La Sportiva Wildcats vs Raptors

PU=Durability

EVA=Cushioning

Yeah, so the Salomons should be more durable, right?

Probably, but that doesn't mean the La Sportivas aren't durable enough. I know Skurka used them, I am not sure how many pairs he went through though.

The Wildcat and Raptor feel almost identical except that the Wildcat has much more cushion, and as a consquence much less flex. The only other difference is that think that the Raptor were a little bit more snug on my foot. Both good shoes.

I wrote this in another thread… The wildcats are plenty durable IMO.

First pair lasted only 450 miles before complete blow out. The mesh blew out on the bottom seam on both sides of the shoe. I attribute it to improperly fitted superfeet insoles and general rot from three weeks of soaked feet. All other pairs have been swapped out after about 750 miles, which is as far as I like to push a shoe. Generally they've been in useable shape after that still.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=27166&startat=20

Just a heads up if you are shopping. Backcountry gear has this shoe on sale for $104. Today is 8/6 and I think the sale lasts for a few days. (No affiliation with Backcountry Gear.) Of course I ordered a pair on Amazon yesterday for $130!

This thread is 4 years old, you could post this in gear deals if you think it is a good deal that people might be interested in.