The Lycan is a neutral running shoe family using Gore-Tex technology from La Sportiva.
The Lycan GTX is a Gore-Tex, waterproof and snow/ice version of the Lycan.
It's a trail running model designed specifically for muddy and snowy conditions. It uses breathable design. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the La Sportiva Lycan 2.0.
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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bestDeal | Show prices | ||||
priceBand | Price band | ||||
released | Released | Mar 2018 | |||
productAthletes | Pro athlete users | ||||
Weight | WeightM: 354 g W: 298 g | 11 g | M: 204 g W: 170 g | 289 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot12 mm | 23 mm | M: 18 mm W: 16 mm | 23 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop6 mm | 8 mm | 3 mm | 4 mm | |
Heel | Heel18 mm | 31 mm | M: 21 mm W: 19 mm | 27 mm | |
Brand | BrandLa Sportiva | Salomon | Hoka | Saucony | Salomon |
Support Type | Support TypeNeutral | Neutral | Neutral | NeutralStability | |
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeNeutral pronation | Neutral pronation | Neutral pronation | Neutral pronation | |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | |
Arch Type | Arch TypeHigh arch | High arch | High arch | High arch | |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeFor big guysFor heavy runners | For big guysFor heavy runnersLightweightMaximalist | LightweightLow drop | Low drop | |
Breathable | Breathable | ||||
Rock plate | Rock plate | ||||
Techs | TechsGore-Tex | Gore-Tex | |||
Waterproofings | WaterproofingsWaterproof | Waterproof | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | ||
Common characteristicsMudSnow/iceTrail |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1613) |
Terrain | Mud (+79)Snow/ice (+54)Trail (+450) |
Brand | La Sportiva (+26) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1269) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1274) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+799)Heel strike (+971) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1240) |
Shoe Type | For big guys (+382)For heavy runners (+382) |
Fit | Extra wide toe box (+29)Wide toe box (+263) |
Features | Breathable (+861) |
Techs | Gore-Tex (+91) |
Events | 10k (+615)Half marathon (+615)Marathon (+615)Ultra marathon (+115) |
Waterproofings | Waterproof (+107) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+190) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | GTX | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 354 g W: 298 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 6 mm | |
Heel | 18 mm | |
Forefoot | 12 mm |