La Sportiva Bushido III Women’s Trail Running Shoes

The La Sportiva Bushido III Women’s is a technical mountain running shoe designed for trail runners who need exceptional grip, stability and protection on challenging terrain. Evolving from the legendary Bushido series, this updated version delivers improved breathability, a refined fit and enhanced traction for confident movement across rocky trails, alpine routes and technical singletrack.

Built for precision and control, the Bushido III features a redesigned FriXion® Red bi-compound outsole with aggressive lugs and wraparound construction that improves grip and stability on uneven and off-camber terrain. The result is a shoe that feels secure when cornering, climbing and descending across unpredictable surfaces.

The updated women’s fit offers a comfortable, performance-focused feel with a new Wide Fit option that provides extra room through the forefoot and toe box without sacrificing the secure lockdown the Bushido range is known for. The sock-like slip-on construction hugs the foot comfortably, while reinforced overlays and a TPU toe cap provide protection from rocks and trail debris.

Ideal for mountain runners, technical trail enthusiasts and anyone looking for a highly stable trail shoe, the Bushido III delivers confidence when the trail gets rough.

Key Features

• Technical women’s trail running shoe for mountain and rugged terrain
• Updated outsole design provides improved traction and durability
• New Wide Fit option:
  • +7mm additional forefoot circumference
  • +2mm extra toe box height
• Sock-like slip-on construction creates a secure, comfortable fit
• Updated side panels improve breathability
• TPU toe cap adds protection on rocky trails
• Outsole wraps around the midsole for improved stability on technical terrain
• FriXion® Red bi-compound rubber outsole provides excellent grip across varied surfaces
• STB stabilisation technology enhances control and reduces torsion

Ideal For

The La Sportiva Bushido III Women’s is suited to:

• Technical trail running
• Mountain running
• Alpine adventures
• Rocky and uneven trails
• Trail racers seeking stability and traction
• Runners who prefer a secure performance fit

Specifications

• Weight: 250g (half pair)
• Drop: 6mm
• Fit: Performance
• Last: Women’s Racing Lite Ergo
• Cushioning: 35A
• Cushioning Rating: 6/10
• Traction Rating: 8/10
• Protection Rating: 8/10
• Stability Rating: 10/10

Upper

• Air Mesh upper
• Thermal Adhesive Microfiber overlays
• High Frequency Welded Ripstop reinforcements
• Mono-burr mesh inserts
• TPU toe protection

Midsole

• 4mm LaSpEVA cushioning layer
• Compression moulded MEMlex EVA
• 1.5mm dual-density compressed EVA forefoot rock guard
• TPU STB inserts for enhanced stability

Outsole

• FriXion® XT 2.0 V-Groove3™ bi-compound rubber
• FLEX inserts
• 4mm lugs for aggressive trail traction

Sustainability Features

• Ortholite® Hybrid footbed containing:
  • 5% recycled rubber
  • 15% production waste foam
• Recycled Air Mesh heel lining