When the approach requires some nav skills to rough scrambles, we depend on the La Sportiva TX4 Evo Approach Shoe to solidify our footing. Before stepping onto the trail, we cinch the laces, squeezing out dead space for a snug sending fit. The rugged suede upper, full-wrap rand, and burly toe bumper protect our feet through the wild terrain, while the supportive platform and the sole's Climbing Zone let us hop right on our warmup. After snagging a redpoint send, we head back down to our car with the sole's Impact Brake System controlling our descent. When the sole is worn, we send it in for a new base, extending the life of the shoe and keeping our carbon footprint down.
Price: $169.00 from Backcountry
| Merchant | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| $169.00 | Visit Store |
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...