![]() La Sportiva Jackal particularly stands out from other trail shoes through its midsole. It should also be mentioned that the outsole should be able to last lots of miles as it feels really solid. And the shoes surprised me very positively as the 3mm lugs provided a much better grip than I had expected. I actually went looking for more muddy stretches so I could test the shoes as much as possible. But even when it was muddy, and I ran up and down a couple of very steep hills, I rarely slipped in the mud. It goes without saying that when the outsole has to handle pretty much everything, it cannot be specialized for one purpose. In addition the rubber compound also feels sticky which contributes to providing a great grip. La Sportiva calls it the Impact Brake System. It has 3mm lugs and they are strategically placed in a way which makes them excellent for braking when you are going downhill. This means that you should be able to use it in snow and ice, in soft and muddy terrain and on rocks, cliffs and loose stones. Jackals outsole (produced in what La Sportiva have named FriXion XT 2.0) is designed to be able to handle pretty much everything. I tested it on days when it was raining or the day after it was raining, so the terrain was always muddy. I have primarily tested Jackal in soft terrain, in the woods close my home. Even when I am on my way to the woods and have to run a few hundred yards on asphalt, I feel like my legs and feet are well protected. Here I get lots of cushioning and a great grip. But when I use La Sportivas Jackal its not a problem for me. Occasionally I think that trail shoes don´t have a lot of cushioning which leaves you too much in touch with the surface. Everything in these shoes is targeted to go far, and protect your feet and legs as most as possible. Jackal is suited for long trail runs - ultra-long trail runs.
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