The third edition of an award-winning shoe, the La Sportiva Bushido III GTX is a lightweight trail running shoe with plenty of protection. From top to bottom, that includes a thermoplastic film for added durability, a waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX membrane for all-weather protection, a TPU skeleton for added stability, and a rock plate underfoot to prevent bruising and limit foot fatigue as we pile up the miles. In spite of all that protection, the Bushido remains a lightweight trail runner that's renowned for its trail feel and its clutch traction on tough, rocky terrain.