La Sportiva’s corporate responsibility mission has been shaped by four generations of the Delladio family that have defined the La Sportiva brand since it’s inception in 1928 in a small mountain village in the Italian Dolomites. We are a small family based company with our own factory employing approximately 150 people. Their CR goals are as follows: Passionately provide the best technical footwear for mountain sports. Protect wild spaces and support environmental stewardship. Reduce the impact of our business on the environment. Create innovative and sustainable products. Effect positive change in working conditions within our supply chain. Lined with Pacific in the forefoot for toe knuckle comfort and Dentex in the back for moisture management, the Katana sports a Lorica® toe-box to help keep the shape of the toe box and provide power while edging. The slingshot rand is connected to the powerhinge for excellent edging prowess and the opposing hook and loop closure straps provide opposing tension for a great fit.