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DESCRIPTION
The Levante is the result of direct collaboration with our female athletes. Working closely together, they selected every detail from the fit, lacing, and upper to the sole, creating a thoroughly researched, athlete-approved, long-distance running shoe. New XFlow™ super foam provides cushioning, reactivity, and stability while the upper is constructed to encase, support and protect without constricting the foot. The Trail Rocker™ encourages the athlete to strike a natural stance with a harmonious roll as the flex grooves ensure flexibility and agility even for the most demanding runners.
FEATURES:
• Set of structures for maximum support and stability: the knit gaiter surrounds the ankle, the wrapping system and the ergonomics of the heel comfortably secure the foot, preventing it from slipping around inside the shoe
• Trail Rocker™ promotes a smooth and rolling heel-to-toe motion for an unimpeded stride
• Flex grooves give the sole greater flexibility and agility
• Xflow™ nitrogen infused supercritical foam with an ultra dampening and resilient energy-return effect has 15% more cushioning and 18.5% more rebound yet is 18% lighter compared to traditional expanded EVA
• Bio-based Xflow™ midsole uses ethylene from sugar fermentation to substitute 30% of the traditional ethylene in the midsole
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!
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.