The Akyra GTX is a neutral trail running shoe utilising Gore-Tex tech by La Sportiva.
It's a Gore-Tex and waterproof version of the Akyra.
It came out in 2017. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation.
Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the cheapest 30% of running shoes today.
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priceBand | Price band | |||||
released | ReleasedSep 2017 | Feb 2020 | Nov 2017 | |||
productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 388 g W: 309 g | 301 g | 343 g | 11 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g | 230 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot16 mm | 23 mm | 18 mm | 7 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop9 mm | 8 mm | 12 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm |
Heel | Heel25 mm | 31 mm | 24 mm | 13 mm | ||
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail | Trail | Trail |
Brand | BrandLa Sportiva | Asics | Puma | Salomon | Merrell | Inov-8 |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeFor big guysFor heavy runners | For big guysFor heavy runners | For big guysFor heavy runnersLightweightMaximalist | Lightweight | Lightweight | |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Techs | TechsGore-Tex | GEL | Gore-Tex | |||
Waterproofings | WaterproofingsWaterproof | Waterproof | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | ||||
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1624) |
Terrain | Trail (+446) |
Brand | La Sportiva (+26) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1278) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1303) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1270) |
Shoe Type | For big guys (+374)For heavy runners (+374) |
Techs | Gore-Tex (+84) |
Events | 10k (+632)Half marathon (+632)Marathon (+632)Ultra marathon (+114) |
Waterproofings | Waterproof (+77) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | GTX | |
Released | Sep 2017 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 388 g W: 309 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 9 mm | |
Heel | 25 mm | |
Forefoot | 16 mm |