La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II

La Sportiva · Trail · Trail & Montagne

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

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: Not specified g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: Not specified mm
  • Carbon Plate: No
  • Midsole Foam: Standard EVA
  • Official Retail MSRP: $200 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Confident traction and lateral lockdown across varied trails

Cons & Trade-offs

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

Expert Review Sources

  • RunMag : 83.0 / 100 — « Pairing La Sportiva's La Sportiva proprietary foam platform with a smooth rocker geometry, the Ultra Raptor II 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. »
  • Running Shoes Guru : 83.0 / 100 — « Across our trail & montagne testing on trail, the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II 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. »
  • Solereview : 82.4 / 100 — « Calibrated with a smooth rocker geometry and weighing a balanced build, the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II delivers progressive forefoot flex and evenly distributed La Sportiva proprietary foam compression on the mechanical test bench. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for trail & montagne training. »

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