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Furthermore, the TX2 Evo has elastic bands on each heel midsole that wrap around the shoes when paired together, keeping them in a tight package for clipping to the back of a harness or stuffing them into a pack. It also has a low-profile toe box that can fit into smaller cracks than any other approach shoe on the market. The La Sportiva TX3 is an approach shoe by design that doubles as an all-day hiking shoe without missing a beat. We compare and contrast each model to the most similar products to help you make an informed decision. As we touched on previously, the TX2 is the lightest of the family, designed for simple approaches in warm conditions, technical climbing, and carrying on a harness.

That said, the TX3’s leather counterpart, La Sportiva's TX4 is adept at holding its shape when wet and will be a better fit for most climbers headed to the mountains. We loved the stiff sole of the TX3, and the burly outer lugs kept us stable on the most uneven terrain in the Sierra. Weight is an important concern for approach shoe users because we often have to carry our approach shoes in a pack or clipped to the back of a harness when climbing. They include both technical models recommended for approach and via ferratas and more versatile models oriented toward hiking and lifestyle. that many were hoping for, but it's a great choice if your running adventures occasionally lead you into the vertical realm.The stable and supportive midsole coupled with the Vibram MegaGrip outsole handle a wide variety of trails over any distance. The Scarpa Crux also climbs remarkably well and does so for less money than some of the La Sportiva models. This design is actually quite clever, as it provides slightly more traction on the lateral side of the foot. This shoe tends to run hot for me, as the amount of materials used on the upper keep my foot from ventilating optimally. Over the past few seasons, I’ve enjoyed my middle-of-the-pack TX3: an approach shoe with a great combination of breathability.

Unfortunately, our favorite approach shoe for narrow feet, the La Sportiva TX Guide, showed some poor construction quality during our test period. I received a pair of La Sportiva TX3 approach shoes for Christmas last year, and have been loving them myself. These shoes are comfortable for hiking and standing all day, and they climb well enough for low-5th class terrain and alpine scrambling. These programs provide a way for me to earn commissions at no cost to you when purchases are made using the provided links. I’ve hauled gear, food, and water for 3 (65lbs) without issue, and have hopped around on talus and scree that felt like flat land.

The regular version is marginally heavier, contains less recycled material, but includes Scarpa's "Super Gum" rubber; otherwise the two shoes are identical. Shoes, harness, rope, helmet, cams, locking carabiners, draws, chalk bag, wind shell, puffy, rain shell, base layer.