La Sportiva Lycan 2

The La Sportiva Lycan 2 is a versatile trail running shoe with breathable mesh upper, FriXion® Blue outsole, and EVA cushioning designed for medium‑distance, training, and skyrace runs.

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5 video reviews

$150

Cheaper than 70% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 305 g
Drop: 7 mm
Heel Stack: 32 mm
Forefoot Stack: 25 mm

Best for: Medium‑distance trail runs, training sessions, skyraces

Spec profile

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Strengths

Grip

Weak points

Lightness

Cushioning
32 mm
Lightness
305 g
Grip
6.5 mmTop 2%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
7 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$150

2020

305 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

medium trails, varied off‑road terrain

Medium‑distance trail runs, training sessions, skyraces

Cushioning

7 mm

32 mm

25 mm

Injected EVA with shock‑absorbing properties

Wide internal volume and cushioning for comfort on longer runs

Grip & protection

FriXion® Blue compound with Impact Brake System™

Abrasion‑resistant lining and reinforced toe cap

FriXion® Blue outsole lugs with Impact Brake System™

Upper & fit

Breathable mesh with microfiber abrasion‑resistant reinforcements and protective TPU toe cap

Ortholite® Mountain Running ergonomic 4 mm

Traditional lace closure

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On the terrain

How La Sportiva Lycan 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 Lycan 2							71

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

La Sportiva Lycan 241

Cushioning25/40
Lightness12/35
Smooth roll4/25

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The La Sportiva Lycan 2 was released in 2020.

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Popular Comparisons

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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

Lightness

Cushioning
32 mm
Lightness
305 g
Grip
6.5 mmTop 2%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
7 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%

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