La Sportiva Jackal

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.7 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Salomon Jackal replaced it

La Sportiva Jackal

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Very good

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Very good (81/100)

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81/100
Overall

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Very good (81/100)

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81
Durability

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 93% of shoes

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97
Appearance

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Excellent (91/100)

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Scores better than 83% of shoes

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91
Comfort

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Good (76/100)

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76
Cushioning

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 43% of shoes

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75
Value

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Average (70/100)

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Scores better than 26% of shoes

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70

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Excellent for Technical Runs

Kevin · Mar 9, 2024

5/5

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The original model Jackal is a snug fitting trail shoe that can handle almost anything you can throw at it, from crusher fines to rocky high mountain trails. The cushioning is firm and responsive compared to something like a Hoka. My only beef with this shoe is the heel cup is quite stiff and can feel abrasive when walking. I had no trouble with that when I was running. Breathability is fine for all but the hottest runs. Fit was good for my narrow heel/ankles and medium to wide forefoot without being loose anywhere. 
Size up one half to a full size.

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

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La Sportiva Jackal
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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Jackal
Jackal
SUPERBLAST 2
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Running shoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.7 oz M
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Stack
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Drop
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7mm
Release
2020 Q3
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (60%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (50%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (43%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (93%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (84%)
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Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (26%)
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Very good (87%) Best value
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