Shoes for rock scrambling and via ferrata?

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Posted by Christos Dimitrakakis on June 24, 2007 at 4:35:14 am EDT

What kind of shoes are recommended for klettersteig/via ferrata? Hiking boots' bulkiness and their very high profile does not give a good sense of foot placement.

I have a pair of scarpa boots (ZG 20), which are very good on softer surfaces, but on rocks and tree roots they become quite slippery (especially in the wet). They have a good edge, but I would not trust them on an inclined rock surface. As I see it I have the following options:

a) Use my pair of trail or mountain running shoes all the way.
b) Use my hiking boots and bring my climbing shoes for the scrambling parts.
c) Buy an approach shoe (they do not seem much different than a mountain running shoe, they could be a bit lighter).
d) Buy a new pair of hiking boots, with lower profile and better grip.

Any suggestions?

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