La Sportiva Karacal

La Sportiva Karacal lands on the market as a trail shoe that arrives ready to surprise us by helping us to make medium and long distance off-road outings more comfortable. This training shoe from La Sportiva is designed to favor comfort, cushioning and lightness above all else: a wide, pleasant and attractively designed shoe.

La Sportiva Karacal, general features

The new Karacal is not a racing shoe. It is neither a flying shoe for skyraces nor a technical beast for rough and muddy off-road: it is the best companion for your daily outdoor training. It is the ideal trail shoe for long and medium to long distance outings, on all types of roads and trails. It is also great for preparing and recovering your legs during spring afternoons. That's why it has been designed to be very light (290 grams for a half pair), very comfortable (thanks to the dual density EVA midsole ) and extremely breathable(thanks to its abrasion resistant 3D Mesh ).

As for the aforementioned midsole, the midsole of this La Sportiva shoe is composed of EVA foam, it is dual density. This foam is one of the most valued on the market as it allows for superior energy return and provides almost unbeatable comfort . It is extremely soft and helps your joints suffer less on impact with the ground.

The upper of this model is created without seams to increase comfort and prevent chafing. It is a model with a fabric that wraps the foot makes our body and the shoes are one. With a perfect fit and the new 3D Mesh technological system, it allows the containment of volumes and high breathability. In addition, the microfiber reinforcements reinforce the overall stability of the shoe.

On the other hand, we can affirm that this model is synonymous with durability, since its materials are of optimum quality and are prepared to face all obstacles. The thermally preformed toe area contributes to lightness and provides excellent protection against impacts to rocks and roots. To finish with this section, it is worth mentioning that the outsole is composed of X-Frixion Blue in the form of blocks of differentiated thicknesses. In this way we will geta better grip and greater stability .

La Sportiva Karacal, technical specifications

Simply put, La Sportiva Karacal is synonymous with comfort. But we must remember that comfort is not and does not have to be an antonym of technicality: the new Karacal is inspired by the famous Jackal model to bring a plus of quality to training. With a 7mm drop and a comfortable and reactive Ortholite® Mountain Running insole , the Karacal has everything to guarantee the stability, grip and protection needed for safer, more satisfying and spectacular workouts . So... What are you waiting for to get yours?

La Sportiva Karacal, technological details to take into account

• EVA: Despite being the most common foam on the market, its implementation ensures maximum comfort continuously during running. It should not be forgotten that this foam also protects the joints by contributing to greater shock absorption and more efficient running dynamics.

• La Sportiva FriXion®: La Sportiva 's trademark technology is incorporated in the La Sportiva Karacal, making it a trail running shoe with a great balance between performance, grip, durability and cushioning . And this system is based on five different compounds in the outsole, which will make you go further in mountain terrain. High performance to improve your performance whatever the trail.

• La Sportiva Impact Brake System: Used by leading sports footwear companies such as La Sportiva, this is a technical solution to ensure superior traction and grip on the most technical and inaccessible mountain terrain.

• Ortholite: A technology that accentuates the feeling of comfort with every step and wicks moisture away from your feet.