"When it comes to long days in the mountains that involve both on-trail and off-trail travel over a variety of surfaces, it's hard to argue against the La Sportiva Mutant ($185) for its grip, comfort, and durability. Equipped with relatively widely spaced 6.5-millimeter lugs, the brand's FriXion XF 2.0 rubber outsole, and a unique wrap-around upper and lacing system that holds the foot securely, this shoe is confident whether moving over solid rock, duffy forest trails, kitty-litter gravel, mud, and anything in between."
"This isn't a pure running shoe. The 10-millimeter drop is high in the trail running world, but a bit of rocker helps make it reasonable for running. The stack height of 26 millimeters at the heel and 16 millimeters at the toe is less than many of the ultra-cushioned shoes on the market, but it allows for a close-to-the-ground feel while still providing enough protection from rocks."
The La Sportiva Mutant offers exceptional grip, comfort, and durability for long mountain days that mix on-trail and off-trail travel. Relatively widely spaced 6.5-millimeter lugs and FriXion XF 2.0 sticky rubber provide confident traction on rock, forest duff, gravel, mud, and varied surfaces. A wrap-around upper and lacing system holds the foot securely for scrambling and technical terrain. The shoe features a 10-millimeter drop, 26 mm heel and 16 mm toe stack height, and about 11.3 ounces weight for a US men's 9. The upper is thick and durable but lacks a rock plate, so sharp impacts can be felt. The shoe is uncomfortable on pavement and hard-packed trails.
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