La Sportiva Bushido III

The La Sportiva Bushido III is a low, precise mountain running shoe for rocky, technical ground: a 19/13 mm stack with a compressed EVA forefoot rock guard, sticky FriXion rubber with 4 mm lugs and a snug, protective upper for control on steep, loose and rocky trails.

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$160

Cheaper than 54% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 300 g
Drop: 6 mm
Heel Stack: 19 mm
Forefoot Stack: 13 mm

Best for: Technical mountain trails, rocky and volcanic ground, skyrunning

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
19 mm
Lightness
300 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$160

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$160

2025

300 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

rocky, technical and loose mountain trails

Technical mountain trails, rocky and volcanic ground, skyrunning

Cushioning

6 mm

19 mm

13 mm

Low-profile EVA midsole for ground feel and stability on uneven terrain

Firm, low and stable ride with plenty of ground feel

Grip & protection

Bi-compound La Sportiva FriXion® rubber with 4 mm lugs

Compressed EVA forefoot rock guard and a protective toe cap

Sticky FriXion® rubber for grip on dry and wet rock

Upper & fit

Snug, protective mesh upper with a wrap-around fit

Precise, close-fitting midfoot wrap for control on technical ground

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On the terrain

How La Sportiva Bushido III should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
La Sportiva Bushido III							54

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

La Sportiva Bushido III58

Cushioning20/40
Lightness13/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The La Sportiva Bushido III was released in 2025.

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Better than La Sportiva Bushido III at:

A higher overall score (88 vs 63)
More cushioning (42 vs 19 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)

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INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

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$160Score 87+24

Better than La Sportiva Bushido III at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 63)
A lighter option (58 g less)
A lower drop (0 vs 6 mm)

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Asics Blazeblast

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$160Score 86+23

Better than La Sportiva Bushido III at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 63)
A lighter option (48 g less)
More cushioning (43 vs 19 mm heel stack)

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
19 mm
Lightness
300 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$160

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