- Brand: La Sportiva - Color: Black/Yellow - Size: EU 42 Purchased in 2023 and used for summer day hikes and hut stays. There is a slight heel lift, a common issue with these shoes, but it has been repaired, so you can use them with confidence (see image 3). These shoes incorporate elements of trail running and approach shoes. I think they are the perfect shoes for enjoying alpine ridges and other rocky terrain with ease. The lugs still have plenty of life left, so I believe they will continue to be a great asset.