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17 Good Climbing Footwear for Man

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  Garmont Dragontail MNT Approach Shoe – Men’s Millet Trident Guide GTX Approach Shoe – Men’s Arc’teryx Arakys Approach Shoe – Men’s Evolv Cruzer Psyche Approach Shoe – Men’s Scarpa Maestro Mid Eco Climbing Shoe – Men’s La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot – Men’s La Sportiva Trango Tower GTX Mountaineering Boot – Men’s Evolv Zender Approach Shoe – Men’s La Sportiva TX4 Approach Shoe – Men’s La Sportiva TX2 Approach Shoe – Men’s La Sportiva TX4 Mid GTX Approach Boot – Men’s Arc’teryx Acrux SL GTX Approach Shoe – Men’s Evolv Cruzer Slip-On Approach Shoe – Men’s Boreal Bamba Shoe – Men’s Mammut Hueco Low GTX Shoe – Men’s Mammut Hueco Mid GTX Shoe – Men’s La Sportiva TX2 Leather Shoe – Men’s
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Brand Mammut La Sportiva Evolv La Sportiva Scarpa Boreal Arc’teryx Arc’teryx Evolv Garmont Millet La Sportiva Evolv La Sportiva La Sportiva Mammut La Sportiva
Claimed Weight 10.8oz 9.8 oz 7oz (single) 10.8oz 9.7oz 1lb 15oz 1 lb 5.2 oz (single, size 9) 9.5 oz [single] 6.2oz 1lb 1.3oz 25.4oz 6.6oz 13 oz 35.7 oz 14.6oz 16.2oz
Closure lace lace lace lace lace lace laces webbing strap, buckle lace lace elastic lace lace lace lace
Lining Gore-Tex performance comfort footwear non-slip mesh nylon mesh PU Air Net Arc’teryx Adaptive Fit Lite zonal stretch liner [black] 100% microfiber [others] 100% cotton canvas non-slip mesh Gore-Tex performance comfort footwear
Manufacturer Warranty lifetime 1 year limited lifetime 1 year 1 year limited limited limited limited lifetime limited 3 years 1 year limited lifetime 1 year 1 year lifetime 1 year
Midsole EVA injection-molded MEMlex EVA MEMlex EVA Talyn (1.4mm) TPU injected EVA EVA PU heel insert, dual-density rubber EVA dual density PU, EVA EVA MEMlex compression-molded EVA & SBR EVA Traverse Injection MEMlex, STB Control System
Recommended Use backpacking, hiking hiking, climbing hiking bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing trad climbing casual, hiking approach, climbing, hiking climbing hiking, casual hiking hiking alpine, mountaineering, via ferrata casual hiking, climbing winter mountaineering, ice & alpine climbing backpacking, hiking, climbing hiking, alpine
Sole Michelin rubber compound Vibram Megagrip rubber Trax Vibram Mega-Grip Traverse-Lite Boreal Street (rubber) Vibram Arc’teryx Light Approach (sticky climbing with mountaineering heel tread), Vibram MegaGrip rubber compound, "Y" Groove split heel (for braking) Vibram Light Approach Trax Vibram Maton Vibram MULAZ Vibram One with Impact Brake System Trax Vibram Megagrip rubber Vibram Michelin rubber compound Vibram MegaGrip, Impact Brake System
Upper Material suede polyester mesh, liquid rubber protection leather nubuck leather, .5mm rubber rands, 1.5mm PU toe rand eco leather (2mm) split leather (2mm), injected PU [upper material] seamless one-piece (PU-coated nylon), [protective overlays] TPU high-abrasion film, [toe cap] sticky rubber [main] PU coated ripstop nylon, [overlays] TPU film, [toe cap] sticky rubber cotton canvas water-resistant suede Split leather WR high-tenacity nylon, Honey-Comb guard, Flextec3, microfiber, light thermal PU adhesive 100% cotton canvas leather velours leather, synthetic leather, TechLite PU (1.5mm), rubber
Footbed microfiber-lined foam EVA 3D-molded Ortholite footbed leather microfiber-lined foam FrameFlex Lite 4mm graded nylon microfiber-lined foam

Garmont Dragontail MNT Approach Shoe – Men’s

The Garmont Men’s Dragontail MNT Approach Shoe combines low-cut mobility with stiff stability for climbers tackling long, rough trails with heavy backpacks. This shoe feels as stable as a boot because Garmont made the midsole out of microporous rubber for enhanced stiffness, and the moisture-managing footbed works with the heel insert to assure long-lasting comfort. Vibram’s rubber has a Maton tread to keep you on your feet whether you’re skipping slippery streams or scree.

  • Burly approach shoe with the stiffness of a hiking boot
  • Water-repellent suede upper with rubber toe and heel
  • Moisture-managing footbed with rubber midsole for stiff support
  • Heel insert adds cushioning where you want it most
  • Vibram rubber sole with Maton tread for mountain-worthy traction
  • Item #GAR003E
  • The iconic garment woman’s dragon tail. Lt gore-tex approach shoes are ready for. Whatever you have in store they’re versatile enough for hiking, but they perform really well when scrambling on. Rocks to approach your climb let’s start. With the bottom the point of contact with the ground garma created a shoe that will work well. On technical rock mixed terrain approaches scrambling and even light. Hiking so the outsole is really meant to. Do it all it’s made of tried-and-true vibram it’s thinki enough for rock but. It’s durable enough for long miles so it won’t break down as quickly as some. Other types of softer sticky rubber that. You might find on approach shoes or even climbing shoes back here you’ve got a. Blocked heel strike area and the same. Blocking on the medial forefoot that’s. For edging so all the while they give you a lug pattern in between that’s perfect for hiking on those dirt trails. You’re sure to encounter some rocks and. Some loose gravel so these lugs are. Going to keep you on the trail and make sure that you’re sure-footed you can see three different colors in the mid sole. Grey yellow and red and that’s not just. For look the grey part is a medium. Density so that gives cushioning and comfort and you can see it goes all the way around to the other side now the yellow part in the back is firmer so. That gives more stability where you need it in the heel and then the red part up front is densest and the most. Durable this is kind of what i call the. Climbing zone of the shoe and you’re going to want densest material up. There mixed with what you have on the. Outsold the red dense part of the. Midsole really gives support you don’t. Want your toes to flex too much and. That’s going to give all the support you need for edging as you approach your climb on top of all of that you do have. A soft footbed it’s removable. Just take it out here and show it. Definitely provides a lot of cushioning there’s denser material here than. I’ve seen on some other removable. Footed and i think what they tried to do is give a nice soft place for your feet to land be kind of you have such a. Rigid mid sole on those long miles those. Heights this is going to keep you a little bit more comfortable the climbing. Style lacing is great for dialing in the. Tightness you prefer over different parts of your approach so leave them a little bit looser when you start hiking. But then when the hike starts to get more technical you can adjust those laces all the way down to the toes you. Can see the laces are kind of asymmetrical here and garmin actually built this entire shoe to mimic the. Natural asymmetry of your foot it’s. Called they’re anatomically directed design or abd this really cuts down on. Open space in the shoe that could lead to rubbing or blisters that mixed with. The lacing and this heel lock in the. Back will actually ensure a really good snug fit all day long also so wrap. Around so rand here in the front reduces the impact of kick rocks and roots and. Really protects those toes this is a gore-tex shoe as the name suggests so. It’s going to keep out water so long as. That water doesn’t come up over the top of the shoe the outsole in general is. Constructed of a few different materials but overall it’s a really durable suede. That suede is going to last a long time. When you’re encountering sharp rocks going to show some wear and tear and. That’s why they’re using such a durable material they’ve got overlays here but. Then they have some other kind of textile materials synthetic materials. Around the heel that you can really snug in and then again you have that rand because all the way around so that protects the suede even more and you’ve. Got the same material in the back overall the fit is pretty narrow these. Are approach shoes climbing style shoes. So they do want to give you a nice snug fit especially up here in the toe box. Again you can adjust the lacing for more. Comfort but if you’re not used to approach style or climbing style shoes if you’re just used to hiking shoes they’re going to seem pretty narrow but. They’re kind of meant to do that they’re meant to be able to snug down and give you a tight fit all throughout the shoe with the features here you’re getting a. Durable reliable shoe for all different. Types of turing’s there’s a garment women dragon tail lp gore-tex shoes. Thanks for watching if you have. Additional questions about the gear you just saw please feel free to visit that country edge comm and get in touch with. Me or one of our other gear specialists we also have technical specs about that. Here on the product pages of our website and often times we have bonus videos if. You like our channel please subscribe.

    The garment men’s dragon tail lt gtx is. A well-balanced shoe for the person who wants to go for a light day hike but might end up scrambling on some fourth class rock they’ve got a sleek technical. Look and many features that make them perform well across the board for anything short of heavy-duty backpacking. The (upper) of this shoe is built with a. Suede leather it gives them a sleek technical look it definitely doesn’t. Look like your everyday casual shoe so if you end up wearing these downtown you will look like you like to do things outside inside unseen is a gore-tex. Extended comfort lining the entire shoe. Is waterproof and breathable under those. Exterior leather fabrics for lacing. Climbers like to have the ability to really dial in the fit all the way down to the toes these laces reflect that perfectly with garment but where you’ll. Have what they call their anatomically directed design this means that the shoes are created to mimic the foots natural asymmetry which in turn reduces. The overall chance of blisters or hot spots you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the right socks on for that to really work out though in the middle of the shoe again unseen is the frame flex. Light insole this is going to provide. Extra stability in the shoe for edging as well as carrying gear on rough trails. And descents visible is the tri micro. Porous rubber mid sole this actually has three different densities to ensure. Comfort and performance you can see two of those gray is the medium density and. Yellow is the firm density there’s as well. A very firm density and therefore lowest compression and climbing performance basically you’ll get stiffer materials. As you approach the front of the shoe to increase that climbing performance of the footwear, but they stay nice and soft. In the heel area for hiking in and out the outsole is a vibram q 811 outsoles. The semi block heel area gives you more durability and a semi blocked medium. Forefoot area enhances edging performance the compound on these are built to increase stickiness and. Durability over all the grandmont men’s. Dragon tail lt gtx is the perfect shoe for the hiker. Climber or someone who wants a lightweight shoe that does it all waterproof grippy and very rugged thanks. For watching if you have any additional questions about the gear that you just saw feel free to visit back country edge comm to get in touch with me or one of. Our other gear specialists we have detailed product descriptions and specs and often for a lot of our products we. Have additional bonus videos and if you like what we do here on youtube please subscribe.

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    Millet Trident Guide GTX Approach Shoe – Men’s

    Millet’s Trident Guide GTX was built to handle three seasons of crooked trails. Vibram approach outsoles offer precision and superior traction above the treeline when you need to boulder hop, scramble, or traverse a scree field. And when you encounter snowmelt on your way to the summit, a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane keeps your feet warm and dry. With a precise fit, semi-rigid flex, and a high cushioning heel stabilizer, your feet will feel comfortable from the car to the summit.

  • A three-season alpine approach shoe
  • Low-cut leather upper for improved ankle mobility
  • Precise fit, semi-rigid flex for comfort on long approaches
  • Waterproof membrane for wet alpine trails
  • High cushioning heel stabilizer for comfort on-trail
  • Vibram outsole offers high traction for technical hiking
  • Rubber toe and heel guard protect feet on the move
  • Item #MIL00A2
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    Arc’teryx Arakys Approach Shoe – Men’s

    Getting to crag isn’t as always easy as it sounds, so Arc’teryx designed its Men’s Arakys Approach Shoe to be as comfortable navigating steep, rocky scrambles as it is at the crag. Arc’teryx made the Arakys with a lightweight ripstop nylon upper with laminated TPU film overlays for extra protection from wear, and integrated a sticky rubber toe cap for extra bite on small edges and chips. Switching between climbing shoes and the Arakys is easy, courtesy of the one-handed memory buckle closure and the collapsible heel that quickly converts the shoe into a comfortable slipper when you’re on belay. The Arakys is built on a TPU chassis to keep it stiff and stable when the terrain is anything but mellow, and has a lightweight Vibram sole with a Megagrip compound for sure and solid footing during those more questionable approaches.

  • Seamless ripstop nylon upper
  • TPU film overlays
  • Sticky rubber toe cap
  • One hand memory buckle closure
  • Collapsible heel
  • Leather footbed
  • Injected EVA midsole
  • TPU chassis
  • Vibram Light Approach sole with Megagrip
  • Item #ARC00HY
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    Evolv Cruzer Psyche Approach Shoe – Men’s

    The seasons change, but your psyche for climbing stays the same, and every climbing day starts with you lacing up Evolv’s Cruzer Psyche Approach and walking up the trail. This shoe mixes a casual style with a trail-worthy grip so you can wear the Cruzer Psyche at the crag and the gym. A variation from the Cruzer Classic, the Cruzer Psyche boasts higher volume and a wider toe box to provide better balance and overall support.

  • A fresh take on Evolv’s classic approach shoe
  • Canvas construction keeps the shoe strong and breathable
  • Smooth foam footbed and midsole for cushy comfort
  • Trax high-friction sole provides reliable traction
  • Item #EVL001F
  • Evolve men’s cruiser approached shoe. Canvassed rubber soul barefoot friendly moisture wicking microfiber lined memory foam insole for lasting comfort thin koushik minimal drop flat eva mid sole folding heel for slipper like convenience heel pull tab for clipping to harness or backpack sitting at the. Intersection of performance and casual the cruiser is a versatile minimalist tool that will challenge your imagination the cruiser can be worn laced up or slipped on for quick / casual missions. You can scramble up slaps or clip them. On your harness when climbing a multi-pitch route to cruise down sketchy descents in comfort a wolf sports and designs co is. Dedicated to creating cutting edge performance climbing shoes and high traction footwear of the highest quality their climbing shoes are assembled in. Usa and they are proud to sponsor world-class athletes like chris sharma chris linder and many more they as well. Take pride in their world-class research and development team who thoughtfully design innovative products while continuously improving on existing models they also offer more veg and. Friendly styles than any other climbing shoe company in the world. I walk around barefoot everywhere and. Wear shoes only when i have to my. All-time favorite shoes are the new balance minimalist tr 1-0 trail runners can i own for almost dead from constant. Outdoors use pairs of those my feet are extremely wide ex strong and. I have fantastic arches so when i buy. Shoes i look for three things comf orta. Ble cmi ni mal c durable bre thought the. Evolved cruiser approach shoes would fit these three requirements read my review. Below br – – – – – br sty le 5/5 br -. Br p ro s pre wear these shoes to. Most places have worked at the club and. When i go out and i always get complimented on them i love the ease. With which i can adjust the stretchy shoelaces which have yet to come undone by themselves i can’t stay on the floor too long so these shoes take care of my. Frequent cravings to climb stuff with confidence, and they do it in style brb rcon sbr none really dig the. Minimalist elegant look the rbr – – – -. — prsti ckin ess 3/5 br – – – – – brb rp. R os br when shoe is clean and dr yc it. Lose to cement and asphalt however br co and sb are they perform. Horribly on wet or dusty surfaces like gravel playgrounds the dust covering most of the soul and rendering its grip useless to jump on metallic or painted /. Chrome surfaces they may perform better. On granite eck which my rating does not yet reflect the rbr — — br durability 4/5 br br. Pr os br i ve had the shoes for a few. Weeks in the soul and fabric show hardly anywhere they get dusty really quick lit. But a few pets on the shoe clears it rights out br co ns bri I’m afraid to. Use these for any actual climbing outings because i don’t think the canvas will hold that’s how i destroyed my saucony bullet veg and shoes see but I’m. Reluctant to get a pair to kill given the issues I’ve had so far other users. Aren’t having problems in this regard br. Br — br design 4/5 br — br pr os br. Very sturdy not sure about abrasion. Resistance haven’t taken it to the cracks yet the shoes can be squished it. Taking up almost no space inside bag otherwise the heel pull tab was a most welcoming addition and shoes are very light heel folds and can wear shoes as. Slippers br see ons br the length of. The shoe is true to size x y some. Reviewers recommend going one-to-one see five sizes larger on this shoe the. Microfiber lining is slippery when wearing polyester based socks not good. For the ankles when jumping up rock hillsides see and cotton socks are too thick for this shoe which is a bummer because cotton socks provide me with better grip and keep my feet drier the. Right shoe felt much smaller than then left i also did not like the split. Tongue field but wearing socks makes it bearable brbrbr fit one v br — br pr. Os br none br co ns br out-of-the-box. They were horribly tight the only way i could fit my feet was by taking off the. Insole and stretching the guts out of the fabric the length is true to size x. Is not a shoe for those of us with really wide feet my foot spread is wider. Then the shoe itself my feet suffered quite a busy and just when i thought it was paying off the paper like mid sole started peeling away i thought removing the bottom part of the insole would help but my feet were exhausted and achy after weeks of trying to stretch the shoe and i was forced to find the most minimalist insole i could find after trial and error see i went. For the super feet carbon insole which took virtually no space inside the show yet provided outstanding protection this. Will cost these shoes between one and two stars i shouldn’t have to go buy insoles. That are more expensive than the shoe itself br fi nal verdict brits a good. Pair of shoes minimalist ish and seems. Durable but in my case eket was definitely not comfortable and i had to go through more time and money in order to make my monster feet feel like home in them i like the lucy and the fact. That i can feel the terrain with more grip than other shoes i own except my 510 war hawks.

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    Scarpa Maestro Mid Eco Climbing Shoe – Men’s

    Where comfier climbing shoes don’t give the performance you need for a cruxy sequence high up on a multi-pitch, and high-performing climbing shoes feel too uncomfortable to wear all day, the Scarpa Men’s Maestro Mid Eco Climbing Shoe treads the line between comfort and performance so you can have the best of both worlds. It sports an ever-so-subtle downturn to amplify the performance you need for the crux, and moderate asymmetry creates a comfier fit when compared to most aggressive, downturned shoes. The IPC-Tension rand surrounds the upper to maintain the shoe’s subtle downturn and moderate asymmetry for life, and Scarpa heightened the eco-friendly leather upper for better coverage in cracks. Vibram’s XS Edge rubber gives this sole a stiff feel for the support needed on long multi-pitches.

  • Climbing shoe balances performance with comfort for multi-pitches
  • IPC-Tension maintains subtle aggression for life
  • Eco-friendly leather upper in a mid-top length for coverage
  • Stiff sole made with Vibram XS Edge rubber
  • Item #SCR006K
  • Part of our all-day performance category. The scarpa woman’s maestro mid brings comfort and precision to the adventurous. Cracks and bold faces of trad climbing made with a lightly curved last and low. Asymmetry this shoes technical profile. Allows comfort while still adding power to the toe for harder moves dynamic. Support is provided without resorting to insensitive stiffeners that traditionally compromise performance in mid height shoes the maestro mid features a layer of extra padding under the synthetic tongue for added comfort when jamming into wide. Cracks this upper has been designed exclusively for women with the lower. Fitting and narrower heel along with seams that are moved away from the pressure points to increase comfort and fit the lacing system on the maestro med. Is protected with leather panels to help reduce abrasion in wide cracks an ultra. Thin plastic mid sole is also used here to provide support of the full foot without compromising sensitivity the. Vibram excess edge rubber outsole provides exceptional edging and durability handmade in italy the scarpa. Women’s maestro med is the first woman specific trad shoe on the market these. Shoes will keep you feeling comfortable during the most uncomfortable adventures. You.

    My name is marc bosley i am the climbing category manager for. Scoffer north america for spring 18 we are launching the new maestro family two. Models a men’s and women’s admit and lens and women’s low and for me the. Starting point of this shoe is really the upper we started to use a leather or. A niko leather which is more sustainably sourced it’s got less and ask to buy products that are given off during the tanning process in terms of the actual performance of this shoe it gives a really soft hand to this lever, so we want this shoe to be super comfy and this softer hand allows that what’s really interesting the guyver actually designs all that shoes buckle times marker he kind of has moved. The seams around in the shoe so actually if we flip the shoe over when you can see inside it we can see that the positions of the seams have been moved away from underneath your toe and from on top of your knuckles so it becomes again a very comfortable shoe to wear for extended periods here under on the mid we’ve got a full length protection over the laces and that’s the first point of difference between the low version we can see that we’ve got exposed laces here so protection and. Here we’ve got easier just a bit and this is kind of large discs that sits here underneath the laces cushions the top of your foot this is all built on you last and i believe that this is the first women-specific made on the market it’s a brand-new active rand kind of it’s a combination of our really popular buy attention active rand and our pcb active rand which is up here there are runs rounds here under the foot and back this way. And then we’ve got earnest of a stream that goes under here it allows us to kind of have a paradigm shift that trad shooters supposed to be really stiff here we’ve got a shoe that is very. Very supportive but also kind of sensitives the pull and the charge and. The dynamism that’s in this shoe is kind of more explosive than here this gives a kind of more gentle extended release. Of energy, you know got this all day comfortable use quite technical and here you’ve got something that’s a bit more technical more face climbing smaller kind edges and excess edge on all of them the mid comes in february march time and that’s going to retail at $190 released. At the same time is the low and that’s on tonight’s dollars.

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    La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot – Men’s

    When the mountains are a technical obstacle course of ice, snow, and frigid temperatures, the La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot will be your foot’s best friend. La Sportiva combined a waterproof breathable Gore-Tex membrane, an insulated lining , and a durable leather upper to keep your feet warm and protected for many summits to come. The Vibram sole, featuring the Impact Brake System, provides tough traction on slippery inclines, while the 3D Flex ankle allows for maximum sole-to-surface contact on the steeps. An adjustable, removable tongue offers a comfortable, customizable fit for any foot shape.

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    La Sportiva Trango Tower GTX Mountaineering Boot – Men’s

    A far cry from the bulky alpine boots of yesteryear, the La Sportiva Men’s Trango Tower GTX Mountaineering Boot offers ultralight warmth and support to help you scale towering peaks in remarkable comfort—relatively speaking, at least. After all, if you don’t suffer a little, then the mountain wasn’t big enough.

    Gore-Tex Performance Comfort keeps your foot dry when you get caught off-guard by a freak snowstorm in the middle of summer, but still breathes well to keep you from overheating at lower altitudes. The rugged upper with Honey-Comb reinforcements withstands the roughest punishment the mountain can dish out. PU in the midsole offers support and cushioning when moving over rocky terrain, and EVA inserts decrease weight while still absorbing impacts and providing excellent rebound. Rounding it out is a Vibram One outsole for reliable traction on precarious ridgelines and the durability needed to withstand season after season in the high alpine. This sole is also equipped with an Impact Brake System for better control on descents.

  • Stay warm while tackling towering peaks in this alpine boot
  • Gore-Tex membrane for breathable waterproofing
  • Upper is extremely abrasion-resistant
  • 3D Flex ankle for longitudinal lock-out and lateral flex
  • PU midsole offers cushioning and support
  • EVA inserts decrease weight
  • TPU insert for rear crampon compatibility
  • Vibram One sole is extremely grippy and durable
  • Item #LSP00CW
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    Evolv Zender Approach Shoe – Men’s

    The Men’s Zender Approach Shoe is Evolv’s beefed-up version of the classic Cruzer designed for longer hikes to climbs. Its perforated leather upper feels as breathable, soft, and ultralight like the Cruzer, but the rubberized toe and heel pieces ensure long-lasting durability in rocky situations. Smooth foam and soft EVA assure underfoot comfort, while Evolv’s climbing-tested Trax rubber gives the sole plenty of friction anywhere on the mountain.

  • Casual approach shoe revamped for more technical performance
  • Perforated leather upper with rubberized toe and heel for durability
  • Smooth-lined foam footbed and EVA midsole for cushy comfort
  • Trax high-friction rubber sole assures long-lasting traction
  • Item #EVL001B
  • Evolve men’s cruiser approached shoe. Canvassed rubber soul barefoot friendly moisture wicking microfiber lined memory foam insole for lasting comfort thin koushik minimal drop flat eva mid sole folding heel for slipper like convenience heel pull tab for clipping to harness or backpack sitting at the. Intersection of performance and casual the cruiser is a versatile minimalist tool that will challenge your imagination the cruiser can be worn laced up or slipped on for quick / casual missions. You can scramble up slaps or clip them. On your harness when climbing a multi-pitch route to cruise down sketchy descents in comfort a wolf sports and designs co is. Dedicated to creating cutting edge performance climbing shoes and high traction footwear of the highest quality their climbing shoes are assembled in. Usa and they are proud to sponsor world-class athletes like chris sharma chris linder and many more they as well. Take pride in their world-class research and development team who thoughtfully design innovative products while continuously improving on existing models they also offer more veg and. Friendly styles than any other climbing shoe company in the world. I walk around barefoot everywhere and. Wear shoes only when i have to my. All-time favorite shoes are the new balance minimalist tr 1-0 trail runners can i own for almost dead from constant. Outdoors use pairs of those my feet are extremely wide ex strong and. I have fantastic arches so when i buy. Shoes i look for three things comf orta. Ble cmi ni mal c durable bre thought the. Evolved cruiser approach shoes would fit these three requirements read my review. Below br – – – – – br sty le 5/5 br -. Br p ro s pre wear these shoes to. Most places have worked at the club and. When i go out and i always get complimented on them i love the ease. With which i can adjust the stretchy shoelaces which have yet to come undone by themselves i can’t stay on the floor too long so these shoes take care of my. Frequent cravings to climb stuff with confidence, and they do it in style brb rcon sbr none really dig the. Minimalist elegant look the rbr – – – -. — prsti ckin ess 3/5 br – – – – – brb rp. R os br when shoe is clean and dr yc it. Lose to cement and asphalt however br co and sb are they perform. Horribly on wet or dusty surfaces like gravel playgrounds the dust covering most of the soul and rendering its grip useless to jump on metallic or painted /. Chrome surfaces they may perform better. On granite eck which my rating does not yet reflect the rbr — — br durability 4/5 br br. Pr os br i ve had the shoes for a few. Weeks in the soul and fabric show hardly anywhere they get dusty really quick lit. But a few pets on the shoe clears it rights out br co ns bri I’m afraid to. Use these for any actual climbing outings because i don’t think the canvas will hold that’s how i destroyed my saucony bullet veg and shoes see but I’m. Reluctant to get a pair to kill given the issues I’ve had so far other users. Aren’t having problems in this regard br. Br — br design 4/5 br — br pr os br. Very sturdy not sure about abrasion. Resistance haven’t taken it to the cracks yet the shoes can be squished it. Taking up almost no space inside bag otherwise the heel pull tab was a most welcoming addition and shoes are very light heel folds and can wear shoes as. Slippers br see ons br the length of. The shoe is true to size x y some. Reviewers recommend going one-to-one see five sizes larger on this shoe the. Microfiber lining is slippery when wearing polyester based socks not good. For the ankles when jumping up rock hillsides see and cotton socks are too thick for this shoe which is a bummer because cotton socks provide me with better grip and keep my feet drier the. Right shoe felt much smaller than then left i also did not like the split. Tongue field but wearing socks makes it bearable brbrbr fit one v br — br pr. Os br none br co ns br out-of-the-box. They were horribly tight the only way i could fit my feet was by taking off the. Insole and stretching the guts out of the fabric the length is true to size x. Is not a shoe for those of us with really wide feet my foot spread is wider. Then the shoe itself my feet suffered quite a busy and just when i thought it was paying off the paper like mid sole started peeling away i thought removing the bottom part of the insole would help but my feet were exhausted and achy after weeks of trying to stretch the shoe and i was forced to find the most minimalist insole i could find after trial and error see i went. For the super feet carbon insole which took virtually no space inside the show yet provided outstanding protection this. Will cost these shoes between one and two stars i shouldn’t have to go buy insoles. That are more expensive than the shoe itself br fi nal verdict brits a good. Pair of shoes minimalist ish and seems. Durable but in my case eket was definitely not comfortable and i had to go through more time and money in order to make my monster feet feel like home in them i like the lucy and the fact. That i can feel the terrain with more grip than other shoes i own except my 510 war hawks.

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    La Sportiva TX4 Approach Shoe – Men’s

    Sitting at the top of La Sportiva’s TX lineup, the TX4 Men’s Approach Shoe is a veritable all-terrain crusher with the chops to put a handle on any terrain you take it up. Forgoing the mesh upper in favor of tough and supportive leather, the TX4 is well-suited for dry, rocky, and more demanding approaches. A full-wrap rubber rand is punctuated by a Vibram Techlite toe cap for additional purchase on small footholds, and the MegaGrip sole offers a sure-footed feel whether you’re scrambling up loose rock, packed-trails, or big boulders. Underfoot, La Sportiva hooked the TX4 up with a cushioning MEMlex sole and its STB control system for added torsional rigidity and support.

  • Leather upper
  • Full-wrap rubber rand
  • Vibram Techlite toe rand
  • Non-slip mesh lining
  • Lace closure
  • MEMlex midsole
  • STB control system
  • Vibram MegaGrip sole with Impact Braking System
  • Item #LSP00A3
  • the shoe we’ve got a board lasted construction so that gives the shoe a lot of really good stiffness and torsional rigidity so it’s going to maintain its edging power and climbing

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    La Sportiva TX2 Approach Shoe – Men’s

    Frequent creek crossings, steep scrambles, and technical approaches call for the La Sportiva Men’s TX2 Approach Shoe. With a quick-drying polyester mesh upper, non-slip lining, and protective rubber rand, the TX2 is well-equipped to put the handle on just about any terrain you encounter. La Sportiva even kept the TX2 lightweight—just over nine ounces per pair—so the shoes can easily be clipped to harness or stuffed in a backpack, without weighing you down or making you feel off balance.

  • Seamless polyester mesh upper
  • Liquid rubber rand
  • TechLite toe rand
  • Non-slip mesh lining
  • MEMlex midsole
  • Vibram Mega-Grip sole
  • C2 ComboCord
  • Item #LSP00A7
  • the shoe we’ve got a board lasted construction so that gives the shoe a lot of really good stiffness and torsional rigidity so it’s going to maintain its edging power and climbing

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    La Sportiva TX4 Mid GTX Approach Boot – Men’s

    You always want your foot to feel prime on the climb, but sometimes there are miles of steep switchbacks, rough rocks, and twig-riddled trails. That’s where the La Sportiva Men’s TX4 Mid GTX Approach Boot comes in handy. It has the stiffness, stability, and support needed for hauling a lot of climbing gear over rough terrain, and Gore-Tex Extended Comfort applies reliable waterproofing just in case you come across mud or light showers. Extended Comfort also enhances breathability, and Vibram’s MegaGrip sole features an Impact Brake System for a safer descent. 

  • Burly approach boot built to traverse high mountain ranges
  • Waterproof Gore-Tex with Extended Comfort for enhanced breathability
  • Strong leather upper with TechLite rand for rock protection
  • STB Control System maintains support and stability on rough terrain
  • Vibram MegaGrip sole with Impact Brake System
  • Item #LSP00D9
  • the shoe we’ve got a board lasted construction so that gives the shoe a lot of really good stiffness and torsional rigidity so it’s going to maintain its edging power and climbing

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    Arc’teryx Acrux SL GTX Approach Shoe – Men’s

    Designed for grueling approaches through mixed conditions, the Arc’teryx Men’s Acrux SL GTX Approach Shoe conquers muddy paths, shallow streams, and rugged talus fields en route to your climbing destination. Relatively lightweight for such a robust shoe, the Acrux SL GTX maximizes speed when time is of the essence. The seamless one-piece uppers, TPU high-abrasion film, and sticky rubber toe prevent excess wear across stretches of formidable terrain.

    Arc’teryx’s Adaptive Fit zonal stretch liner conforms to key areas of the foot, customizing the fit for cloud-nine comfort and maximum support. Keeping you dry in the wettest environments, the Gore-Tex membrane keeps your feet from succumbing to creek crossings, wet ravines, and raging downpours. This waterproof membrane is fully breathable, so your feet don’t drown in perspiration or heat during strenuous use.

    The defining point of this approach shoe, the Vibram Arc’teryx Light Approach sole combines sticky climbing traction and smearing with a mountaineering heel tread for improved downhill braking. This approach-specific sole features Vibram’s MegaGrip rubber compound for unbelievable grip when you’re scaling slick boulders and walking across precarious ledges where falling isn’t an option.

  • Grippy approach shoe for rugged alpine terrain
  • Gore-Tex membrane keeps out soaking-wet conditions
  • PU-coated nylon upper for lightweight durability
  • TPU high-abrasion film prevents tears and ripping
  • Arc’teryx Adaptive Fit Lite liner for customized fit
  • Vibram Arc’teryx Light Approach sole for sticky grip
  • “Y” mountaineering heel allows for controlled braking
  • Arc’teryx designs products with an emphasis on no-nonsense function
  • Item #ARC00LE
  • What’s happening everybody I’m joe from zappos.com, and we’re taking a closer look at the crux sl gore-tex approach. From arc’teryx now these approach shoes. Have been designed to be very lightweight and pack able they’ve got a seamless upper design here with a gore-tex membrane on the inside to keep your feet completely dry while still allowing them to breathe you have a little bit of extra rubber then reinforced up around the toe area it has. A bootie construction it’s all one piece all the way around there just use those pull tabs to slide it in and those laces to snug it up now the bids removable. It’s got really nice cushioning there’s some arch support as well then they put the boom rubber on the outsole super. Rugged design and be great on the technical trails or on the flat so if you’re in the market for a lightweight pack able approach shoe this is a must-have it’s from arc’teryx.

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    Evolv Cruzer Slip-On Approach Shoe – Men’s

    The Men’s Cruzer Slip-On Approach Shoe knows a thing or two about hiking trails—or lack thereof—even though it’s the most casual selection in Evolv’s classic Cruzer collection. A cotton canvas construction keeps the Cruzer strong and soft and lends the shoe style that you can enjoy at outdoor concerts and climbing crags. Smooth foam and soft cushioning keep you on your feet whether you’re hiking long distances or jumping to the beats. Trax high-friction rubber grants a tenacious grip for assured traction on slippery rock.

  • The most casual option in Evolv’s Cruzer approach shoe collection
  • Cotton canvas construction keeps the Cruzer strong and soft
  • Smooth foam footbed and cushy midsole for long-lasting comfort
  • Trax high-friction rubber sole for assured traction
  • Item #EVL001G
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    Boreal Bamba Shoe – Men’s

    As far as approach shoes go, the Boreal Men’s Bamba Shoe has a far more street-savvy style suitable for gym climbers, but it can still take to the trails for cragging. Layers of shock-absorbing cush cradle your foot as you haul your climbing gear over rugged trails, and the rubber sole has plenty of lugs to ensure traction on slippery slopes. Boreal made the upper out of European split leather that’s as durable as it is soft, and there’s a mesh lining inside to promote ventilation and moisture management.

  • Casually styled street shoe handles approaches to rock climbs
  • European split leather with PU Air Net lining for ventilation
  • Shock-absorbing footbed with supportive, stable midsole
  • Boreal Street rubber with toecap for trail-ready traction
  • Item #BRF001L
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    Mammut Hueco Low GTX Shoe – Men’s

    The boulders might be dry, but the trail between you and your climbing project still has puddles from last night’s rainstorm. That’s not a problem for the Mammut Men’s Hueco Low GTX Shoe. This shoe includes a waterproof Gore-Tex Performance Comfort membrane with enhanced breathability for hiking on tough trails in warmer weather. It’s well-cushioned with a Strobel construction, and the TPU heel stabilizer ensures a secure fit from trailhead to climb. Mammut used the same rubber found on Michelin tires to ensure traction on slippery surfaces.

  • Rugged approach shoe backed by waterproof Gore-Tex
  • Gore-Tex Performance Comfort enhances breathability for hiking
  • Cushioning Strobel construction with a heel stabilizer for support
  • Michelin sole made from the same rubber at tires
  • Item #MAM012V
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    Mammut Hueco Mid GTX Shoe – Men’s

    Whether you’re slogging through the remnants of last night’s storm or trying to outrun the current one back to the trailhead, it’s always nice to know that you’ve got waterproof protection on your feet, especially when it’s as comfortable and high-performing as the Mammut Hueco Mid GTX Shoe. This stylish approach and hiking shoe boasts a Gore-Tex performance comfort liner, ensuring waterproof protection from rainy days, splashing puddles, and babbling brooks, while also giving your feet the breathable comfort they need for long and strenuous trips on the trail. Michelin rubber in the outsole provides trusted traction no matter how slippery the surface is, and thanks to the rubber toe cap you can protect yourself from clumsy toe stubs and technical terrain. The soft but strong leather upper tacks on much needed durability, and the TPU heel stabilizer keeps you supported on even the trickiest trails.


  • Waterproof approach shoe for treks on trail and trips to the crag
  • Gore-Tex performance comfort liner shuts out moisture
  • Michelin rubber outsole grips slippery rocks and roots
  • Rubber toe cap protects against toe stubs and falling rock
  • Soft leather upper ensures durability and low-key style
  • Heel stabilizer helps keep you supported on technical terrain
  • Item #MAM012T
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    La Sportiva TX2 Leather Shoe – Men’s

    Designed to bring comfort and durability to rugged approaches, the La Sportiva TX2 Leather Shoe is an easy go-to for any and all of your climbing missions. Its nubuck leather upper offers lots of durability for tough mountain environments, as well as a comfortable feel that breaks in easily. The outsole is made with a sticky Vibram MegaGrip compound for steady and reliable grip on scree fields and tough trails, and features a climbing-zone toe to help you journey onward when your path gets a bit technical. An extended lacing system ensures a snug and secure fit for rugged sections of trail and quick scrambles, and the C2 Combo Cord system makes it easy to clip your shoes to a harness or pack when you reach the crag rockin’ and ready to go.

  • Lightweight approach shoe with lots of durability and comfort
  • Nubuck leather upper withstands wear and tear of rugged terrain
  • Vibram MegaGrip outsole ensures traction on the steepest trails
  • Combo Cord system attaches shoes quickly to a harness or pack
  • Climbing zone toe helps you navigate steep and rocky sections
  • Extended lacing design ensures a snug and precise fit
  • Item #LSP00FU
  • What’s going on everyone my name is jeff from zappos.com and today we checked out. The tx 2 leather and it’s from la. Sportive now this approach shoe is made. With a durable nu buck leather upper and. Features a point five millimeter rubber and that goes all the way around the shoe and right up front for an extra. Durability you have a pu tech like toe ram there now the lacing system is not. Your traditional lacing system this one’s actually derived from the la sportive myths climbing shoe so you’re gonna get a more snug fitting high performing wear out of this and it’s. Still, easy to adjust now the interior has plenty of padding for your comfort. And is aligned with a non-slip mesh. Which is very breathable and soft so that’s gonna feel great against your foot and all of this sits on top of this. Sticky libre mega gripped reverse light. Rubber outsole which is great because it. Has a climbing zone right under the toe. And will provide you with plenty of traction and stability now if you enjoy. Hiking and climbing this shoe right here. It’s for you from la sportive.

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