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La SportivaKaptiva Trail-Running Shoes - Women's
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Where do you plan to run?
- Road or track: Lighter shoes for speed, more cushioned shoes for distance
- Gravel paths: Hybrid shoes, designed for both road and trail
Cushion comes down to "feel" vs. "float"
- Minimal and barefoot cushioning: little to no padding, more groundfeel
- Moderate cushioning: more traditional ride
- Maximum cushioning: softest, bounciest ride
What kind of support do you need?
Depending on your gait, you may need a stability shoe. But most runners will fare well with a neutral shoe.
Make sure the shoe fits.
No breaking in periods, period! Your shoe should fit well from the get go.
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Are you new to hiking?
- Look for thicker soles and potentially a higher cuff for better support.
Do you need speed?
- Lightweight trail-running shoes can shave time off the trek.
Check the temperature
- Hiking shoes and trail runner are cooler in hot months; hiking boots provide more warmth.
Match the outsole with your terrain
- Technical terrain requires a beefier outsole and can call for deeper lugs.
Read full article: Hiking Boots vs. Trail Runners: The Great Debate
How long will you be on the trail?
- Hiking shoes: day hikes or ultralight backpacking
- Hiking boots: multi-day treks with heavier loads
What upper is right for you?
- Leather: water- and abrasion-resistant, durable
- Synthetic: lightweight, break in easily, dry faster
Look at the lugs
- Deep, thick lugs improve grip
- Wider lug spaces sheds mud and offer good traction
Check crampon compatibility
Mountaineering and winter hiking may call for crampons. Narrow your search for boots with crampon compatibility.