This is one cool shoe! I bought a pair to just hang out in, loved the comfort, then realized I could wear them just about everywhere I go. Once I got over "keeping them looking new" (about a week) they speed hiked the Sobranes Loop, bouldered laps on The Monkey Traverse and took me cragging at the Pinns. Now for El Cap...
Oh yeah, they cleaned up pretty well and still go out to dinner!
Here's the "skinny" - LITE ASCENTS are built with real wrap around Crosta leather uppers that are lined with Drilex moisture dispersing knit. This package is supported by a Flex-Lite midsole - serious enough to protect and support you on cross country hikes but also flexible to bend and smear when needed. The outsole is sticky Spinne suction cup rubber with a trail heel built in forefoot rocker to enhance your hiking. The toe and heel rand is real climbing rubber - sticky-squeeky and meant to protect your toes and also adhere to cracks. LITE ASCENTS can handle any approach and climb casual with the best of the bunch. Grab a pair and have some fun!