I've been wanting to try these for a long time. I love the La Sportiva brand, and I just think these looked tough. And they are! They are also super comfortable. I feared they'd be a tad heavy for my taste, and really, their weight proves that is true on paper, but I didn't notice it on the trail at all. I have run several miles on the trail and hiked several more, and I love them. One of my big hesitations to buying these was that I am kinda trying to work my way to more minimalist and therefore natural footwear; though these don't fit that bill, the trails I run are so rough and jagged that there wouldn't be any way I could go that route any way. I'm very stoked about these, and no matter how minimal I end up on my road runs and in everyday life, I will always have a pair of these for trail running, hiking, and just for when I want to step into some grade-A cushion and comfort. Oh, and I'm a shoe guy. I love shoes of all types. I'd be lying if I said I don't love how these bad boys look and how the red and black go so well together. Just freaking buy them. Do note the US sizes are small. I usually wear a US size 11 and Euro size 45, so I have to go up to an 11.5 in La Sportiva shoes because they're 45 Euro aligns with a US 11.5. Peace. Love. Be the light.
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