La Sportiva VK Running Trail Running Shoes

When winter running sessions are long and difficult La Sportiva VK Running is an ideal waterproof running shoe for all round mountaineering activities. This versatile shoe offers technical functionality and protection in the unpredictable mountain environment.

Thanks to the Sock-like ™ technology that provides comfortable and breathability throughout the day through knitted fabric with differentiated stretch zones. Also, the Frixion XF 2.0 with Integrated asymmetric Ghost-Stream ™ technology offers excellent grip and traction on slippery wet surfaces.The sure-grip lightweight rubber sole enables the shoes to penetrate into the ground and creates a good traction against the wet rocks while you are trail running.

It is an ultimate mountaineering shoes designed especially for all adventure-sport junkies. La Sportiva VK Running is the answer if you are looking for perfect trail running shoe that provides protection, traction and comfort.
Trail running shoe created especially for the Vertical Kilometer developed in collaboration with record-man Urban Zemmer. Reduced weight and volume for maximum performance in the uphill phase. VK is the trail running shoe created specifically for Vertical Kilometer racing, developed in collaboration with the world champion in this discipline, Urban Zemmer. Weight and volume are reduced to a minimum to ensure the athletes peak performance on the climbs. The uppers are super snug fitting and feature the exclusive Sock-Like™ technology: that allows to obtain a single piece of knitted fabric with differentiated stretch panels with thermo adhesive stretch zones and stabilizers: eliminates the seams and fits like a sock. The asymmetrical Ghost-Stream Lace System™ is a structural part of the uppers: it provides a 360° snug fit and closes at the sides with concealed laces. The super lightweight rubber sole is present only on the front part of the shoe, with rock-guard on the forefoot and an abrasion resistant, compressed EVA wedge at the rear designed for maximum lightweight and to enhance the vertical boost during the Vertical Races. A rear spoiler in antiskid microfiber facilitates and speeds up wearing and taking off the shoe. VK, zero compromise, sheer verticality.


Features:

- Snug fitting upper with Sock-Like™ technology: it allows to obtain a single piece of knitted fabric with differentiated stretch zones and thermo adhesive stabilizer panels, eliminating the seams and fitting as snug as a sock.
- Ghost-Stream Lace System™ - integrated asymmetric lacing system: a structural part of the uppers, snug fitting with laterally retractable laces.
- Every detail has been thought to keep weight in check and to satisfy the needs of the La Sportiva Mountain Running Team
- Super lightweight rubber sole only at the front, rock-guard on the forefoot and abrasion resistant, compressed EVA wedge at the back: the shoe has been studied for maximum lightweight and to optimize the vertical boost during Vertical Races
- rear spoiler in antiskid microfiber: makes fitting the shoe quicker and easier to pull on
- Protective toe cap in TPU


Specifications:

- Upper: Sock-Like™ technology with differentiated stretch zones and thermo adhesive stabilizer panels, protective TPU toe cap.
- Lining: Lycra and microfiber
- Midsole: High abrasion resistant, compressed EVA with rock-guard on the forefoot
- Footbed: Sock- construction with foot bed incorporated in the uppers.
- Sole: Frixion Green Mix Compound
- Sizes: 36 - 43 including hal sizes
- Weight: 164 g half pair, size 38
- Drop: 4 mm


Technology:

Short distance:
- Products dedicated for specific uses like Vertical Kilometre and fell-running, but also the ideal choices for free time activities too. Snug fitting shoes with excellent sensibility and grip.

FriXion®:
- The La Sportiva FriXion® sole compounds are created in order to create a contact zone with different sealing and durability parameters depending on the type of use and on the ground in which the La Sportiva footwear is used. The FriXion range consists of 5 types of compounds used in mountain running and climbing shoes.

Low Volume:
- Tight fit: perfectly follows the shape of the foot avoiding inner cavitie

ALL GROUNDS:
- Versatile soles, ideal for all types of terrain including stone, scree, grass, moss and mud. Ideal for running either in high humidity or on dry ground. Incorporates the Impact Brake System.

EVA - COMPRESSION:
- Standard compression molded EVA midsoles provide durability and reactivity on soft ground where the need for shock absorption is reduced. The La Sportiva Mountain Running® footwear adopts 3 different kind of midsoles depending on the style and on the needed performances

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