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The La Sportiva Akyra GTX is an Italian-made waterproof trail running and technical hiking shoe combining a Gore-Tex Extended Comfort membrane, three-layer AirMesh / MicroLite Skeleton™ / Flex-Guard™ upper, TrailCage System™ midfoot wrap, and FriXion XT dual-compound outsole with Trail Rocker2™ Impact Brake System™ — engineered for ultra-trail, ultra-marathon, and demanding Himalayan terrain in all weather conditions — buy in Nepal at Makalu e-Traders
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The La Sportiva Akyra GTX occupies the highest-protection tier of La Sportiva’s Mountain Running® lineup — a waterproof-capable trail shoe engineered for athletes and outdoor adventurers who push into most demanding terrain.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | La Sportiva (Italy — Ziano di Fiemme, Trentino) |
| Product Name | Akyra GTX |
| Generation | Original v1 (GTX variant of original Akyra; current updated generation is Akyra II GTX, Item 44H) |
| Activity Type | Trail running; ultra-trail; ultra-marathon; technical mountain hiking; fast-packing |
| Gender | Men’s & Women’s (separate lasts; Women’s sizing: EU 36–42) |
| Weight (per single shoe, US Men’s size 9 / EU 42) | ~330 g / ~11.35 oz (Trail and Ultra Running — confirmed La Sportiva official data) |
| Weight (non-GTX Akyra v1, same size) | ~320 g / ~11.35 oz (minor weight difference; GTX membrane adds minimal weight at this construction level) |
| Heel Stack Height | 25 mm (Trail and Ultra Running, confirmed across multiple reviews) |
| Forefoot Stack Height | 16 mm (Trail and Ultra Running, confirmed across multiple reviews) |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop | 9 mm (all sources — consistently confirmed) |
| Midsole Cushioning Hardness | 32A Shore durometer (MEMlex EVA — Trail and Ultra Running) |
| Upper — Layer 1 (inner) | AirMesh Ultra-Comfort — seamless breathable mesh |
| Upper — Layer 2 (structural) | Thermo-adhesive TPU MicroLite Skeleton™ |
| Upper — Layer 3 (outer protection) | Flex-Guard™ microfibre abrasion-resistant inserts |
| Midfoot System | TrailCage System™ — TPU cage between upper layers; lace-activated; La Sportiva proprietary |
| Inner Lining (non-GTX) | AirMesh (heel only) |
| Waterproof Membrane | Gore-Tex Extended Comfort — full bootie construction; PFC-containing (note: Akyra II GTX upgrades to PFC-free ePE Gore-Tex Invisible Fit) |
| Waterproof Rating | Gore-Tex certified — fully waterproof at membrane level; resists sustained water immersion up to bootie seal height |
| Breathability | Gore-Tex Extended Comfort tier — optimised for aerobic / active use; superior moisture vapour transmission vs Gore-Tex Performance Comfort |
| Midsole | Dual-Injection MEMlex EVA — full-length; shock-absorbing; compression-set resistant |
| Midsole Reinforcement | TPU heel insert — added impact resistance and structure in heel strike zone |
| Footbed / Insole | OrthoLite® Mountain Running — removable; open-cell foam; antimicrobial |
| Outsole Compound | FriXion XT — dual-compound: tacky inner / harder-wearing perimeter (FriXion “Red” family — middle ground between La Sportiva’s grippy “White” and durable “Blue” compounds — Blister Review) |
| Outsole System | Trail Rocker2™ + Impact Brake System™ (IBS) — natural outer-heel to inner-toe gait; 20% vibration reduction vs standard lug pattern (inSPORTline — La Sportiva official claim) |
| Heel Lug System | Trail Bite — aggressive, undercut angled heel lugs for downhill braking |
| Outsole Shape | Sharp upward forefoot rocker — supports smooth heel-to-toe transition (The Big Outside review) |
| Available Sizes (Men’s) | EU 38–47.5 (including half sizes); recommend sizing up 0.5 from street shoe size |
| Available Sizes (Women’s) | EU 36–42 (including half sizes) |
| Fit Characteristic | Medium volume — snug heel and midfoot; roomier toe box than La Sportiva narrow-last models |
| Last | Standard La Sportiva mountain running last (predecessor to Tempo 2 used in Akyra II) |
| Terrain Optimised For | Technical rocky trails; talus; scree; loose dirt; wet rock; mud; ultra-distance courses; mountain approaches |
| Vegan Status | Yes — confirmed vegan (no animal-derived materials) |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| Certifications | Gore-Tex licensed product; CE-registered manufacturer (La Sportiva); no specific EN trail shoe standard applicable |
| Impact Reduction (IBS) | 20% vibration reduction vs non-IBS lug pattern (La Sportiva official claim — inSPORTline) |
| Sizing Note | La Sportiva recommends sizing up 0.5 EU from your street shoe size for all Akyra / Akyra GTX models |
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