Sometimes the climb itself is only half of the adventure. Built with leather uppers, a PU rand, and shock-absorbing midole, the TX4 Approach Shoe is the most structured and long-lasting boot in La Sportiva's Traverse X series. The Mega-Grip Vibram soles hold fast on slick boulders or steep scree fields, and they're designed with specific climbing zones to assist on both uphill and downhill travel.
Price: $71.55 from Backcountry
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La Sportiva's TX2 Evo Approach shoe is a light and airy choice for long approaches to far-out climbs. Its polyester upper has rubber randing to bolster its support around our feet while also offering breathability. The light synthetic fabric also makes...
A burlier version of the TX2, La Sportiva's TX3 Approach Shoe is what we lace up for everything from high ridge crossings to brushy approaches with multiple creek crossings. The shoe's lightweight polyester mesh upper is breathable for hot summer days...
Forgoing the mesh upper in favor of tough and supportive leather, the TX4 is well-suited for dry, rocky, and more demanding approaches and earns its place atop La Sportiva's TX lineup. A full-wrap rubber rand is punctuated by a rubber toe cap for additional...