La Sportiva Mutant Running Shoe – Men’s

User Reviews

• Lightweight and comfortable.
• Provides adequate support for various foot shapes.
• Ample room in the toe box for comfort.
• Ankle cuff aids in supporting and protecting.
• Grips well on multiple surfaces, including rock and mud.
• Laces are easy to tie up tightly and quickly.
• Laces tuck in to keep them out of the way and remain tied during use.
• Provides a stable ride and breathes well.
• After being laced tightly, they hold your foot in a snug fit and prevent debris from entering.
• The sticky rubber is extremely proficient, and can hold on steep slabs.
• The combination of being softer than an approach shoe, while being firmer than a trail running shoe, allows for versatility.

Expert Reviews

• The sole is thick and provides cushioning.
• Full-rubber out-sole with gripping-lugs provides ample traction, control, and protection.
• The snug fit and lacing system ensures your foot won’t slip during activity.
• The Spyral tongue allows for a customized fit.
• Air Mesh cover is breathable and ventilates well during intense running.
• Fusiongate Lacing Harness secures your foot with an all-encompassing fit.
• EVA foam provides cushioning under your foot for comfort and protection.
• The lugs cover a high percentage of surface area on the bottom of the shoe, allowing it to be effective for approaching on boulders.
• The TPU stabilizer allows for a secure heel cup, maximizing agility.

User Reviews

• May not have enough arch support for some people.
• Color discrepancies from ordering online versus arriving in person.
• Runs a size small, so may have to order up.
• The lacing system can take a while to get accustomed to.

Expert Reviews

• Heavy for a trail-running shoe.
• Lacing system can feel tight and somewhat confining during longer sessions.
• The larger heel-drop is noticeable, and may take some getting used to.