Featuring a finetuned outsole pattern, this iteration of La Sportiva's Miura VS Climbing Shoe is not only an edging machine but an effective heel hook device as well. The aggressive profile and stiff construction were carried over from its predecessors to continue giving us the advanced performance and endurance that we've come to depend on, while the introduction of recycled materials in the upper eases our conscience. As we balance on credit-card edges pitch after pitch, the Vibram XS Edge rubber remains firm, so its bite doesn't loosen, and the new outsole design boosts our confidence when hooking a heel to pull a mini roof before the run to the chains.