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. We designed the Stickit to adjust to the growing foot of those monkey powered crimping machines we call kids. The adjustable lacing system allows the heel of the shoe to adjust so kids can get the best fit possible and you can have to buy fewer pairs of shoes. The lace that wraps around the heel can be easily shortened or lengthened with a simple knot and easily replaced if needed.