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The La Sportiva Akasha II is the technical redesign of the popular Akasha running shoe - dedicated to endurance competitions, and prolonged use during training.
Perfect for long-distance routes, UltraMarathons, Ultra-Trails and just pounding out the miles during your training, the Cushion Platform Ortholite® footbed provides maximum comfort thanks for the anti-compression technology, while the large internal volume of the shoe avoids compression points during use. Eco-friendly and washable, the footbed also facilitates the wicking of sweat thus keeping the foot dry.
The uppers are made from soft and breathable air mesh, with ProTechTion™ on the toe and PU leather on the rear of the heel to protect the foot whilst still allowing it to move dynamically and without constriction. Sole wise, La Sportiva have used FriXion® Red dual-compound rubber - the perfect mix of shock absorption, grip and long-lasting wear, while the Trail Rocker® promotes natural external heel to toe internal movement of the foot.
All in all - the Akasha II encompasses everything a long-distance runner would need - comfortable, durable and versatile across all terrain.
If you require some assistance with sizing this shoe to your particular needs click here: Running Shoe Sizing Guide
Take a look at the video below, in which the improvements and features of the Akasha II are described in detail.
Would you like to try on some climbing shoes, running shoes or mountain boots for size before you make your purchase? If so, then why not visit our showroom or book a one-on-one appointment with one of our experienced staff members.
Would you like to try on some climbing shoes, running shoes or mountain boots for size before you make your purchase? If so, then why not visit our showroom or book a one-on-one appointment with one of our experienced staff members.
Im on my 4th pair of these. Luckily la sportiva have sensibly kept them pretty much the same since the outset. They're a great trail shoe, especially for longer stuff. Not the lightest, but not noticebly heavy. The tread works well in most conditions although I'd definitely consider these more trail than fell shoe. The rubber is really good on wet rock. I've done numerous ultras in these, including lakeland 100 and utmb. One of the highlights apart from the comfort is the durability. Expect to get 700 miles easily. I'd tend to go a full size up on normal shoe size. Service and delivery from rock and run as always very good
Great help and great knowledge
Hi Kris,
Thank you for taking the time to make this lovely review. We do try our best.
We look forward to seeing you in the showroom in the future.
La Sportiva Akasha II
Love La Sportiva shoes for ultra trail running but they are difficult to get in NZ thanks to COVID's impact on global supply chains. Found these bad boys at Rock Run for a good price and they arrived in NZ in less than a week. Awesome! Will be a long term customer for sure.
Love La Sportiva shoes for ultra trail running but they are difficult to get in NZ thanks to COVID's impact on global supply chains. Found these bad boys at Rock + Run for a good price and they arrived in NZ in less than a week. Awesome! Will be a long term customer for sure.