Review: La Sportiva Akasha

I have run in a range of shoe brands over the years. I have a “normal” & neutral foot so usually just bought shoes that reviewed well and were well priced.  A couple of particular shoes I seemed to use more than others were Asics Nimbus & Nike Pegasus. The Nimbus were great for big road running miles & the Pegasus could handle everything and were my “trail” shoe of choice before I ever brought a set of dedicated trail shoes. The common feature was the cushioned ride.

Since buying my first set of La Sportiva Helios I have loved the fit, grip and feel on the trails of La Sportiva shoes. The Helios for most trails and races and the Bushido’s for really rocky or technical trails. I did sometimes wish for a more cushioned model for long runs or long days on the trail exploring.

Enter the Akasha! It’s a neutral, cushioned shoe designed for long runs & ultra-races in challenging terrain. I love these shoes. The fit is still great but with a bit more room in the toe box which is appreciated a few hours into a mountain run. The outer protection is plentiful and the grip is awesome. So for me it’s a trail version of what I loved in some other shoes. These are my Sunday Long Run specials but I’ll also look to this model when I next step up to an Ultra!

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Review by Aaron Knight