La Sportiva Akyra

If the Italian company La Sportiva has been aware of something, it is that constant improvement is one of the indispensable points to gain and maintain its position among users of their shoes. That is why for its new release, La Sportiva Akyra stand as a perfect combination of qualities for the mountain.

From La Sportiva have chosen to unite the best qualities of other lines of its most famous trail running shoes, which have already been contrasted by the public, as the Raptor, Bushido and Akasha, to create a shoe for technical terrain in which comfort becomes a strong point.

Main features and innovations of La Sportiva Akyra

The Akyra are La Sportiva trail running shoes perfect for racing on technical terrain and long distances, offering a good level of protection to the foot to face the obstacles along the camino, but also maintaining the lightness for a fast pace.

Since the shoes are designed to adapt to technical terrain, they have an upper composed of three layers of material that not only provides ventilation and comfort, but also helps prevent loose materials from penetrating the interior and causing discomfort. The upper features MicroLite Skeleton and Flex-Guard technologies.

The cushioning of the shoes is provided by a layer of injected EVA rubber which adapts well to the pressure exerted by the foot during the race and in the heel area has been placed a TPU reinforcement to make the area more resistant to impacts. All this set of 9 millimeters drop and a total weight of 380 grams, which will provide stability and support .

Ideal runner profile of La Sportiva Akyra

As far as the ideal runner profile is concerned, we are talking about a model of great versatility. Suitable for both those technical terrains and for those more compact and simple ones. Therefore, we are talking about a model of very heterogeneous qualities that will have great stability, optimal for runners weighing up to 80 or 85 kilos.

In general terms, it is a model that will respond perfectly to fast paces, but will not suffer too much in quieter sessions, as it has great cushioning and shock absorption. Qualities that will allow runners to enjoy a smooth and fluid run at all times.

Recommended distances for La Sportiva Akyra

The outsole of the La Sportiva Akyra shoe features a high-strength rubber and a multi-terrain design of FriXion XT Red compound, which is made in two densities, being harder in the area of the inner toe and heel, to withstand abrasion and wear. Therefore, this is a model for training and competition of medium-long mileage.

While these trail running shoes for men and women offer a good level of cushioning that will keep the foot comfortable even in the most difficult terrain, they will also offer optimal lightness for shorter and faster races, being a model of firm structure of the most versatile as far as distances are concerned.