The Bushido is a stability trail running shoe family using Gore-Tex technology from La Sportiva.
The Bushido II GTX is a Gore-Tex version of the Bushido II.
It has a rock plate reinforced sole design, and went on sale in 2021. As a stability support shoe, it's suitable for runners with overpronation. The latest model in the family is the La Sportiva Bushido II.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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Weight | Weight | 289 g | 11 g | 269 g | 320 g | M: 275 g W: 241 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot | 23 mm | 23 mm | 25 mm | 28 mm | 29 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop | 4 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm |
Heel | Heel | 27 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm | 32 mm | 33 mm |
Terrain | TerrainTrail | MudSnow/iceTrail | MudSnow/iceTrail | Trail | Trail | Trail |
Brand | BrandLa Sportiva | Saucony | Salomon | Salomon | adidas | Hoka One One |
Support Type | Support TypeStability | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeOverpronation | Neutral pronation | Neutral pronation | Neutral pronation | Neutral pronation | |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | |
Arch Type | Arch TypeLow arch | High arch | High arch | High arch | High arch | |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | Low drop | For big guysFor heavy runnersLightweightMaximalist | Maximalist | Low dropMaximalist | |
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | TechsGore-Tex | Gore-Tex | Vibram | |||
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Waterproof | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1580) |
Terrain | Trail (+434) |
Brand | La Sportiva (+25) |
Support Type | Stability (+171) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+161) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+792)Heel strike (+911) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+173) |
Features | Rock plate (+102) |
Techs | Gore-Tex (+82) |
Events | 10k (+616)Half marathon (+616)Marathon (+616) |
Specifications | ||
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Model | II GTX | |
Released | Oct 2021 |