The Ultra Raptor is a neutral trail running shoe family from La Sportiva. This is the original product in the family.
The Ultra Raptor uses rock plate reinforced sole design, and came out in 2013. 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 Ultra Raptor II.
With an average review score of 91%, it's in the highest rated 10% of similar running shoes. 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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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | ||||
released | ReleasedMar 2013 | Apr 2022 | Mar 2022 | Jan 2022 | Jun 2022 | |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 343 g W: 292 g | 298 g | 235 g | M: 275 g W: 249 g | 292 g | |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 21 mm W: 19 mm | 17 mm | 25 mm | 26 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop8 mm | 5 mm | 7 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
Heel | HeelM: 29 mm W: 27 mm | 22 mm | 25 mm | 32 mm | ||
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | Trail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail | Trail |
Brand | BrandLa Sportiva | Scarpa | On | Merrell | Altra | Saucony |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeFor big guysFor heavy runners | Lightweight | Low dropZero drop | Maximalist | ||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | Techs | Gore-TexVibram | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | Vegan Ⓥ | |||
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archRock plate |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1580) |
Terrain | Trail (+434) |
Brand | La Sportiva (+25) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1219) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1246) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+792)Heel strike (+911) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1214) |
Shoe Type | For big guys (+342)For heavy runners (+342) |
Features | Rock plate (+102) |
Events | 10k (+616)Half marathon (+616)Marathon (+616)Ultra marathon (+110) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+203) |
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Released | Mar 2013 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 343 g W: 292 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 8 mm | |
Heel | M: 29 mm W: 27 mm | |
Forefoot | M: 21 mm W: 19 mm |