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82% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
90% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
86% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Moderate arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
La Sportiva Wildcat
Number of reviews: 9
Average customer ratings:
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Comfort: Look:
2009-11-09 08:02:05 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Chris B from harrisburg PA
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My first pair of La Sportiva's. Had never heard of the Wildcat until I began researching. I am a trail runner and hiker and I use the same pair of shoes for both. I have a wide forefoot and have had trouble with heel blisters with former trail runners, although not nearly as bad as the old days when I hiked in leather boots. Those days are gone for good! So far I have hiked about 60 miles and run about 40 in the Wildcats, so my opinion is not fully formed. I like the close fit around the heel cup and the grip, especially on wet rocks. They seem to have the best heel cup fit of any of my trail runners. No problems with heel blisters on a 40 mile hike carrying a 30 lb pack. My biggest complaint is the narrow forefoot. I wish they came in a wide. In summary, I'm favorably impressed and seem a good value for the purchase price.
2009-10-24 12:07:53 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Anonymous from Baltimore, Maryland
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These shoes were recommended by the Baltimore Sunpapers in their Outdoor section of the Sports pages. I noticed that REI carried this brand and that reassured me of the product reliability. When I first put them on they were very comfortable and required no break-in period. I have back pain that radiates into my right foot and many shoes cause a squeezing sensation even when loosely tied. However, this shoe caused me little discomfort on a recent day-trip. Ordered these in the afternoon and received the next day for another fantastic shipping job by Zappos.
2009-09-30 20:18:11 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Jeff F from Lancaster, Pa
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Love these shoes! Got them to replace multiple pairs of Vasque Velocity\'s which just seemed to self destruct after they started messing with the original. Super light and breathable. Usually wear a 42.5 euro; went with my gut after reading the reviews and got 43\'s. Perfect fit. My only gripe is that without a normal tounge you have to more or less slip them on. La Sortiva should put pull loops on at least the back to facilitate entry. Best would be tounge and back. Only thing I would change. Another great product from a great shoe company.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Five Ten
2009-08-21 23:11:02 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Anonymous from OC
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Absolutely amazing! PIcked these up since the inov8's that I wanted were not in stock. Took them on a fourteener trip to CO. 4 14k hikes in 4 days and the shoes were perfect. Extremely sticky and comfortable. Glad I got'em.
2009-08-10 12:54:13 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: alan mcdaniel from pasadena, ca
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I am 5' 11" and 175 pounds with normal arch and have put about 150 miles on the Wildcats so far. Shoe works well in a variety of terrain, such as hard pack fire road, steep dusty single track and grass. Just ran a 20 mile half street, half trail long run on Sunday which had 3500 feet elevation gain/loss and my feet feel great! Also did 18 mile street only run recently with no issues. They have good grip on both uphill and downhill. Fit of shoe is snug without being tight with a good balance of cushioning and stability. I usually wear a 9.5; I got these in size 10 and they fit perfect. Hope this review helps!
2009-08-09 05:27:24 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Thomas from MD
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Bought these since my old LAS were discontinued. Purpose was as an adventure racing shoe. I liked the open mesh design to keep me cool and let water drain out easily. This worked spot on. Downfall was on technical downhills, I got nailed with sharp rocks and they offered little support. It is a double edged sword, but overall they did the job and kept me blister free and dried very quickly.
2009-07-07 22:16:59 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Mark from San Jose
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Great shoes - These are probably the best sport shoes that I owned. The fabric and construction are very light. I can actually feel the breeze going in and out the shoes when I walk. The shoes are not for rainy weather though; they get wet very easily.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Oakley Flak Jacket (when it rains)
2009-04-08 05:32:27 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Thomas D from MD
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Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
The shoe looks sweet and the tread is nice and aggressive for off road work. The construction is very airy and will be a great shoe for adventure racing in the summer and will move water out of them rapidly. The fit is a bit tight across the tops after I put my orthotic in. I haven’t removed it yet, thinking that it will stretch out a little. The toe guard may rub my big toe on long runs, but hasn’t happened yet.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: La Sportiva TONIC was a great shoe - bring it back PLEASE!
2009-03-12 07:48:17 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Konstantinos A from Greece
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Very best! Excellent shoe! Very smooth & very light in foot. The Italian design looks fantastic (also is very comfortable)!
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Write an online review and share your thoughts with other Zappos.com customers!
82% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
90% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
86% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Moderate arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
La Sportiva Wildcat
Number of reviews: 9
Average customer ratings:
Overall:
Comfort: Look: 2009-11-09 08:02:05 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Chris B from harrisburg PA
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:My first pair of La Sportiva's. Had never heard of the Wildcat until I began researching. I am a trail runner and hiker and I use the same pair of shoes for both. I have a wide forefoot and have had trouble with heel blisters with former trail runners, although not nearly as bad as the old days when I hiked in leather boots. Those days are gone for good! So far I have hiked about 60 miles and run about 40 in the Wildcats, so my opinion is not fully formed. I like the close fit around the heel cup and the grip, especially on wet rocks. They seem to have the best heel cup fit of any of my trail runners. No problems with heel blisters on a 40 mile hike carrying a 30 lb pack. My biggest complaint is the narrow forefoot. I wish they came in a wide. In summary, I'm favorably impressed and seem a good value for the purchase price.
2009-10-24 12:07:53 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Anonymous from Baltimore, Maryland
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:These shoes were recommended by the Baltimore Sunpapers in their Outdoor section of the Sports pages. I noticed that REI carried this brand and that reassured me of the product reliability. When I first put them on they were very comfortable and required no break-in period. I have back pain that radiates into my right foot and many shoes cause a squeezing sensation even when loosely tied. However, this shoe caused me little discomfort on a recent day-trip. Ordered these in the afternoon and received the next day for another fantastic shipping job by Zappos.
2009-09-30 20:18:11 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Jeff F from Lancaster, Pa
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Love these shoes! Got them to replace multiple pairs of Vasque Velocity\'s which just seemed to self destruct after they started messing with the original. Super light and breathable. Usually wear a 42.5 euro; went with my gut after reading the reviews and got 43\'s. Perfect fit. My only gripe is that without a normal tounge you have to more or less slip them on. La Sortiva should put pull loops on at least the back to facilitate entry. Best would be tounge and back. Only thing I would change. Another great product from a great shoe company.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Five Ten
2009-08-21 23:11:02 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Anonymous from OC
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Absolutely amazing! PIcked these up since the inov8's that I wanted were not in stock. Took them on a fourteener trip to CO. 4 14k hikes in 4 days and the shoes were perfect. Extremely sticky and comfortable. Glad I got'em.
2009-08-10 12:54:13 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: alan mcdaniel from pasadena, ca
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:I am 5' 11" and 175 pounds with normal arch and have put about 150 miles on the Wildcats so far. Shoe works well in a variety of terrain, such as hard pack fire road, steep dusty single track and grass. Just ran a 20 mile half street, half trail long run on Sunday which had 3500 feet elevation gain/loss and my feet feel great! Also did 18 mile street only run recently with no issues. They have good grip on both uphill and downhill. Fit of shoe is snug without being tight with a good balance of cushioning and stability. I usually wear a 9.5; I got these in size 10 and they fit perfect. Hope this review helps!
2009-08-09 05:27:24 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Thomas from MD
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Bought these since my old LAS were discontinued. Purpose was as an adventure racing shoe. I liked the open mesh design to keep me cool and let water drain out easily. This worked spot on. Downfall was on technical downhills, I got nailed with sharp rocks and they offered little support. It is a double edged sword, but overall they did the job and kept me blister free and dried very quickly.
2009-07-07 22:16:59 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Mark from San Jose
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Great shoes - These are probably the best sport shoes that I owned. The fabric and construction are very light. I can actually feel the breeze going in and out the shoes when I walk. The shoes are not for rainy weather though; they get wet very easily.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Oakley Flak Jacket (when it rains)
2009-04-08 05:32:27 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Thomas D from MD
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
The shoe looks sweet and the tread is nice and aggressive for off road work. The construction is very airy and will be a great shoe for adventure racing in the summer and will move water out of them rapidly. The fit is a bit tight across the tops after I put my orthotic in. I haven’t removed it yet, thinking that it will stretch out a little. The toe guard may rub my big toe on long runs, but hasn’t happened yet.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: La Sportiva TONIC was a great shoe - bring it back PLEASE!
2009-03-12 07:48:17 La Sportiva Wildcat
Reviewer: Konstantinos A from Greece
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Very best! Excellent shoe! Very smooth & very light in foot. The Italian design looks fantastic (also is very comfortable)!
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