Hard sole, soft shaft, massive heel - La Sportiva has transferred the genes of the Aequilibrium alpine boot to the hiking version of the series. With success, because in terms of precision, control and sole performance, the offspring does its family honour and is a lot of fun on mountain tours. The flyweight (1210 g) gives the ankle freedom. Price: 270 euros.

Hard sole, soft shaft - the genes of the successful Aequilibri um alpine boots are not only evident in the design and massive heel of the new hiking offshoot. The offshoot also honours its family in terms of precision, control and (edge) stiffness of the sole - and is a lot of fun on tours in rocky, steep and rooty terrain...