Minimalism meets reality in SCARPA's trail running family. Born and bred in the Colorado Rockies and the Dolomites of Italy, these shoes deliver what we consider “functional minimalism”. Minimal uppers combine with the appropriate level of traction, support and cushioning underneath to deliver the perfect balance between weight and performance. Speed through rugged terrain with confidence – these shoes have everything you need, and nothing you don’t.

John McCune

I'm from Newry in Northern Ireland and grew up close to the Mourne mountains. I started climbing when I was 19 and got into trad. In Ireland, I ticked off many of the hard routes at Fairhead and in the Mournes, then started heading out to the alps to climb bigger Alpine routes. At this point, I thought a life working in the mountains could be fun and started working towards becoming a mountain guide.

I have always been very inspired by new routing and hard scary trad. I have added a lot hard first ascents across Ireland following soaring lines. Now I seem to do a bit of everything, but I still have a big passion for rock climbing especially in the mountains. I am currently living in Chamonix where I work as an IFMGA mountain Guide. I love my job as a guide leading clients up incredible mountains, and in the winter taking them freeride skiing, ice climbing, and ski mountaineering.

-Hometown-

Newry, Northern Ireland.

-Projects-

Rock climbing, Alpinism, Skiing.

-Successes-

-Favourite Scarpa-

Booster S

-No Place too Far-

Owey, a little island on the west coast of Ireland where I've enjoyed new routing over the years. I climb in incredible locations all over the world, but I hope to always spend a few weeks in Ireland every spring exploring little islands and crags doing new routes and drinking the best Guinness with great friends.