The Scarpa Crux is a high quality approach shoe that combines Scarpas experience & technologies in trekking & climbing footwearto create the perfect mountain shoe. it is described as an approach shoe but will perform across all mountain disciplines & is equally happy to be used as a burly everyday shoe. Durability & strength is provided by a high quality split leather upper, reinforced with a rubber toe bumper & heel stabilising cradle. Strength & support come from the strong midsole that creates a stable climbing platform yet flexes enough for comfortable walking. Shock absorption is taken care of by the lightweight EVA wedge & you are held securely inside the Crux by the long lacing & forefoot cradle systems. A super sticky Vibram Vertical sole has a dedicated climb zone around the toe are & aggressive lugs designed to provide superior traction for long descents. Not only green in colour, the Crux has excellent environmental credentials with many of the components being recycled. High quality split leather uppers Mesh tongue Toe bumper Heel stabiliser Forefoot cradle system EVA wedge Vibram Vertical sole unit