4.51 of 5 starsLa Sportiva - TX Guide - Approach shoes
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Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men
- Recommended use:
- via ferrata, hillwalking
- Type:
- low ankle
- Material type:
- synthetic
- Membrane:
- no
- Fabric properties:
- breathable, abrasion-resistant, water-repellent
- Closure:
- lacing
- Sole:
- climbing zone, Vibram Idrogrip, Vibram Megagrip
- Footbed:
- EVA, with OrthoLite insole
- Weight:
- 700 g
- Reference size:
- medium-sized pair
- Extras:
- pull tabs, reinforced heel, reinforced toes
- Item No.:
- 042-0282
Product description
If you’re looking for a pair of approach shoes with amazing traction, then the TX Guide from La Sportiva with its abrasion-resistant Vibram MegaGrip and Idrogrip sole is the way to go. Whether you’re traversing unpaved roads, mud or scree, these shoes guarantee the best traction possible to ensure a safe walking experience. As for its fit, the approach shoes are snug to provide excellent stability on various terrains and on approach routes. Plus, both the heel and toes are equipped with a durable PU-Tech Lite protective reinforcement. Some other great features of the TX Guide include a cushioning EVA midsole, a rock-guard layer on the forefoot and a climbing zone at the toe that ensures safety and comfort whilst climbing. So, the lightweight and manoeuvrable La Sportiva approach shoes will certainly be your new go-to for traversing challenging terrain on your way to the crag.
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Did the Cuillin Ridge in these - was not disappointed - very light but handled the gabbro just fine and was so happy to be climbing in these rather than boots
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Comfortable Lightweight Waterproof Good grip Price / performance Durable -
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Mountaineering Ultra-light
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by Tim helpful
Unlike Scarpa shoes (sock fit is amazing), the guide took a little wearing in. However, the grip on grass is absolutely brilliant and for getting down from Scottish multi-pitch climbs where you have grass, mud, scree and very little dry rock, they're the business
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Robust Good grip
I was concerned about reports of needing to size up. I ordered my normal size (46, narrow and low volume) and am happy with the fit. Toes are not bunched. I can imagine people with wider or chunkier feet might have size issues tho. Grip in mud and wet grass is a massive improvement over my old (2016?) guide tennies. As is packability. But the tennies did have a little more lining (which ofc adds weight and bulk). Overall, very happy.
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Lightweight Good grip Stabilizes the foot Comfortable
Hi Tomasz, they're not waterproof. If you want a GTX membrane I'd recommend the TX5 GTX low: https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/la-sportiva-tx5-low-gtx-approach-shoes/
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by Daniel helpful
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Finish Price / performance Waterproof Lightweight Robust Good grip -
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Hiking Via ferrata Climbing
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by Markus helpful
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Lightweight Stabilizes the foot Good grip Comfortable -
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Not robust -
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Hiking Trekking
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by Felix helpful
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Good grip Stabilizes the foot Lightweight Comfortable -
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Not waterproof -
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Ultra-light Hiking Climbing
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by Armin helpful
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Stabilizes the foot Breathable Lightweight Comfortable
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Lightweight Finish Good grip Robust Waterproof -
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Trekking Hiking
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Robust Good grip -
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Climbing
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