La Sportiva

Lycan

Lycan
Trail · Neutral

Shoe details

Weight
9.7 oz
Release
2018 Q1

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Good (72/100)

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Overall

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Ranks above 34% of shoes

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Durability

Exceptional (95/100)

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Exceptional (95/100)

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Ranks above 91% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 79% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Cushioning

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Ranks above 33% of shoes

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Value

Good (67/100)

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Good (67/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Running shoe
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.7 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
37/32mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2018 Q1
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$155
Best price
$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Below average (34%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (60%)
Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (91%) Best durability
Very good (89%)
Appearance
Good (79%) Best appearance
Good (71%)
Value
Bottom tier (20%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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