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Kahtoola NANOspikes vs La Sportiva Bushido III

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Kahtoola NANOspikes is the lighter option — 16 g lighter than the La Sportiva Bushido III (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Kahtoola NANOspikes La Sportiva Bushido III
Weight 284 g · 0.284 kg · 0.63 lb 300 g · 0.300 kg · 0.66 lb
Brand Kahtoola La Sportiva
Category Footwear Footwear
Kahtoola NANOspikes
284 g

Lightweight traction device for light snow and ice.

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La Sportiva Bushido III
300 g

Technical trail running shoe with Bi-Compound FriXion XT 2.0 outsole and 4mm lugs for aggressive grip on rocky terrain. Weight per shoe (men's).

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Kahtoola NANOspikes vs La Sportiva Bushido III: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Kahtoola NANOspikes wins — at 284 g it is 16 g (5%) lighter than the La Sportiva Bushido III (300 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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