LOWA Skyterra

The LOWA Skyterra is a cushioned trail running shoe with DYNATPE® foam and Vibram outsole designed for long-distance trail running and all-terrain adventures.

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€170

Pricier than 74% of shoes · category average €152

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Key specs

Weight: 340 g
Drop: 6 mm
Heel Stack: 33 mm
Forefoot Stack: 27 mm

Best for: Trail running and long-distance off-road adventures

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…).

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Strengths

Grip

Weak points

Lightness

Cushioning
33 mm
Lightness
340 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$170

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€170

2026

340 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

All-terrain trails and mixed surfaces

Trail running and long-distance off-road adventures

Cushioning

6 mm

33 mm

27 mm

DYNATPE® responsive foam

Grip & protection

Vibram® Trac Ultra 2 with 4.5 mm lugs

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On the terrain

How LOWA Skyterra 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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FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

LOWA Skyterra51

Cushioning27/40
Lightness3/35
Smooth roll21/25

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

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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
33 mm
Lightness
340 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$170

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LOWA Skyterra

LOWA Skyterra

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