La Sportiva is a brand known for its very slim fit. We strongly recommend choosing at least a half-size up from your regular US shoe size. If you are at the upper end of a size range, consider going up a full size. Size guide below.
The Trail Runner Store does not assume responsibility if the sizing is still not a perfect fit for you.
Description
The Levante is the result of direct collaboration with our female athletes. Working closely together, they selected every detail from the fit, lacing, and upper to the sole, creating a thoroughly researched, athlete-approved, long-distance running shoe. New XFlow™ super foam provides cushioning, reactivity, and stability while the upper is constructed to encase, support and protect without constricting the foot. The Trail Rocker™ encourages the athlete to strike a natural stance with a harmonious roll as the flex grooves ensure flexibility and agility even for the most demanding runners.
- Set of structures for maximum support and stability: the knit gaiter surrounds the ankle, the wrapping system and the ergonomics of the heel comfortably secure the foot, preventing it from slipping around inside the shoe
- Trail Rocker™ promotes a smooth and rolling heel-to-toe motion for an unimpeded stride
- Flex grooves give the sole greater flexibility and agility
- Xflow™ nitrogen infused supercritical foam with an ultra dampening and resilient energy-return effect has 15% more cushioning and 18.5% more rebound yet is 18% lighter compared to traditional expanded EVA
- Bio-based Xflow™ midsole uses ethylene from sugar fermentation to substitute 30% of the traditional ethylene in the midsole
Specs
| Weight | 210 g / 7.4 oz |
| Upper | Recycled Air mesh / TPU ripstop reinforcements / 4-way stretch knit collar / Nylon monofilament & microfiber reinforced panel inserts |
| Lining | Recycled Air mesh |
| Insole | Ortholite® Hybrid with 5% recycled rubber + 15% production waste foam |
| Midsole | 2.4mm LaSpEVA / Compression Molded XFlow™ Super Foam with bio-based chemistry |
| Sole | FriXion® XF 2.0 / Trail Rocker™ / FLEX Inserts / 3.5mm Lugs |
| Cushioning | 28A |
| Last | Women’s Racing Lite Ergo |
| Fit | Performance |
| Cushioning | 9/10 |
| Drop | 6mm |
| Protection | 8/10 |
| Stability | 8/10 |
| Stiffness | 9/10 |
Technology
| ECO Materials | Footwear made from recycled or environmentally responsible materials |
| FriXion® White (XF 2.0) | Super sticky compound ideal for outings requiring impressive grip on all types of terrain |
| XFlow | Nitrogen infused supercritical foam that ensures optimal cushioning, reactivity, and stability |
| Ortholite® Hybrid™ | Eco-friendly and washable insole made from breathable and durable PU foam cells and recycled rubber |
Sizing Guide
More sizes means a better fit! La Sportiva shoes are built on European half sizes which are smaller increments than US half sizes. This gives us five extra sizes per size run, which gives you a better fit!
| Men's | European | Women's |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 33 | 2.5 |
| 2.5 | 33.5 | 3 |
| 2.5+ | 34 | 3.5 |
| 3 | 34.5 | 4 |
| 3.5 | 35 | 4.5 |
| 4 | 35.5 | 5 |
| 4.5 | 36 | 5.5 |
| 4.5+ | 36.5 | 5.5+ |
| 5 | 37 | 6 |
| 5.5 | 37.5 | 6.5 |
| 6 | 38 | 7 |
| 6.5 | 38.5 | 7.5 |
| 6.5+ | 39 | 7.5+ |
| 7 | 39.5 | 8 |
| 7.5 | 40 | 8.5 |
| 8 | 40.5 | 9 |
| 8.5 | 41 | 9.5 |
| 8.5+ | 41.5 | 9.5+ |
| 9 | 42 | 10 |
| 9.5 | 42.5 | 10.5 |
| 10 | 43 | 11 |
| 10.5 | 43.5 | 11.5 |
| 10.5+ | 44 | 11.5+ |
| 11 | 44.5 | 12 |
| 11.5 | 45 | 12.5 |
| 12 | 45.5 | 13 |
| 12.5 | 46 | 13.5 |
| 12.5+ | 46.5 | 13.5+ |
| 13 | 47 | 14 |
| 13.5 | 47.5 | |
| 14 | 48 | |
| 15 | 49 | |
| 16 | 50 |