The Salomon Men's X Alp Spry Approach Shoe sits somewhere between a trail runner and an actual approach shoe. Salomon styled this approach shoe like a lightweight trail running shoe so you can tackle the approach faster than you can tackle your projects. The sole's Contagrip rubber has uniquely shaped lugs that look similar to running shoes for the flexibility that speedy hikers want, while the larger lugs near the toe help you handle rugged terrain that climber's trails are known for.