When we think of La Sportiva we are thinking of a small mountain village in the heart of the Italian Dolomites Where is the brand's factory located? Their tradition and heritage shines through their products and we have seen how this brand produces quality equipment be it climbing shoes cross-country running shoes and the like. Obviously that La Sportiva developed the Helios III trail running shoe for running across the jagged limestone peaks and glacial valleys of its heritage. This is an upgraded version of the popular third generation Helios model which has everything you need from an ultralight cushioned off-road shoes. This one is low profile but the rugged design is ideal for all conditions, from trails to ridges and runners will find that this shoe is as versatile as the brand who developed it. Breathability, comfort and shock absorption are at their best here and we like to see a low-profile design with a toe cap for added protection.