Technically speaking, the Ultra Raptor don't have a rock guard but the well cushioned MEMlex EVA midsole and the EVA Enduranace Platform (on the non-GTX version only) make you feel as if there was a rock guard. I think the only La Sportiva long-distance running shoes having a sort of rock guard are the Jackal and Jackal II.
@@Labrador7, on their official site, they call it an “Endurance Platform EVA rock guard”. I suppose that could be misleading if it’s not actually a full rock guard. With all that said, I think it supplies some decent protection for longer hikes compared to other trail runner type shoes I’ve worn.
@@lifehiker I agree, the Endurance Platform insert is very comfortable. It's a shame it's not in the GTX version, on longer disances you clearly notice the difference.
Solid review. Have a few questions I’m hoping you might be able to help me with. How is the sizing on these? I’ve La Sportiva run small so you should size up 1/2 to a full size depending on what you’re looking for. I have wide feet but Adidas ultraboost 21 and 22 size 14 fit great so I’m wondering if a 14.5 or 15 would be the way to go in the La Sportivas? Lastly, how is the sole holding up? I do a lot of running in the city I live in and the cement and asphalt is tearing up my Adidas runners so was thinking a more trail focused runner might hold up better on the rough surfaces. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
@@MCFCTheMadHatter, I sized up half a size and that seemed to be enough room for me. As far as the sole, it still seems to be holding up. Although if you’re a city runner mainly, the robustness of the Raptors might be overkill. You might want to look at a lighter shoe even, like the new Prodigio which I hear is fairly wide now too.
Love that it has a rock guard!
Yep BIG plus!!
Technically speaking, the Ultra Raptor don't have a rock guard but the well cushioned MEMlex EVA midsole and the EVA Enduranace Platform (on the non-GTX version only) make you feel as if there was a rock guard. I think the only La Sportiva long-distance running shoes having a sort of rock guard are the Jackal and Jackal II.
@@Labrador7, on their official site, they call it an “Endurance Platform EVA rock guard”. I suppose that could be misleading if it’s not actually a full rock guard. With all that said, I think it supplies some decent protection for longer hikes compared to other trail runner type shoes I’ve worn.
@@lifehiker I agree, the Endurance Platform insert is very comfortable. It's a shame it's not in the GTX version, on longer disances you clearly notice the difference.
Solid review. Have a few questions I’m hoping you might be able to help me with. How is the sizing on these? I’ve La Sportiva run small so you should size up 1/2 to a full size depending on what you’re looking for. I have wide feet but Adidas ultraboost 21 and 22 size 14 fit great so I’m wondering if a 14.5 or 15 would be the way to go in the La Sportivas?
Lastly, how is the sole holding up? I do a lot of running in the city I live in and the cement and asphalt is tearing up my Adidas runners so was thinking a more trail focused runner might hold up better on the rough surfaces. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
@@MCFCTheMadHatter, I sized up half a size and that seemed to be enough room for me. As far as the sole, it still seems to be holding up. Although if you’re a city runner mainly, the robustness of the Raptors might be overkill. You might want to look at a lighter shoe even, like the new Prodigio which I hear is fairly wide now too.