The Speedland RX:LDVL is a high-performance running shoe for gravel roads, door-to-trail, and relatively tamer trail surfaces.
Best Use
Surface
Stability
All Women's Road Shoes
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Daily TrainersDaily Trainers
As the broad base of the running shoe pyramid, daily trainers are the definition of a go-to running shoe. They prioritize dependable comfort, support, durability, and routine versatility. They're a staple in every runner's closet. If you're newer to running shoes, you can confidently start your journey here.
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Performance TrainersPerformance Trainers
Performance trainers (or "super trainers") blend elements of daily trainers and super shoes, often giving you the benefits of advanced foams and plates, but adapted for daily training. They make fast runs faster and long runs easier. Highly versatile, many are also great choices as accessible racing shoes.
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Super ShoesSuper Shoes
The pinnacle of the pyramid, super shoes are the fastest running shoes you can buy. They're designed to race your absolute best and are the apex of running shoe technology and innovation. Often built with carbon-fiber plates and cutting-edge superfoams for the highest energy return, they're made for ultimate racing speed.
Women's Running Shoes by Surface
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Roads & PavementRoads & Pavement
Road running shoes feature smooth outsoles that are designed for running on paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and bike paths.
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Smooth Trails & FireroadsSmooth Trails & Fireroads
Designed to handle most trail runs, these shoes prioritize comfort and a smooth ride. These shoes are great for anything from smooth singletrack, park trails, and fireroads making them ideal for those who run from their doorstep on streets before hitting the trail.
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Rocky & Technical TrailsRocky & Technical Trails
These shoes are best used for hard, rugged trails such as shale, granite or sandstone where grip on smooth surfaces and underfoot protection are important.
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Soft & Muddy TrailsSoft & Muddy Trails
Designed for use in muddy, soggy conditions, these shoes feature very aggressive outsoles that dig deep into soft ground for exceptional traction.
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Snowy & Icy TrailsSnowy & Icy Trails
These shoes feature technical outsoles designed to grip snowy and icy trails making them ideal for winter trail running.
Cushioning Level
Cushioning level, or stack height, refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this category, we reference the amount of cushioning below the forefoot as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.
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Minimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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Low
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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Medium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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High
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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Maximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Stability Level
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Neutral Running Shoes
Neutral shoes support the foot through a normal range of arch collapse and generally do not have built-in technology to correct movement.
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Stability Running Shoes
Stability shoes are a great option for those who overpronate or need added support. These shoes help to limit the inward rolling motion of the ankle while running or walking and assist in guiding the foot straight through the gait cycle.
At A Glance:
- Hybrid performance for gravel, roads, and light trails
- Included carbon plate is removable to go from racer to super trainer
- Dual-zone fit and 3.5 mm lugs for adaptability
Product Highlights:
Inspired by Leadville, CO and its iconic 100-mile ultramarathon, the Speedland RX:LDVL combines road and trail elements to create a highly responsive gravel racing shoe. But you don't have to race or run ultras to enjoy its energetic and inherently stable ride for all your daily training, too. Whether you hit pavement on your way to the trails, or regularly run dirt and gravel fireroads, it's built to handle it all.
While it shares its midsole shape with its road-only RX siblings, the LDVL debuts a new, trail-adapted TPEE superfoam for the carrier layer. Together with the drop-in core layer of supercritical foam, you'll experience the best of both worlds: durability and responsiveness custom-tuned for the trails, with plusher comfort closer to your soles.
As with other Speedland models, you can remove the included carbon fiber plate whenever you like. With this unique design, you can choose your stiffness and propulsion, changing from aggressive racer to softer trainer and back again. If you prefer, you can swap in the optional Carbitex GearFlex carbon fiber plate (sold separately) for more flexible propulsion.
Up top, the airy spacer mesh upper is upgraded with a hook-and-loop strap to complement the one multi-directional Li2 dial. This BOA Fit System dial enables quick micro-adjustments tighter and looser. So, you can dial in the PerformFit Wrap to your preferred setting for snug comfort, and secure the ankle strap for better off-road lockdown.
Underneath it all, the Liteform polyurethane outsole provides versatile 3.5 mm lugs. With impressive grip and durability, it's ready to shred countless miles at whatever paces you like.
If you want propulsive performance and unequaled customizability for training and gravel racing, lock into the Speedland RX:LDVL.
Model Number: RX:LDVL
Specs & FitLearn More
Shoe Specs
- Weight: Coming Soon
- Heel Stack: Coming Soon
- Forefoot Stack: Coming Soon
- Heel-Toe Offset: 7 mm
How We Measure Our Shoe Specs
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We measure every shoe in-house to provide accurate and consistent details.
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Weight
The weight is based on a Men's size 9 for Men's and Unisex shoes or Women's size 8 for Women's shoes. The weight listed is for a single shoe, including the laces.
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Heel Stack
The heel stack refers to how high your heel sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Forefoot Stack
Forefoot stack refers to how high the ball of the foot sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Heel-toe Offset
Heel-toe offset (drop) is the difference in height between the heel stack and the forefoot stack. We use the number given to us by the brand.
How We Measure Shoe Fit
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All measurements are based on Medium width. Note: fit is relative to the "average" running shoe.
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We partner with SmartLast, a program by Heeluxe, to use advanced shoe-measuring technology, to provide objective measurements for toe box, midfoot, and heel widths as well as overall length.
Cushioning Level
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MinimalMinimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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LowLow
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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MediumMedium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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HighHigh
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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MaximalMaximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- Uncompressed TPEE superfoam is supercritical foam that isn't compression-molded, but is simply cut and smoothed into shape as the carrier base layer. Its responsiveness and durability are specially tuned for the trails.
- Proprietary drop-in core foam is a supercritical blend of OBC, EVA, and nylon compounds for a slightly plusher but still responsive underfoot experience. This thick layer (15 mm heel / 10 mm forefoot) is removable to insert or remove the included carbon fiber plate. This shoe isn't compatible with custom or third-party orthotics, insoles, or inserts.
- Carbon fiber plate (included) is full-length and removable. For max propulsion, this road-tuned plate is different and much stiffer than Speedland's optional Carbitex plate sold separately. If desired, the RX:LDVL is made to work with either plate.
OUTSOLE
- Liteform PU provides full-length polyurethane coverage for confident grip over variable road, gravel, and trail conditions.
- 3.5 mm lugs provide an ideal balance of grip, durability, and adaptability across multiple surfaces.
UPPER
- Spacer mesh is light and breathable, with strategically placed high-tenacity fibers for durability.
- PerformFit Wrap combines supportive overlays to securely wrap your midfoot.
- BOA Fit System utilizes a multi-directional Li2 dial to engage the PerformFit Wrap. This dial offers micro-adjustability in both directions, allowing you to instantly tighten or loosen the fit as quickly and as often as you like.
- Hook-and-loop strap nearer your ankle allows customizable lockdown.
