La Sportiva Raptor Trail Running Shoes (For Men)

I initially bought these shoes as backups but they've moved to the varsity squad. The trails I run on are pretty rocky and technical and the Raptors are in their element in these conditions. They're stiff but not too stiff, super grippy and fit my narrow feet perfectly. They're snug in the heel but allow for forefoot swelling if you're out for more than a few hours.

I bought these shoes about 8 months ago and wear them every hike, run with the dog, workouts, and even to work. The trails I take are very rocky and every other shoe hasn't lasted a month out of the box except these. They are true to size and felt great the first time on. I was hesitant to leave a review until I really put them to the test. The rocks have had no effect on them and they grip to everything. After washing them 3 times and trying to destroy these shoes in every way, they still look brand new; except for the normal wear on the bottom sole. The rubber toe has saved me many times after kicking rocks and doesn't peel away like other brands. I highly recommend these shoes.

This is a great shoe if your looking for stability and comfort combined. However they run super small. I ordered a 10.5 for my husband and they barely fit my size 11 woman's foot. I ended up returning them.

I bought this shoe after a couple of tries with some others that did not work out. After about three weeks everyday on the trails I have to say these are keepers. The fit great right out of the box. Fit is true to size. Tie them with the process that cinches the heel up and there is no slippage. The sides support very well with no role over. The toe box is very comfortable with just the right amount of space even with thicker socks. The foot bed has a very good insert and nice support. Plenty of grip in the gravel and dirt. Time will tell how they hold up but they do seem to be constructed very well.

I got the Sportiva Wildcats and Raptors in the same order, and they are really great for hikes and everyday walking. I am a true size 11 with long low-to-mid volume high arched feet, and I usually buy 11 1/2. After reading other reviews, I got the Wildcats in size 46 (U.S.12) and I got the Raptors in size 45.5 (U.S. 11 1/2). The Wildcats are a little large, but excellent with some thick hiking socks. The Raptors are just about perfect with lighter hiking socks. I'm glad to have both pair.