La Sportiva Women's Exum Ridge Shoe (Fall 2008)

The Women's Exum Ridge Shoe by La Sportiva is a radical hybrid of running shoe technology in a proven approach shoe design.A radical hybrid with an amazing fusion of running shoe - approach shoe - adventure racing and multi-purpose outdoor features. Ideally suited to adventure running - approach - scrambling - speed ascents - cross training - bouldering - adventure racing - getting to the crags or lunatic-fringe mountain running. The Exum Ridge is our stiffest mountain running shoe.Features:UPPER: SST harness - breathable AirMesh - synthetic leather lacing harness with embossed UreTech abrasion resistant panels - rubber toe bumperCONSTRUCTION: Slip Lasted StrobelLAST: Women's TempoLINING: Mesh (back half and tongue only)SOLE: FriXion XF/Dot Rubber Trail Tread HybridMIDSOLE: Dual-density MEMlex/RockShock with E.S.P. polypropylene full length protection plateINSOLE: NoneWEIGHT: 1 lbs. 13 oz.SST (Slingshot Stabilization Technology) lacing yoke and down to the toes lacing for stable lock-down performance on hairball terrain High-performance traction with an innovative synergy of climbing shoe dot treads in the front - trail running traction in the back and an in-cut Trail Bite heel brake for downhill control in loose talus and snow Hybrid Suspension E.S.P. protection plate provides flexibility in the forefoot - a functional Edging Stabilization Platform for torsional rigidity and protection from stone bruises Protective UreTech coating defends from rocks - talus and scree and a single layer mesh upper for ventilation and quick drainage Sticky FriXion climbing rubber outsole for the ultimate performance advantage