The Bushido is a stability trail running shoe family using Gore-Tex technology from La Sportiva.
The Bushido II is the most recent model in the family, uses rock plate reinforced sole design, and came out in 2019. Its support type is designated as stability, meaning that it's designed for runners with overpronation.
Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 10% of running shoes today.
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released | ReleasedMar 2019 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2020 | Feb 2023 | ||
productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 298 g W: 249 g | 289 g | M: 215 g W: 181 g | M: 275 g W: 244 g | ||
Forefoot | Forefoot13 mm | 23 mm | 23 mm | |||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop6 mm | 4 mm | 10 mm | 6 mm | ||
Heel | Heel19 mm | 27 mm | 29 mm | |||
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail | Trail | Trail | Trail |
Brand | BrandLa Sportiva | New Balance | Saucony | Salomon | Xero Shoes | Brooks |
Support Type | Support TypeStability | NeutralStability | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeOverpronation | Neutral pronation | Neutral pronation | Neutral pronation | ||
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | |||
Arch Type | Arch TypeLow arch | High arch | High arch | High arch | ||
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | Low drop | LightweightLow dropZero drop | |||
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | Techs | Fresh FoamNew Balance Fresh Foam | Gore-Tex | |||
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Waterproof | Water repellent | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | Vegan Ⓥ | Sustainable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1613) |
Terrain | Trail (+450) |
Brand | La Sportiva (+26) |
Support Type | Stability (+177) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+166) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+799)Heel strike (+971) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+176) |
Features | Rock plate (+107) |
Events | 10k (+615)Half marathon (+615)Marathon (+615) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | II | |
Released | Mar 2019 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 298 g W: 249 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 6 mm | |
Heel | 19 mm | |
Forefoot | 13 mm |