# Trail running · Sport Extreme Livigno

> Sport Extreme, at Via Prestefan 14 in Livigno, sells trail running shoes from Salomon, Altra, Asics, Saucony and Nike, plus running vests and clothing for the mountains. Its advisors help you choose lugs, cushioning and fit to match your terrain, distances and running style.

Fonte: Sport Extreme, Via Prestefan 14, 23041 Livigno (SO) · tel. +39 0342 996863 · info@sportextremelivigno.com · aperto tutti i giorni 09:00–12:30, 14:00–19:30
Pagina: https://sportextremelivigno.com/en/shop/running/trail-running/
Aggiornato: 2026-11-05

Gravel tracks, pastures, boulder fields: up high the ground changes every kilometre. We help you find a trail shoe with the grip and cushioning that suit you, and a vest to carry water and a shell.

Brands in store: Salomon, Altra, Asics, Saucony, Nike

- [Running](https://sportextremelivigno.com/en/shop/running/)
- [Trail running](https://sportextremelivigno.com/en/shop/running/trail-running/)
- [Road running](https://sportextremelivigno.com/en/shop/running/road-running/)

## The kit, piece by piece

- **Cap**: Light and perforated: it shades you from the high-altitude sun and stops sweat before it reaches your eyes.
- **Sunglasses**: A light wraparound frame that doesn't bounce on descents. Category 2 or 3 lenses: dark enough for sunny ridges, not too dark for the woods.
- **Top**: Light synthetic or merino blend that dries as you run. Flat seams where the vest straps sit, so nothing rubs. (Salomon, Odlo, Karpos)
- **Running vest**: It fits close like a top, so it doesn't bounce: soft flasks in front, shell and warm layer behind. For a few hours out, 5–8 litres is enough. (Salomon)
- **Shorts**: Light, with an inner brief and waist pockets for gels and phone. A short cut leaves your stride free on steep climbs. (Salomon, Odlo)
- **GPS watch**: It tracks distance, climb and altitude. With a route loaded you can find the trail again when fog hides the waymarks; check the battery lasts longer than your run.
- **Socks**: Thin synthetic socks with no seams over the toes: your foot slides less inside the shoe and blisters come later, even on long descents.
- **Trail shoes**: Deep lugs for dirt and grass, sticky rubber for wet rock and a toe bumper against stones. On descents the fit must hold your heel and midfoot firmly. (Salomon, Altra, Asics, Saucony, Nike)

## How to choose

- **Lugs**: Lugs of 3–4 mm work on dry, hard-packed trails; 5 mm and up grip in mud, wet grass and soft ground. Widely spaced lugs stop mud from clogging the sole.
- **Rubber and protection**: On wet rock, sticky rubber is what counts. A rock plate in the midsole protects the sole of your foot from sharp stones; a rubber toe bumper protects your toes when you catch a rock.
- **Hold on descents**: Your foot slides forward on descents: heel and midfoot must stay put, with room for your toes. Lacing that closes the midfoot well prevents black toenails after long descents.
- **Vest and supplies**: For a few hours, a 5–8 litre vest with two soft flasks is enough; long days and races with mandatory kit call for 10–12 litres. It should fit close without squeezing your chest when you breathe hard.

## Trails to run

The trails around Livigno start from the valley floor at 1,816 m and climb towards ridges and alpine pastures. Trail no. 190, the Tröi da li Téa, contours along the western slope: 7 km with about 200 m of climb, past the tée, the old wooden houses. In July the Stralivigno, a mountain half marathon, packs 21 km and about 450 m of climb between 1,800 and 2,000 m.

## What terrain will you be on?

- **Smooth trails**: On gravel tracks and easy paths, a versatile shoe with medium lugs and decent cushioning works well. It also handles short stretches of tarmac on the way to the trail.
- **Technical terrain**: On boulder fields, roots and mud, look for deep lugs, sticky rubber, a toe bumper and a fit that holds your foot firmly. Medium cushioning lets you feel where you land.
- **Long distances**: For long runs and ultras, choose generous cushioning and a roomy forefoot, because your feet will swell. Stick with the drop your legs are used to.

## Tell us where you run

We ask what trails you run, how far and how often, then let you try several models from Salomon, Altra, Asics, Saucony and Nike. The advice is for your feet and your stride, whatever the brand. And in Livigno's duty-free zone, there's no VAT.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need waterproof trail shoes?

Trail shoes with a waterproof membrane are useful in cold mud, snow and rain, and early or late in the season. In summer they run warmer, and water that gets in over the collar struggles to get out. For the warm months, many runners prefer a breathable upper that dries quickly.

### What should I carry on a mountain run?

On a mountain run, carry water, a light windproof or waterproof jacket and a warm layer, even when the valley is sunny. Mountain weather changes fast and it's colder at the top. A running vest keeps everything steady as you move, and a charged phone is there for emergencies.

### What size running vest do I need?

For a few hours out, a 5–8 litre vest holds two soft flasks, a light shell and some food. Long days and races with mandatory kit, such as a shell, warm layer, survival blanket and head torch, usually call for 10–12 litres. More than the litres, what matters is a close fit that doesn't bounce.

### Do I need poles for trail running?

On long, steep climbs, folding poles let your arms help you push and spare your legs on the way down; when you don't need them, they stow in your vest. On short, runnable routes they're often unnecessary. In races, check the rules: some events ban them.