La Sportiva Slingshot Trail Running Shoes (For Women)

A very good election to run for all terrains.

This is my first trail running shoe and it has a lot of positive features. It has great traction and a really supports your foot. The sneaker does not have good arch support added an insert that helped with my high arches and the sole is extremely thin. To relieve both these problems I added an insert and both problems were solved. I really do enjoy this running on the trails in this sneaker, so far they are holding up great!

I got these for hiking because we're planning an extended day trip and need to travel light. I'm not a runner, but these shoes are so comfortable and weightless that I find myself breaking out in a short run even when going to my car or walking through the halls. There hasn't been a painful break-in period, and I just returned from a 14 mile, 3800 feet elevation gain hike without a blister. There is practically no ankle support, but the traction is great, so as long as the road is somewhat maintained I'm not too worried. Beware if you plan on using these for hiking as they are a pretty snug fit - I am a US7.5, so I got the size 39 (7.5+), and they fit comfortably with normal socks, but would not work with hiking socks, although I'm trying thicker socks to see if I can loosen them up a bit. I can't comment too much on the all-weather or durability as I haven't had these for too long, but so far they have been perfect.

The shoe is well built and has the perfect sole for running on rocky and unstable trails as well as light hiking but it runs a bit too small. I normally wear a 6.5 which is what I ordered and a 7 would have fit perfectly.

I have two pairs of these shoes and LOVE them. They are so comfortable and lightweight. I walk about 3 miles a day and they are the best walking shoes I've had. I always get compliments on the yellow/purple pair, even from strangers on the street. The only drawback is that they make marks on my kitchen floor, so I take them off when I get home.