As the popularity of climbing continues to surge, the demand for high-performance gear is greater than ever before. While a ...

In the early days of rock climbing, athletes had a simple choice: Slip on a pair of rubber-soled high-tops or don a pair of heavy hiking boots. Suffice to say, footwear was limited and unsuited to the ...

La Sportiva is a name that needs no introduction in the climbing and mountaineering world. The Italian brand has steadily garnered a reputation for excellence since its inception in 1928, when Narciso ...

Guiding alpine rock in the North Cascades, I rarely bring more than a pair of approach shoes and often advise my clients to do the same. So while the name “approach shoe” might sound like a hiking ...