Should you buy it??
Check closely
based on 2 of 5 signals
Quick take
In short: what each side says
AI · critics · buyers · brand claims — each opened up in full further down ↓
Owners praise exceptional grip on snow/ice and reliable waterproofing, but sizing runs small and the short tongue design frustrates some users; performance divides at extreme cold temperatures.
The verdict
What the panel makes of it.
La Sportiva makes the Bushido II trail running shoe. It released around 2019 in Italy. The shoe uses a Vibram sole with aggressive lugs for grip. Trail runners seeking stability on rocky terrain buy it. Currently, AI systems rank it tenth among trail running shoes.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 483 buyer ratings of the Bushido II from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
483 ratings · 7 written
across 4 retailers
What owners single out
The tongue slipping issue flagged by buyers directly matches a design flaw that video reviewers likely highlighted as a usability problem.
In their words
“Bought this model during last winter and have a little bit over 120km on snow and ice. First time i tried those it was on thick icy rain where nobody was outside and friends call me crazy for going run but the grip was really impressive and almost didn't slip. Winter went on and I used them in all winter condition when goretex was a plus and my feet were always dry and grip was consistent. Like mo”
Matt · verified purchase · mec.ca
“Shoe holds up well but the tongue is too short and keeps slipping sideways. It’s enough a nuisance that The only way I’d purchase again is if the company indicated they extended the tongue length 5-6 mm.”
Nate27 · verified purchase · sportiva.com
as of June 5 · 483 buyer ratings?
The recap
Where it stands today.
- MakerBy La Sportiva — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.