DESCRIPTION

Delivering the perfect blend of cushion, responsiveness and outsole traction, the Akasha II is the preferred shoe for trail runners seeking technical terrain or high mileage outings. In addition to aesthetic modifications, the 2022 updates of the Akasha II focus on increased durability, protection and breathability.

SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM#: M #56A

UPPER: AirMesh / TPU Exo-Skeleton / Dynamic ProTechTion™ Reinforcements / Thermal adhesive microfiber / TPU Toecap

LINING: AirMesh (heel only)

MIDSOLE: 3mm LaSpEVA / Dual-Injection Shock Absorbing MEMlex EVA / Cushion Platform™ / TPU STB inserts

SOLE: FriXion® XT 2.0/ Trail Rocker™ with Impact Brake System™ / 4.5mm lugs

CUSHIONING: Midsole: 30A

LAST • FIT: Tempo • Medium

FEATURES

Highly breathable 3D AirMesh upper is very accommodating and snugs up to any volume foot.

Dynamic ProTechTion™ HF overlays on the forefoot provide lightweight, flexible protection.

SIZE CHART

FOOTWEAR SIZING

La Sportiva shoes are built on European half sizes which are smaller increments than US half sizes. This gives us four extra sizes per size run, which gives you a better fit! MORE SIZES = BETTER FIT!

LA SPORTIVA FOOTWEAR SIZE CONVERSION CHART

MENS	EUROPEAN	WOMENS
5	37	6
5.5	37.5	6.5
6	38	7
6.5	38.5	7.5
6.5+	39	7.5+
7	39.5	8
7.5	40	8.5
8	40.5	9
8.5	41	9.5
8.5+	41.5	9.5+
9	42	10
9.5	42.5	10.5
10	43	11
10.5	43.5	11.5
10.5+	44	11.5+
11	44.5	12
11.5	45	12.5
12	45.5	13
12.5	46	13.5
12.5+	46.5	13.5+
13	47	14

KIDS FOOTWEAR SIZING CHART

More sizes means a better fit! La Sportiva shoes are built on European half sizes which are smaller increments than US half sizes. This gives us five extra sizes per size run, which gives you a better fit!

KIDS	EUROPEAN
8 Kid	25
9 Kid	26
10 Kid	27
11 Kid	28
11 Kid	28/29
12 Kid	29
13 Kid	30
13 Kid	30/31
13.5 Kid	31
1 Kid	32
1 Kid	32/33
2M / 2.5W	33
2.5+M/3.5W	34
2.5+M/3.5W	34/35

FITTING SHOES

And you thought buying a new car was tough... Getting the perfect fit in a pair of hiking boots is rarely as simple as relaying your size. Most good boot fitters will measure your foot on a Brannock device. Overall length is actually a minor element of boot fitting. In the ideal world, our left foot would be a mirror image of our right, while the ball of our foot would line up exactly with the last-maker's idea of the perfect foot. This is almost never the case because other factors such as heel to ball length, volume, and width are critical in gaining a perfect fit. A good salesperson will address each of these issues.

To use our size chart to fit mountain boots, find your American size then go across to your European size, and then add one half size. When trying on boots make sure to bring the socks you would normally wear and any orthotics or custom footbeds you use. Another note: our shoes are handmade, and you can experience minor variations in sizing from pair to pair in a given size. What you’re looking for is the size that holds your toes ever so slightly away from the front of the boot while the lacing system is snug across the top of your arch. To check the length, you should be able to slip one finger behind your heel when you are standing up with the boot unlaced and your toes touching the front. The fit across the top of your arch is the single most important factor. If the lacing system here does not hold your foot in place, the boot will not be stable on your foot while you walk. If the boot is too short, your toes will get smashed walking down hill. Too long and your heel will slide up and down and give you blisters. Be patient, ask questions and make sure you’ve got the right size and the right fit and the right boot before you hit the trail.

SIZING CHART HOW TO FIND YOUR MEASUREMENT

Akasha II - Men