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La Sportiva

Wildcat 3

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Trail · Neutral

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Release
2025

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Good (71/100)

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Overall

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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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 92% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Ranks above 63% 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 (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Value

Below average (62/100)

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Below average (62/100)

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La Sportiva Wildcat
HOKA Speedgoat 6
Wildcat 3
Wildcat
Speedgoat 6
Current shoe
Newest / Best durability
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Daily trainer
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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15 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
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37/32mm
Drop
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5mm
Release
2025 Newest
2023 Q4
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$155
Best price
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$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Below average (34%)
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Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (60%)
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Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (40%)
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Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (92%) Best durability
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Very good (89%)
Appearance
Above average (63%)
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Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (10%)
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Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Costa_Rica_runner · Mar 22, 2015

4/5

Overall

The shoe has been very good for running rugged trails here in Costa Rica. It has held up to humidity, mud, rain, rocks, steep trails. I'm generally happy with the shoe for its comfort and durability. One issue is that the shoe only comes in one width (as do most running shoes). I have wide feet, so I had to buy a slightly larger shoe than if it were available in a wider version. The consequence is that the shoe is a little long, causing me to trip a lot on rocks in the trail. The shoe also looks good to walk around in.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
1/5