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REVIEWS
19 Reviews
s.pang
I love the way these shoes fit for my very wide feet, it's my main go-to approach shoes. But the orange cord used for the shoe laces and the heel loops do not last at all, they break well before the shoes needs retiring. On shorter multipitches where I don't carry a pack, I like to clip my shoes to my harness but would never do that with these lest I lose my shoes due to cord breakage. My current TX4 had 5 weeks of use before the heel cord on my right foot broke... luckily it didn't happen on route.
Tuktus
I picked a size just a little large and it turned out very small. Not sure what’s going on with the sizing of these shoes. They’re tight in fact.
Elise
I love La Sportiva approach shoes! Just bought my second pair of these. I got my last pair of approach about 8+ years ago and the new ones are still high quality. They haven't skimped on quality of materials like other brands have over the years. My last pair went through trail hikes, winter weather, and were a life saver during the Texas winter storm. We had no power for a week and there was a gas station blocks away that got power before us. I wore my approach shoes through the thick icy sidewalks to that gas station several times without any falls. These are a good winter shoe and keep your feet warm compared to a normal pair of shoes like Vans. They are not as warm as a Sorel winter boot, but somewhere in between winter boots and regular shoes warmth wise. I wore my last pair until the soles have started to wear down and I still use the old pair for messy jobs outside in the mud. You can definitely get some long mileage out of these shoes compared to other brands.
Mary Beth
This is my second pair of this shoe. It’s very comfortable and sturdy. Really helps me walk with plantar fasciitis. The only thing that wore out were the shoelaces!
Travelgirl77
I've been searching for a hiking shoe for a while now. I have small wide feet (5/5.5 and bought the 6) and prefer a grippier sole to my sneaker like trail runners I've previously used for light bouldering and hikes on rock and sandstone which was not ideal. I was hoping for a waterproof shoe but the fit (runs large) comfort and grip all make up for the leather non water proof exterior. The laces of the approach work great for my feet since they are different sizes. Hope it doesn't fray soon like the comments. Looking forward to many years of use!
Jclimbs
I purchased about 6 months ago and they are holding up fairly well. The lace loops wear and fray quickly but are holding steady. The wide toe box was appealing for long approaches but is a bit too wide where the shoe feels a little clunky. They are also heavy compared to maybe trail runners that do a similar job. They are big to pack in your backpack, clunky to attach to outside and take FOREVER to dry if they get damp/wet because of the leather. They are sturdy and have done the job well for getting up/down difficult approaches but probably won't buy again once these wear out. I'll go for a lighter pair that are not leather so it's more breathable and comfortable to wear.
Mkmphotof
Love using these for approaches and some hiking. Fit true to size. Nice and tacky on granite. They do wear pretty quickly with daily use. Love the colors!
Mang
They somehow tracked down the last pair in my size! Thank you! Couldn’t be happier! These shoes are comfortable straight out of the box. If sportiva stops making them I will be sad.
NicoleDB
I have had these shoes for about a year. I made the switch after exclusively using the Boulder shoe for more than a decade. I appreciate how it’s lighter than the Boulder, but still has a stiff sole, but as the other reviewers point out, the shoe runs warm and the orange cord easily breaks. These are two major design flaws that need to be fixed before I’ll purchase another pair. I’ll be going back to the Boulders in the meantime.
britt
these are my favorite shoes, I wear for walking and working daily
Michelle
I have worn TX2s for a few years now and really enjoyed them. They are lightweight and have features that make them easy to carry on a climb. I didn’t like that their weave was so light, it allowed dust to get into my feet and transferring it to my climbing shoes so I decided to try the TX4s. They have the same awesome rubber that makes approaches on rock easier and gives them some climbing ability. They are a little heavier and a little warmer but I think the trade off is worth it. The toe box is spacious. I needed to size down a half size from my TX2s.
Jessica
These shoes were fabulous. Broke them in on approaches and descents in Red Rocks and then Angel’s Landing a few days later. Very comfortable, no issues or blisters or anything. Most of all super sticky on descents, which is what clumsy me was looking for!
KelseyB
My husband told me to purchase these approach shoes for hiking/climbing near our home in the Tetons. So glad I listened to him! I wore these for the first time straight out of the box on an almost 14 hour day climbing the Middle and the South Teton- WITH ZERO BLISTERS OR HOT SPOTS. That is amazing to me for a brand new shoe. They are so comfortable, have amazing grip on rocks, provided enough support for such a long day, and are still great once your back on the trail. I would highly recommend these shoes to anyone!
michelle1209
I bought these shoes a little under a year ago. They're durable and sturdy. Great for talus hopping and getting up the to crag. My beef with them is: -They're insanely warm and not very breathable (both a pro and a con). -The orange cord that attaches to the laces chaffed through my laces in a matter of months and I had to replace the laces. Not sure why they put cord-on-cord in this design. -The orange cord is also connected to the tab at the back and stretched out/blew out with use. I wanted so badly to love these, but the poor design for the lacing system and generally insanely hot feeling my feet had in these has me looking for a better approach shoe.
C dawg
I wear for jumaring, travel and scrambling. Jumaring El Cap didn't destroy them as much as I thought it would. Warmer than I anticipated as well, which is nice as winter months are coming and I want to wear these for travel still.
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