La Sportiva revolutionises Mountain Running® on ultra-distances
Innovation, technicality and high levels of performance characterise the new Prodigio, Levante and Bushido III products that expand the Trentino brand's catalogue.
Company news Arsutoria
November 2024
The Val di Fiemme company, leader in the production of footwear and technical clothing for mountain sports, officially presents two new Mountain Running® models, Prodigio and Levante, and introduces Bushido III, an update of one of the company’s most iconic products and one of the most loved by sky-runners on ultra-distances. Prodigio and Levante introduce to the market the use of XFlow® foam, a latest-generation supercritical EVA present in the midsole of the two models, designed and developed to guarantee maximum cushioning, fluidity during the running phase and elastic return during thrust. A patent that raises the bar for ultra-distance running performance, created to meet the needs of runners seeking maximum fluidity and agility on mountain trails.
La Sportiva also expands its product catalogue by introducing a re-edit of Bushido, 10 years after the first model was born. Bushido III comes with a new look, without neglecting the renowned comfort, precision fit and stability during movement. The new version is lighter and more breathable and also introduces the ‘wide-fit’ variant, which offers a more generous fit for feet with wide soles.
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