The La Sportiva Bushido III Wide Trail Running Shoecomes in cool and controlled with an airier upper and a beefier lug pattern. The Stability Control System consists of lateral and medial side panels that wrap from lace to sole for enhanced torsional control atop technical terrain, and this iteration utilizes new fabrication for these side panels to increase airflow and comfort as we test our grit. From the mud in the valley to the rocks of the ridgeline, the sole's revamped lug pattern and sticky rubber compound solidify our strikes and toe offs throughout it all. Customer feedback suggests this shoe runs small, we would suggest sizing up if you are unused to a tight performance fit.