LOWA Citux

The LOWA Citux is a lightweight, agile trail running shoe with carbon-reinforced midsole and grippy rubber outsole designed for fast, technical mountain and trail running.

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5 video reviews

€170

Pricier than 74% of shoes · category average €152

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Key specs

Weight: 250 g
Drop: 4 mm
Heel Stack: 21.5 mm
Forefoot Stack: 17.5 mm

Best for: Fast-paced trail running, skyrunning and technical mountain trail events

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

Lightness

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
22 mm
Lightness
250 gTop 11%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
Affordability
$170

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€170

2023

250 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical mountain trails and fast trail running

Fast-paced trail running, skyrunning and technical mountain trail events

Cushioning

4 mm

21.5 mm

17.5 mm

Triple-density EVA with LOWA® DYNAEVA® and carbon-reinforced Rebound Plate

Grip & protection

LOWA® TRAC® or LOWA® TRAC® SPEED rubber outsole for traction

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On the terrain

How LOWA Citux 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
LOWA Citux							58

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

LOWA Citux72

Cushioning20/40
Lightness27/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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The LOWA Citux was released in 2023.

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A higher overall score (91 vs 76)
More cushioning (44 vs 21.5 mm heel stack)

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Better than LOWA Citux at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 76)
More cushioning (33 vs 21.5 mm heel stack)

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Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

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Better than LOWA Citux at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 76)
A lighter option (15 g less)
More cushioning (23.5 vs 21.5 mm heel stack)

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Popular Comparisons

Compare the LOWA Citux with other top trail running shoes from leading brands, including LOWA for the ultimate trail running experience.

Shoes

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

Lightness

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
22 mm
Lightness
250 gTop 11%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
Affordability
$170

Pick a ground

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LOWA Citux

LOWA Citux

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