REVIEWS
9 Reviews
spordiva
I'm on my third pair of these shoes, and I love almost everything about them. They're comfortable, durable, and resist dirt staining. My only complaint is that the laces don't last nearly as long as the rest of the shoe. On all of my pairs, the laces have snapped multiple times in multiple places, and it's hard to find a replacement because of the long laces needed for the lacing system. Make the laces more durable (or make it easy to find replacement laces) and these shoes would be perfect.
Rooski
If you have a narrow toe box, these are the shoes for you. They’re a bit heavy but well made, and have a nice stiff and grippy sole. Unfortunately for me, the toe box was wayyyy too narrow and I don’t even have a wide foot. I even sized up a half size and they’re still too narrow. I have the TX4’s as well and that toe box has plenty of room, they’re almost too wide. I’m not sure why la sportiva makes such a huge variation in their shoes.They were so painful I had to take them off in the middle of a long class 5 scramble since the circulation in my toes was completely cut off. I wish they fit as they are much more rugged and durable than the TX4 (the TX4 lace system is extremely delicate and frays/breaks) and I really like the stiff platform. Maybe the next version of the boulder x will have a little more width in the front (hint hint la sportiva). So for now they get three stars for having an unusually narrow toe box that makes them unwearable for me.
Beans
I am pretty disappointed in this shoe. While I will wear them for more treacherous approaches as they have a very solid footing on the rock, so would a good hiking shoe. Unlike other reviewers, I find the shoe to be too stiff to wear hiking around. My feet start aching after only an hour. I also did not find them to be particularly good for any climbing, though I am pretty new to outdoor climbing.
mountaingoat
I just tried these on for the first time and love them. They’re so comfortable and will be awesome for desert/canyon hiking. Fit true to size and comfortable out of the box.
Elizabeth
Amazing approach shoes! super comfortable, great support, extra sturdy, grippy rubber for scrambles... what more could you want? Comfort and quality to last a lifetime. Also, let's be real.. they look awesome.
AnnaOutdoors
I am on my third pair of BoulderXs. I try other approach shoes in between, but keep coming back. They are comfortable right out of the box and are a surprisingly good rock climbing shoe. They do well in cracks and can edge. When I was in the Bugaboos I actually ended up ditching my mountain boots some days and climbed in the BoulderX instead (they took strap on crampons pretty well!). I love these shoes, but gotta say...I wish they put more rubber around the toe cap! Over time I wear a hole in the toe on every pair over. Otherwise, it is a super durable shoe!
Amanda P. - Boulder, CO
These approach shoes are really comfortable and durable. The soles provide the right combination of traction and grip, so they perform great on trail and rock. They are supportive enough for long alpine approaches, while still being lightweight. They are super well constructed and long lasting shoes.
Les T. - Thornbury, ON
Best approach shoe I've ever owned. As a climbing guide, I'm really hard on my shoes. Come winter time, I spend my time traveling and climbing. These shoes come with me everywhere I go. They are comfortable enough for all day wear, super durable and long lasting, incredibly supportive and sturdy, and they perform really well on technical approaches and even easy slab/crack climbs. I'm on my third pair now, and I strongly reccomend these shoes if you are looking for one approach shoe that does it all.
Kim K. - Vancouver, BC
After years of trying to find an approach shoe that fits well and performs, I finally found one! This shoe is super supportive on long approaches and durable too. Ive also been amazed at how well they climb! I sized them to fit like a glove with just enough length so my toes are fine on long descents. I feel like theyve molded to my feet perfectly. (I've got narrow feet) I almost always wear them when Im route setting in the gym and am constantly impressed with the moves I can pull off while wearing them. The rubber is super sticky and they edge really well too. Im definitely getting another pair of these soon the treads are almost gone. You can even wear them with gaiters since theres space on the sole for the bottom strap! Love!
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