A mini shaft with sewn-on elasticated gaiters gives the Salewa's ankles maximum freedom - not for long tours with a heavy rucksack, but perfect for speed hiking and scrambling! Especially as the approach shoe pair weighs little (980 g) and has a thin, flexible, edge-stable, high-precision and almost sticky sole. Price: 230 euros.

MOUNTAIN SHOE AT SPEED With a shaft that has an elasticated gaiter at the top, the Salewa gives your ankles maximum freedom. This is nothing for luggage tours, but feels great at high speeds and when scrambling, especially as the shoe weighs little and has a thin, edge-stable, almost sticky-grip sole...