La Sportiva Ultra Raptor Mountain Running Shoe - Men's

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 245 ratings
Price: $144.02 $379.80 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

Clay Night Blue
Size Chart
US Regular
Brand SizeLa Sportiva (Euro)
2.534
334.5
3.535
435.5
4.536
537
5.537.5
638
6.539
739.5
7.540
841
8.541.5
942
9.543
1043.5
10.544
1144.5
11.545
1246
12.546.5
1347
13.548
1449
US Standard Men's Width Chart
Brand SizeNarrowMediumWideX-Wide
4A, 3A, 2A, AB(N), CD(M)E, 2E3E, 4E, 5E, 6E

Product details

Sole material
Rubber
Shaft height
Tobillo
Outer material
Synthetic
Inner material
Manmade

About this item

  • It is a sneaker that can be worn for many hours at a time.
  • Breathable and waterproof.
  • Adopts a soft comfort to protect the ankle from the entry of stones or mud.
  • Reinforced with compression lines that ensure the foot wrap and great stability.
  • Maximum abrasion resistance and breathable, perfect for hiking.
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  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 34J909629
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2023
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ LA SPORTIVA
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B82M6DQP
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 245 ratings

Product Description

The Ultra Raptor is perfect for use on off-road terrain and mountain walks even over long distances.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
245 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, comfort and grip of the shoes. They mention that it's well made, has a first-class insole and that it provides great traction and stability. Some like the ankle support, and blisters. That said, opinions are mixed on fit and durability.

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28 customers mention23 positive5 negative

Customers like the quality of the shoes. They mention that they are well made, stylish, and comfortable. They also appreciate the first-class insole and the excellent sole. They say that the shoes are wonderful for hiking and that the sole provides great traction and stability.

"...The ultra raptor combines confort, great quality, traction, light weight and since the first use no blisters or pain...." Read more

"...No blisters or sore spots yet and the shoes look great. I ordered a half size larger and they fit just right...." Read more

"Love the shoes. Never had a Lasportiva, but its well made surprisingly stylish, very comfortable...." Read more

"...The size says 8.5, but fits like a 7.5. They look great though - I love the color and design." Read more

18 customers mention15 positive3 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They mention that the rubber sole is very soft, and the small nubs on the lugs are great for grip. The materials inside are more cushy, and there's great padding in the sole.

"...Every change has been for better. The ultra raptor combines confort, great quality, traction, light weight and since the first use no blisters or..." Read more

"...The padding in the sole is is great and a very noticeable step up from regular running shoes. No blisters or sore spots yet and the shoes look great...." Read more

"...Never had a Lasportiva, but its well made surprisingly stylish, very comfortable. I have flat feet and it gives me sturdy support for my arch...." Read more

"These shoes ventilate nicely and are comfortable if you buy a half-size larger. I have narrow feet and these fit well. They have great grip...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the grip of the shoes. They mention that the sole is super grippy, and the small nubs on the lugs are great for grip. They also say that the shoes are comfortable and stable, and provide excellent traction on dirt.

"...The ultra raptor combines confort, great quality, traction, light weight and since the first use no blisters or pain...." Read more

"...I have narrow feet and these fit well. They have great grip. The slight annoyance is with the short tongue...." Read more

"...The toe box provides good protection, and the sole provides excellent traction on dirt (especially downhills)...." Read more

"I like the way these shoes fit and grip the trail, but after having 3 pairs I cannot recommend them...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the ankle support of the shoes. They say it provides good protection and a feeling of support.

"Not too heavy, not too restrictive, but still gives you a feeling of support and protection over rough ground...." Read more

"...This shoe provides excelent ankle support and overall feet protection, I run on loose rocky terrain mostly...." Read more

"...The support is excelant and they are not as tight as some of the LaSportivas I have worn." Read more

"great grip in everything from mud to slickrock, quick drying, good ankle support, I'm on my 6th pair,they usually last me around 500 miles before..." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the shoes' grip on rocks. They mention that they don't get blisters or pain since the first use.

"...great quality, traction, light weight and since the first use no blisters or pain. I use them for long distance mountain running and competitions...." Read more

"...No blisters or sore spots yet and the shoes look great. I ordered a half size larger and they fit just right...." Read more

"...Never had a blister with this shoes even when running on the rain for 4+ hours...." Read more

"...I recently climbed Mt Whitney and they held up great. No blisters, great grip on the rocks and with a good wool sock my feet stayed warm in cold..." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the protection provided by the shoes. They mention that the toe box provides good protection, and the sole provides excellent traction on dirt. They also appreciate the sense of security, saying that the shoes give them a highly valuable sense of protection over rough ground.

"...The toe box provides good protection, and the sole provides excellent traction on dirt (especially downhills)...." Read more

"...restrictive, but still gives you a feeling of support and protection over rough ground. I'm preparing for a half marathon trail run...." Read more

"...This shoe provides excelent ankle support and overall feet protection, I run on loose rocky terrain mostly...." Read more

"...They stick to the ground giving you a sense of security highly valuable!" Read more

24 customers mention13 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that the fit is great, while others say that it runs small and the toe box is tight. The length is okay, but the shoes run narrow.

"...I ordered a half size larger and they fit just right. My wife was jealous and ordered her own pair in women’s, also a half size larger...." Read more

"...I'm returning these shoes because they're too small...too tight for my feet. The size says 8.5, but fits like a 7.5...." Read more

"...I have narrow feet and these fit well. They have great grip. The slight annoyance is with the short tongue...." Read more

"...great, but the reason for ending up having to return these was the poor fit, on my feet at least...." Read more

16 customers mention9 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the shoes. Some mention that it's the best quality, durable, and comfortable trail shoe they've ever worn, while others say that it tears easily, the raised lugs wear quickly, and the piping wears early.

"...I have flat feet and it gives me sturdy support for my arch. Very very happy with." Read more

"...I received this product and the box was damaged. I'm returning these shoes because they're too small...too tight for my feet...." Read more

"...A little heavy on the trail running shoe spectrum though but not clunky in any way...." Read more

"...the raised lugs wear quickly if you run a lot on concrete..." Read more

Comfortable out of the box
5 Stars
Comfortable out of the box
Great pair of hiking shoes. Bought these for hiking in Arizona. Wore them straight out of the box and went on two 8 mile hikes on very rocky, dry, loose and sometimes steep terrain and the shoes grip very well. I had read reviews on this brand and the consensus seemed to be the sizing leans towards too small. ASICS and Merrells I am good with a size 11. I ordered these shoes in an 11.5 and the fit is great.
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Ignacio Paz
5.0 out of 5 stars the best trail running shoe
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2014
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I've become a fan of La Sportiva Trail running shoes, since 2011 when I bough my first pair of Wildcats. Since then I've used the Wildcats, then Raptors and now Ultra Raptors. Every change has been for better. The ultra raptor combines confort, great quality, traction, light weight and since the first use no blisters or pain. I use them for long distance mountain running and competitions. I have been running and hikking for tha last 15 years, I have tried many brands of shoes, an no one is compared to La Sportiva.
The size runs bigger than other brands, in my case i've tried half a size and one size up. Definitely one size up works better in my case because in long distance running my feet normally swell a little.
The Ultra raptors compared to the raptors feel more confortable specially because they are wider and the materials in the inside are more cushy.
The sole is excellent, gives great traction and stability. In steep downhills my feet stay in their place, even when the shoes are wet, preventing blisters or hot spots.
I'm looking forwar to buy a second pair of UltraRaptors in case La Sportiva decides to discontinue this model.
I will definitelly recomend The UltraRaptor!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the purchase but buy large!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2020
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Only took it on one hike so far but this is a very comfortable shoe! I live in a tropical environment and need shoes that breath and keep cool which these certainly do. The padding in the sole is is great and a very noticeable step up from regular running shoes. No blisters or sore spots yet and the shoes look great. I ordered a half size larger and they fit just right. My wife was jealous and ordered her own pair in women’s, also a half size larger. She said her toes barely brush the front of the shoe but she is happy with the fit and the comfort.
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PUEBLO WEST MACHINIST
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022
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Love the shoes. Never had a Lasportiva, but its well made surprisingly stylish, very comfortable. I have flat feet and it gives me sturdy support for my arch. Very very happy with.
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bpilcher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, with a small annoyance
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2023
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These shoes ventilate nicely and are comfortable if you buy a half-size larger. I have narrow feet and these fit well. They have great grip. The slight annoyance is with the short tongue. You have to pull the tongue up as far as it will go and pull the top crossing of the laces down over the tongue or the laces will be crossing over your foot above the tongue rather than over it.
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Tiger Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars Box damaged during shipment.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022
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Seller needs to put product in a box when shipping. I received this product and the box was damaged. I'm returning these shoes because they're too small...too tight for my feet. The size says 8.5, but fits like a 7.5. They look great though - I love the color and design.
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Tiger Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars Box damaged during shipment.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022
Seller needs to put product in a box when shipping. I received this product and the box was damaged. I'm returning these shoes because they're too small...too tight for my feet. The size says 8.5, but fits like a 7.5. They look great though - I love the color and design.
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Xtremely Retired
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent trail runners and all-around
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2016
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This is my third pair of Ultra Raptors. They're great...awesome for trail running, hiking, driving, whatever. The toe box provides good protection, and the sole provides excellent traction on dirt (especially downhills). Plus a first-class insole (no need to buy super-feet, etc.). I normally wear a US 12, and the size 46 fits me perfectly.

Two minor negatives: 1) the traction is not great on wet rock or concrete. 2) the raised lugs wear quickly if you run a lot on concrete (but there is still plenty of other lugs and tread left after the primary lugs wear down).
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Robert Jellison
1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly designed lacelets
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021
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I like the way these shoes fit and grip the trail, but after having 3 pairs I cannot recommend them. The little cloth lacelets are poorly designed and will always tear long before the shoe wears out. This is the third pair I've had and each time this has occurred. It is beyond me why a $130 pair of running shoes can't design lacelets for the laces to go through that doesn't tear (even when being careful) after a couple months of use.
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Prince_Charming
3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent grip, terrible fit
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2014
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I really wanted to like these shoes because I felt based on all the online descriptions they were going to be perfect for the type of trail running I do. Its mostly a mix of running and hiking on generally steep, dry, rugged trails that we have here in southern california. So i wanted a durable shoe, that had superb grip going up and down steep inclines.

The sole on this shoe is super grippy. But because its so grippy im almost certain they would not last long. Very soft rubber sole, and the small nubs on the lugs are great for grip, but i could already tell after a few miles they would not last for long.

So yeah the grip was great, but the reason for ending up having to return these was the poor fit, on my feet at least. They were okay width wise and length wise, (i normally wear a size 11.5 and ordered a 12-- was still maybe a little too small for a hiking/trail running shoe- if i had to do it all over again and the fit issue i had with them was non-existent i would have gotten a 12,5). BUT something was definitely off in the heel. I have a slight case of overpronation, but for some reason i felt these shoes really added to that. After around 2 miles, i already started forming blisters on the inside of my ankle. Further, my feet felt extremely tired and sore, and the front of my ankle, right at the area where the shin connects to the foot was extremely sore. Not sure if it was a mix of how stiff the shoe was, the tight heel counter or what, but that was the first time my feet felt that way from just walking a couple miles (wasnt even a trail with any incline, just straight and flat).

Would give 2.5 stars if I could, but because of the grip and potential for better fit on someone elses foot ill give it 3
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