The Salewa Alp Trainer Hiking shoes are perfect for hiking, backpacking and approach. With full Kevlar toe rand for long lasting durability and extra climbing grip, ankle support that you've been looking for and the 3F heel containment system which cinches a steel wire with your laces meaning extra support and no sliding feet even in uneven terrain. A Vibram sole provides excellent grip rain, mud or shine. The 3F lacing is a system gives a combination of flexibility, ankle support and precise fit, improved with a cinching steel wire for additional heel containment. Perfect for the trails and will keep you going for as many miles as your need to go.