The real test begins when the first impressions fade. First impressions can be deceiving. A soft underfoot feel or a strong energy return is often enough to create excitement during the first few kilometers.

The true value of a trail running shoe, however, reveals itself as the hours pass, fatigue sets in, and every small flaw begins to make itself known.

The LOWA Skyterra was tested over approximately 500 kilometers in the Greek mountains, through daily training runs, ultramarathon races, mountain traverses, and fastpacking adventures, across dry, muddy, and wet terrain.

After roughly 500 kilometers, its character becomes unmistakably clear. The Skyterra was never designed to be the fastest trail running shoe on the market. It was designed to remain comfortable, stable, and dependable when a day in the mountains turns into a truly long adventure.