La Sportiva Akasha 2

The La Sportiva Akasha 2 is a cushioned trail running shoe with FriXion® Red outsole, Dynamic ProTechTion™ reinforcements, and Cushion Platform™ designed for endurance and ultra‑distance trail runs.

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$155

Cheaper than 63% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 310 g
Drop: 6 mm
Heel Stack: 31 mm
Forefoot Stack: 25 mm

Best for: Endurance trail running, ultra‑distance runs, long trail training

Spec profile

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Strengths

Grip

Weak points

CushioningLightness

Cushioning
31 mm
Lightness
310 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$155Top 46%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$155

2022

310 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

varied trails, long‑distance routes, ultra runs

Endurance trail running, ultra‑distance runs, long trail training

Cushioning

6 mm

31 mm

25 mm

Injected EVA with Cushion Platform™ for enhanced cushioning

Soft, breathable and sock‑like upper with large internal volumes

Grip & protection

FriXion® Red dual‑compound with Trail Rocker™ for improved toe‑off

Dynamic ProTechTion™ front reinforcements

FriXion® Red compound with strategically placed lugs

Upper & fit

Perforated AirMesh with PU leather and Dynamic ProTechTion™ reinforcements

Ortholite® Hybrid Mountain Running ergonomic footbed

Traditional lace closure

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On the terrain

How La Sportiva Akasha 2 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.

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La Sportiva Akasha 2							57

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

La Sportiva Akasha 256

Cushioning24/40
Lightness11/35
Smooth roll21/25

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The La Sportiva Akasha 2 was released in 2022.

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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

Strengths

Grip

Weak points

CushioningLightness

Cushioning
31 mm
Lightness
310 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$155Top 46%

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