"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I have been running in the La Sportiva Cyklon Cross GTX Trail Running Shoe through a full winter season and it has handled everything from packed snow to slushy mud without letting a drop of moisture through. The integrated gaiter is a game changer for winter trail running, keeping snow and debris out completely so I can focus on the run instead of what is getting into my shoe. The BOA dial lets me fine-tune the fit on the fly even with cold hands, which matters more than you might think on a long winter effort.""Winter does not cancel trail season. It just raises the bar on what your footwear needs to do. The La Sportiva Cyklon Cross GTX Trail Running Shoe was engineered for exactly the conditions that send most trail runners indoors, combining GORE-TEX waterproofing, an integrated gaiter, and a FriXion outsole built for snow and ice into a single shoe that keeps you moving confidently when the trails get cold and technical. The integrated stretch mesh gaiter zips closed over the shoe opening to block out snow, mud, and trail debris before it ever gets near your sock, and GORE-TEX Extended Comfort keeps moisture from penetrating the upper while maintaining the breathability needed for sustained running effort. The BOA Fit System dial delivers precise and repeatable fit adjustment even with gloved or cold hands, and the TPU toe cap and microfiber mudguard protect the front of the foot from rocks and root strikes hidden under snow cover. Underfoot, a dual-density compression-molded EVA midsole with stabilizing inserts provides support and cushioning on uneven winter terrain, while the FriXion XF 2. 0 sole with 7mm lugs and Impact Brake System V-Groove grips snow and ice with a confidence that flat-lugged trail shoes simply cannot match."