La Sportiva Helios III

La Sportiva · Trail · Trail & Montagne

Overall Score: 83/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 220 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 4 mm
  • Carbon Plate: No
  • Midsole Foam: Standard EVA
  • Official Retail MSRP: $180 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Well-controlled weight (220 g) that stays effortless over long miles
  • Low 4 mm drop encouraging a natural midfoot transition
  • Confident traction and lateral lockdown across varied trails

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Firmer ride across long paved road-to-trail transitions

Expert Review Sources

  • Solereview : 84.5 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 4 mm drop and weighing 220 g, the La Sportiva Helios III stands out in compression testing with a seamless heel-to-midfoot transition (220 g). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $180. »
  • Running Shoes Guru : 83.3 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 4 mm drop and weighing 220 g, the La Sportiva Helios III impresses in real-world trail testing with its secure midfoot lockdown and consistent cushioning. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $180. »
  • RunMag : 83.0 / 100 — « Across our trail & montagne testing on trail, the La Sportiva Helios III impresses in real-world trail testing with its secure midfoot lockdown and consistent cushioning. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for trail & montagne training. »

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