La Sportiva

Bushido II

Bushido II
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
12 oz
Release
2019 Q1

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Above average (86/100)

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Overall

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Durability

Exceptional (98/100)

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Appearance

Excellent (93/100)

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Excellent (93/100)

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Comfort

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Cushioning

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Value

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Running shoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
12 oz M
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2019 Q1
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (75%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (60%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (89%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (38%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Comfortable shoe for the hills

Winston Smith · Jul 30, 2023

5/5

Overall

These are a snug fit in my usual EU43 running shoe size, even though that is half a size bigger than my La Sportiva walking boots. I have narrow high arched feet.
They are on the pricey side but well made and showing little wear after 120km so far.
The sole grips well on rock, and doesn't clog up in mud as much as the Inov-8 Roclites I had previously. I use them on the hills, and when my local parkland is muddy.

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