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Ultra Raptor II Wide Mountain Running® Shoe

La Sportiva - Ultra Raptor II Wide Mountain Running® Shoe

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"Great sticky rubber for scrambling too."


"Grips great on rock scrambling"


"I did love the traction ... The grip though on granite was nuts. I felt very secure with the grip."

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"The Raptor's lateral stability for a heavier person (210lb) on slope, scree and talus is incredible."


"I find Ultra Raptors to be the perfect stability hiking shoe."


"Sole is supportive, thick, but not spongy."

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"had the raptor for one of the most difficult track in Europe (GR20 in Corsica) and they were amazing"


"the Raptors have held up incredibly well."


"excellent grip and durability ... solid choice for rugged terrain"

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"personally the wider comment has me worried as I have, as a veteran ski boot fitter once told me, "possibly the skinniest foot [they've] ever seen" and found the V1 and V2 perfect for trail and off trail."


"Narrow foot here- Salomon low Ultras or La Sportiva mesh Raptors, I’ve had both."


"Given your narrow feet, La Sportiva and Salomon tend to run slimmer."

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"comfortable for long mileage"


"Super comfortable"

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"it takes some getting used to less support around your ancels so be extra careful were you step for the first week or so."


"it takes some getting used to less support around your ancels so be extra careful were you step for the first week or so."

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"I blew through a pair of ultra raptors on one mountain hike. ... the durability against the terrain I was on didn’t hold up."


"I blew through a pair of ultra raptors on one mountain hike. ... the durability against the terrain I was on didn’t hold up."

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"I have the wides and they fit slightly wider than average sizing. Definitely not a wide fit as the name suggests."


"I have the wides and they fit slightly wider than average sizing. Definitely not a wide fit as the name suggests."


"too narrow for my feet"

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"more of a fast hike-I wouldn’t run in them"


"For trail runners, they seem to be on the heavier side"

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"I had troubles trying to get my heal secure and not slip in that shoe. ... I pre taped and still got nasty blisters on both heels."


"I had troubles trying to get my heal secure and not slip in that shoe. ... I pre taped and still got nasty blisters on both heels."

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aDuckedUpGoose • 8 months ago

I use the raptors both boots and shoes. The boots are probably my favorite hiking footwear of all time. The first time I wore them they felt perfect for my feet. Without snow on the ground or being in wet conditions, they're perfect. The shoes felt a little tighter and had a break in period which the boots did not. For trail runners, they seem to be on the heavier side but they feel pretty robust, have done me well over an estimated 200 miles, and have been good for scrambling here in CO. I can certainly recommend them depending on what kind of hiking you do and where. If you really value lightness you might want to look at another shoe at least for comparison. I believe the TX4, for example, is lighter and otherwise performs very well.

r/hiking • Are the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 2s any good? ->
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alohkyn • 4 months ago

With a similar fit but more oriented towards the use you want to make of it and not the city use, I recommend the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor

r/hikinggear • Do i need new hiking shoes ->
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Ancient-Load-6635 • 12 months ago

La sportiva Ultraraptor without a doubt

r/CaminoDeSantiago • Trail(running) shoes for camino? ->
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ComfortableTasty1926 • 6 months ago

Just got some Topo Mtn Racers and can confirm they are wide and very grippy. Work as well as my UltraRaptors (wide) on steep slabs, but actually run-able with a bit less stability. My Speedgoat 5s were also really grippy and plenty wide for me in normal but sized up .5 (I always do this).

r/trailrunning • What to choose as second shoes? ->
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ComfortableTasty1926 • 5 months ago

I find Ultra Raptors to be the perfect stability hiking shoe. They have wide sizes which are ideal for me. Great sticky rubber for scrambling too. They also have Gtx if you want that

r/trailrunning • Trail runners for hiking/running in the mountains ->
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Danstenziano • about 2 months ago

I'd agree the durability was a bit of a let down- less durable upper than the Ultra Raptors I had been using (more durable outsole), but for me not really any worse than other similarly light trail runners I've used off-trail. I agree, too, that the Bushidos leave a bit to be desired comfort-wise for long days/trips. How's the width/fit on the Prodigio Max? I don't tend to go for stack heights that high but it's good to have options.

r/Ultralight • Trip Report: Cathedral Range High Route ->
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EcoWanderer42 • 10 months ago

For a 100K trip with 40lb loads, you’ll want something durable, with solid traction and quick-drying ability. Since you don’t need much support, trail runners or lightweight hiking shoes are great options. La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II is a solid choice for rugged terrain with excellent grip and durability. Altra Lone Peak 8 offers great comfort and breathability but has a wider fit. If you prefer something more structured, Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX balances support, traction, and quick-drying materials. Given your narrow feet, La Sportiva and Salomon tend to run slimmer.

r/WildernessBackpacking • Trail shoe for long, NOT ultralight trips ->
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FormalMajor6161 • 8 months ago

For super rocky and big rock terrain, I run in La Sportiva Ultra Raptor (a half size up from true size and also in wide, because they are snug). While not as light as Speedgoats (or other shoes), which I have also run in, they help me feel more sure-footed. ( I rolled an ankle in the Speedgoats.) The Raptor cushioning for me feels more appropriate for the bigger rocks, without being too firm or too soft. Excellent sticky lugs. Very protective at the toe point. No rubbing at ankles. Tougher construction, less likely to suffer a tear. They double as solid hiking shoes. For most other trail running, I like my Nike Zegama 2’s (I have three pairs, love them! Again, a half size up). I never see anyone else in Zegamas, for some reason. They are rarely reviewed. But for my 3-7 mile runs, they feel speedy. No need to get a wider size. And Nike sells them at a decent price—even discounted, frequently, in the Nike app. Zegamas also have good lugs for my nearby leafy, rooty, scrabbly rock trails in Central Atlantic region. And I wear my older Zegamas for daily walking. (stats: 5’10” 155lbs male).

r/trailrunning • Best mountain Trail running shoes ->
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hikermiker22 • 4 months ago

Some number of years ago I wore Cascadias. While hiking on the AT from NJ to NY near the border the tread filled up with mud. While hiking along narrow rock I slipped several times and finally cracked a rib. Later while camping that night I met another hiker who also wore Cascadias. He was bloody from slipping and falling. Going through several different pairs of shoes I finally settled on La Sportiva Ultra Raptors.

r/Ultralight • Replacement suggestions for "La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 2 (low cut)"? ->
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iswhaou • 2 months ago

Go for La Sportiva brand - had the raptor for one of the most difficult track in Europe (GR20 in Corsica) and they were amazing

r/trailrunning • I’ve been running in the mountain for over a month and my shoes are getting destroyed what should I get ? ->
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jackslookinaround • 9 months ago

I’m larger and a big fan of the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II. Have had several pair. Beefier than most. Sole is supportive, thick, but not spongy. Nimble enough around my larger foot.

r/trailrunning • Looking for a Trail Running Shoe for Short Races – With Enough Support for a Heavier Runner ->

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