Lizzy Scully

Colin Haley's universe may be chaotic, but something is sure working. An up-close and a little-too-personal interview with America's most promising young alpinist.

With the Katana, La Sportiva has made a low-volume heel that doesn't pop off your foot. A tensioned rubber rand cinches the heel, while side indentations contour to the narrow shape of a woman's foot.

The Mad Rock Hottie, soft, sexy and flexible, was the most comfortable of the women's shoes. With its padded cuff and dual external pull tabs, this shoe slid on and off smoothly.

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