The Unika is a neutral trail running shoe by La Sportiva.
It uses rock plate reinforced sole design, and went on sale in 2018. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | ||||
released | ReleasedFeb 2018 | Nov 2017 | May 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jun 2019 | |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 329 g W: 264 g | 230 g | 289 g | M: 247 g W: 207 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g | M: 179 g W: 150 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot | 7 mm | 23 mm | 19 mm | 18 mm | 12 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop8 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
Heel | Heel | 13 mm | 27 mm | 19 mm | 24 mm | 16 mm |
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail | Trail | Trail | Trail |
Brand | BrandLa Sportiva | Inov-8 | Saucony | Altra | Merrell | La Sportiva |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeFor big guysFor heavy runners | Lightweight | Low drop | LightweightLow dropZero drop | Lightweight | LightweightLow drop |
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | Techs | Vibram | BOA | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1623) |
Terrain | Trail (+446) |
Brand | La Sportiva (+26) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1277) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1302) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+822)Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1269) |
Shoe Type | For big guys (+374)For heavy runners (+374) |
Features | Rock plate (+103) |
Events | 10k (+632)Half marathon (+632)Marathon (+632) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Released | Feb 2018 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 329 g W: 264 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 8 mm |