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Hiking / Trail Running
A trail running shoe you can use on rocky ridgelines
I often use trail running shoes even on rocky ridges, but rubbing against rock tends to tear the upper, or gouge and wear away the midsole. And when the sole is too soft, it's hard to feel stable on rock, which can make climbing feel more difficult.
That said, for outings where I want to move at a reasonably quick pace, I don't want to go all the way to a sturdy boot. That's where the Akasha II comes in.
The upper has resin parts bonded to it, reinforcing the areas that see a lot of rubbing and contact with rock so they're less likely to tear. The sole isn't too soft either, so there's solid stability when you place your foot on rock.
It keeps the light, nimble feel you expect from a trail running shoe while still handling scree and rocky terrain with ease. That balance is what makes the Akasha II so good. It's an easy shoe to choose for surfaces that give you a bit of pause, long traverses, and technical mountain areas.
That said, for outings where I want to move at a reasonably quick pace, I don't want to go all the way to a sturdy boot. That's where the Akasha II comes in.
The upper has resin parts bonded to it, reinforcing the areas that see a lot of rubbing and contact with rock so they're less likely to tear. The sole isn't too soft either, so there's solid stability when you place your foot on rock.
It keeps the light, nimble feel you expect from a trail running shoe while still handling scree and rocky terrain with ease. That balance is what makes the Akasha II so good. It's an easy shoe to choose for surfaces that give you a bit of pause, long traverses, and technical mountain areas.
