Review of Crispi Attivas ***Updated 11/27/25***

[mtwarden]

I've been looking for a shoe that bridges the gap between trail runner and boot; going to give the Attivas a go to see if they fill that gap.

First I ordered the Attiva in my normal size—11 (44.5); received them and they were waaaaay too big. Ordered a 10.5 and it was too big as well. Ordered a 10 and it looks like it's going to work. I own three pairs of Crispi boots, all in size 11 and all fit great. I own a half dozen LaSportiva Akashas, all in size 11 and they fit great.

Size 10 and two size 11's

Crispi Attiva Review

 

[mtwarden]

Well the speed lace system had to go; too much trouble getting my foot in. Also the laces were too short when you removed the little toggles, so had to get some longer cord.

I did use them yesterday on my first weighted/steep workout. The trail climbs 1200' in a mile, so it's steep. It's also littered with rock; obnoxious fine grit rock, little rock, medium rock, big rock and stretches of just rock slab. The Vibram soles did a good job.

The pack was 35 lbs and didn't feel uncomfortable w/ the low shoes.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Mike's full review is live on the homepage. Check it out to see what he thought after putting a lot of miles on the Attivas.

Crispi Attiva Review

 

[mtwarden]

Thanks Justin and Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[dtrkyman]

Those boots trashed my heels, fit seemed good and they were light and comfy until I covered some miles. First and last pair of Crispi for me.

I have since switched to barefoot "boots".

 

[mtwarden]

I haven’t had any issues with my heels; if the toe box was a little bigger I wouldn’t complain.

 

[Team4LongGun]

Great write up Mike. The sizing thing is maddening!

La sportiva is that way for me, with their Raptor 2's. I had to go up a half size on them.

We put a guy on the moon 50 years ago.........

 

[mtwarden]

My wife has a pair of Raptors—she loves them.

I tried several La Sportiva shoes back when I was running, all were too tight in the toebox—then the Akasha came out. Honestly I think I’ve worn out close to twenty pairs of them— I keep a “stock” of them in my closet