners I’ve tried.
r/hikinggear • Do i need new hiking shoes ->La Sportiva Bushido. Excellent for rough terrain running (including grippy on wet granite slab), minimalist heel (6mm), and sufficient suspension.
r/trailrunning • What’s the best trail running shoe you’ve ever owned and why? ->Same. I liked the Bushido II more but I'm still happy with the III. La Sportiva Bushido is a slightly heavier shoe but the additional traction and stability is incredible for running in rugged/wet/scrambly terrain.
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->I'm glad Bushidos are so high up in the comments as that's what they're built for. Fit is most important, of course. But if they fit, these are incredible for scrambling on slab and scree.
r/trailrunning • Favorite trail runner that can handle off-trail travel, scrambling? ->La Sportiva is known for having a narrow heel. Check out the Bushido if you want something that doubles for hikes and technical fastpacking. It's a more nimble and technical shoe than the Prodigio. What it lacks in cushioning it gains in control on the trail, which matters more when hiking.
r/trailrunning • Trail Running Shoes ->La Sportiva Bushido is preferable to Prodigio for technical, rocky terrain.
r/trailrunning • Trail Running Shoes ->I backpack in my La Sportiva Bushido II’s and if I’m crossing a bigger creek I just take them off and throw on my Chacos. My Chacos double as my campsite shoes.
r/backpacking • Backpacking Footwear - Footwear Recs for Multi-Day Trips? Trail Runners vs Waterproof Boots ->Altra Lone Peaks for wide fit and rock plate. La Sportiva Bushido II grips wet rock best. Skip waterproof, just get mesh and let them dry. Half size up helps on descents. Gaiters only worth it if trails are super dusty.
r/hikinggear • What are the best trail running shoes for hiking when my boots are cooking my feet? ->Interesting, I got holes in the sides of my IIs fairly quickly, but I got them a bit too small. Sized up half a size for my IIIs, have used them for about 70 miles so far, no issues yet (though I haven't been into the mountains with them yet, mostly dirt/gravel terrain closer to home)
r/Mountaineering • Technical trail running shoes ->Perhaps Bushido 2 then add insole cushioning for longer days.
r/trailrunning • Up to 9 models of trail shoes and still looking... ->I don’t run but I will say bishido 2 is my favorite light weight technical hiking shoe I’ve ever put my foot into. Just did a 15 mile hike with 3,200ft of elevation the other day to end a 45 mile hiking week with them. I also hike with 30-35lb in my pack every time. I’ve been nothing but happy with them, but can’t speak to the Bushido 3’s. Get them from rei with the one year return policy as a member and just return if you don’t like them. Not a direct answer but take this info for what you will.
r/trailrunning • La Sportiva Bushido comfort/cushioning compared to approach shoes e.g. TX4 ->I have la sportiva bushido ii's that I got off a sale rack from REI in 2021...I have never particularly loved them but they've finally gotten super comfortable in the last year or so (now that they're visibly wearing out, both with holes in the upper and the lugs wearing down).... I'm loathe to replace them though!
r/trailrunning • What trail running shoes & gear are you all rocking this season? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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