The Akasha II is an alpine fortress designed for the toughest mountain ultras. Its dual-injection MEMlex EVA cushion platform, STB lateral stabilization, and FriXion Red rubber provide unyielding security across brutal alpine scree.
Skip it — or buy it
Verdict: buySkip it if
You are looking for an ultralight, bouncy speed racer for smooth fire-roads. Heavy 310g build and dense EVA prioritize protection over light speed.
You have wide feet and buy your standard street shoe size without testing. La Sportiva's European mountain last runs notoriously small and narrow.
You do mixed road-to-trail runs with significant paved mileage. 4.5mm FriXion Red mountain rubber feels heavy and firm on hard asphalt.
Buy it if
You need supreme ankle and footbed stability on treacherous alpine scree. STB Control inserts prevent lateral ankle rolling on uneven rock.
You want armored toe and upper protection against sharp granite gouges. Dynamic ProTechTion TPU perimeter guards against rock impacts.
You demand trustworthy downhill braking traction on steep mountain descents. Impact Brake System lug orientation provides superior downhill control.
What the community says
Synthesized from 18 wear-test videos and 165+ Reddit runner logs.
- n=28
European Small SizingSevere
Runs 0.5 to a full size small compared to standard US running sizing.
- n=20
Substantial Shoe WeightModerate
310g weight is noticeable on fast, runnable flats compared to modern trail racers.
