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La Sportiva Bushido III vs Topo Athletic Pursuit 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Topo Athletic Pursuit 2 is the lighter option — 2 g lighter than the La Sportiva Bushido III (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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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298 g
Cushioned trail running shoe with a roomy toe box, 5mm drop and grippy outsole for long days on mixed terrain.
Check price Full details →La Sportiva Bushido III vs Topo Athletic Pursuit 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Topo Athletic Pursuit 2 wins — at 298 g it is 2 g (1%) 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.
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