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The La Sportiva Helios III is an ultralight, low-drop trail running shoe for daily training, tempo days and races on and off road. Nimble and quick, it hits the sweet spot between minimal and maxed-out for runners who want a fast, playful ride.
Who the Helios III is for
For runners who like to keep things light on groomed trails, road links and quick technical paths, especially when the pace picks up. A breathable upper of rip-stop nylon and mono-burr inserts resists abrasion, a low-profile thermo-formed toe cap protects on rocky routes, and added tongue and ankle padding makes longer days more comfortable. The firm MEMlex midsole and FriXion AT 2.0 rubber deliver multi-surface grip with a smooth roll-through, making it a sharp pick for fast miles.
This one is snug and low-volume with a narrow toe box, so most runners go up a half size, especially with wider feet. Want more cushion and protection for long mountain days? Try the Akasha II. Need more precision on steep, technical terrain? The Bushido III is the low-profile mountain runner.
Specifications
- Weight
- 177 g
- Stack height
- 20 mm heel / 16 mm forefoot
- Drop
- 4 mm
- Cushioning
- Moderate / Firm
- Midsole foam
- MEMlex (EVA)
- Plate
- None
- Grip
- FriXion AT 2.0 (Blue)
- Lug depth
- 2.5 mm
- Upper
- Air mesh with rip-stop nylon and mono-burr inserts, TPU reinforcements
- Width
- Standard
- Toe box
- Traditional
- Terrain
- Groomed Trail/Road
- Best for
- Daily training, Tempo/speed, Race
- Fit
- Fits small – Snug, low-volume fit with a narrow toe box; most runners size up ½, especially with wider feet.