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By Rooster Valley Kid Ranked #538 - Rock Climbing Shoes September 13, 2009

I've been an avid believer in buying the best hiking shoes I could afford. I have loved the Asolo top of the line boots. That being said, I've recently become a newbie in the ultralight packing idea. Going to trail runners was my last point of resistance. I did a 3 day Utah King's Peak climb as a test of a 52 mile cross country across Utah's Highline Trail. The upper part of the trail from Gunsight Pass to King's Peak and down the main chute is across extremely rugged rock fields. Given two important adjustments: much lighter pack of 25 lbs and using walking poles, I am very pleased with the La Sportivas. They dried out fast after a snow storm. One important point however is make sure you use closed cell foam inserts if you switch out the stock inserts. That was the biggest adjustment I made from the test run to the 52 mile trek. Makes a big difference in how fast they dry out.
I think my Asolo's will have to wait until the snow flies.

View Details: La Sportiva Exum Pro Approach Shoe - Men's

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