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La Sportiva Akasha 2 vs norda 005

La Sportiva Akasha 2

La Sportiva Akasha 2

$155
norda 005

norda 005

$325

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Technical Specifications

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La Sportiva Akasha 2

norda 005

155 $
325 $
BEST
310 g
BEST
227 g
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Racing Shoe
varied trails, long‑distance routes, ultra runs
Runnable and mountain trails
6 mm
7 mm
BEST
38 mm
38 mm
28 mm
31 mm
BEST
Injected EVA with Cushion Platform™ for enhanced cushioning
Light, responsive high-stack race midsole
FriXion® Red dual‑compound with Trail Rocker™ for improved toe‑off
Vibram® Megagrip Elite
Perforated AirMesh with PU leather and Dynamic ProTechTion™ reinforcements
Light engineered upper
Ortholite® Hybrid Mountain Running ergonomic footbed
Removable sockliner
Traditional lace closure
Race fit with traditional lacing
Dynamic ProTechTion™ front reinforcements
Stable high-stack platform
FriXion® Red compound with strategically placed lugs
Vibram® Megagrip Elite lugs
Soft, breathable and sock‑like upper with large internal volumes
Fast, light and stable
Endurance trail running, ultra‑distance runs, long trail training
Trail races and fast long runs
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