La Sportiva Anakonda Trail Running Shoe - Men's - Men's

For the mud-loving trail runner on the hunt for a minimalist shoe, the low-profile La Sportiva Men's Anakonda Trail Running shoe is a dream come true. This shoe is low to the ground, lightweight, and packs tons of traction. The AirMesh upper is breathable, it drains away water quickly, and a TPU overlay provides ample lateral support. Stable and neutral for efficient runners, this shoe omits thick cushioning in favor of its Impact Brake System, which features opposing, slanted lugs that deform to absorb shock and provide grip on steep terrain, going up or down. La Sportiva makes two other minimalist-style trail running shoes: the Vertical K and the Helios. Both shoes are lighter and offer more cushioning, but neither can hold a candle to the traction or control offered by the Anakonda. Something like a burly track flat, this shoes leaves little between your foot and the ground, but it doesn't punish you for it. A dedicated trail runner can easily tackle short or middle distances runs wearing this shoe, whether the terrain calls for rolling, loamy single track or steep trails in deep in a wet forest.