Everything about the TX4 Evo Men is designed for use in rocky and technically demanding terrain. Stability and flexibility complement each other perfectly in this shoe concept from La Sportiva. To achieve good grip in mountainous terrain, you need a sole with a decent grip. In this low shoe, this comes from Vibram : The combination of the high-grip Megagrip rubber and the patented Impact Brake System (IBS) ensures maximum stability on descents and optimum traction control on ascents or easy climbing passages. The sole can still be replaced if the tread has worn out after heavy use. The Climbing Zone in the forefoot area, which is naturally also moulded in the TX4 Evo, is also typical of an approach shoe. From above, the foot is wrapped in a soft shaft that fits snugly and regulates shoe volume and tension with just one hand movement thanks to the patented climbing shoe lacing. The very wide rubber rand protects the foot and material from damage caused by sharp-edged rock and scree. If you prefer to avoid hiking trails, take on challenging routes to your climbing crags or enjoy via ferratas, the TX4 Evo Men is your comfortable and all-round reliable companion.
Everything about the TX4 Evo Men is designed for use in rocky and technically demanding terrain. Stability and flexibility complement each other perfectly in this shoe concept from La Sportiva. To achieve good grip in mountainous terrain, you need a sole with a decent grip. In this low shoe, this comes from Vibram : The combination of the high-grip Megagrip rubber and the patented Impact Brake System (IBS) ensures maximum stability on descents and optimum traction control on ascents or easy climbing passages. The sole can still be replaced if the tread has worn out after heavy use. The Climbing Zone in the forefoot area, which is naturally also moulded in the TX4 Evo, is also typical of an approach shoe. From above, the foot is wrapped in a soft shaft that fits snugly and regulates shoe volume and tension with just one hand movement thanks to the patented climbing shoe lacing. The very wide rubber rand protects the foot and material from damage caused by sharp-edged rock and scree. If you prefer to avoid hiking trails, take on challenging routes to your climbing crags or enjoy via ferratas, the TX4 Evo Men is your comfortable and all-round reliable companion.
Everything about the TX4 Evo Men is designed for use in rocky and technically demanding terrain. Stability and flexibility complement each other perfectly in this shoe concept from La Sportiva. To achieve good grip in mountainous terrain, you need a sole with a decent grip. In this low shoe, this comes from Vibram : The combination of the high-grip Megagrip rubber and the patented Impact Brake System (IBS) ensures maximum stability on descents and optimum traction control on ascents or easy climbing passages. The sole can still be replaced if the tread has worn out after heavy use. The Climbing Zone in the forefoot area, which is naturally also moulded in the TX4 Evo, is also typical of an approach shoe. From above, the foot is wrapped in a soft shaft that fits snugly and regulates shoe volume and tension with just one hand movement thanks to the patented climbing shoe lacing. The very wide rubber rand protects the foot and material from damage caused by sharp-edged rock and scree. If you prefer to avoid hiking trails, take on challenging routes to your climbing crags or enjoy via ferratas, the TX4 Evo Men is your comfortable and all-round reliable companion.
Everything about the TX4 Evo Men is designed for use in rocky and technically demanding terrain. Stability and flexibility complement each other perfectly in this shoe concept from La Sportiva. To achieve good grip in mountainous terrain, you need a sole with a decent grip. In this low shoe, this comes from Vibram : The combination of the high-grip Megagrip rubber and the patented Impact Brake System (IBS) ensures maximum stability on descents and optimum traction control on ascents or easy climbing passages. The sole can still be replaced if the tread has worn out after heavy use. The Climbing Zone in the forefoot area, which is naturally also moulded in the TX4 Evo, is also typical of an approach shoe. From above, the foot is wrapped in a soft shaft that fits snugly and regulates shoe volume and tension with just one hand movement thanks to the patented climbing shoe lacing. The very wide rubber rand protects the foot and material from damage caused by sharp-edged rock and scree. If you prefer to avoid hiking trails, take on challenging routes to your climbing crags or enjoy via ferratas, the TX4 Evo Men is your comfortable and all-round reliable companion.
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La Sportiva Tx4 Evo M
Delivery $74.07
La Sportiva TX4 Evo approach shoes-44-Carbon/Papaya
Delivery by 31 Mar $64.36
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TX4 Evo - I received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review.OK, these were sent to me in February so I can give a review for limited use. It’s been a very wet February in Colorado. I’ve been able to wear these to get a feel.Like all Las Sportiva’s They have a very Narrow fit. If you have a wide foot, the shoe is definitely not for you.The best thing about LA Sportiva is the amazing grip. This is my third pair. Different model, however. But the grip is Top-notch.It’s a very stiff shoe. It does seem to press down near the big toe on both shoes.However, the toe is stiff and allows a little bit better grip for wet rocks. It feels like a very well built solid shoe. I also like the cord on the Heel of the ... MoreTX4 Evo - I received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review.OK, these were sent to me in February so I can give a review for limited use. It’s been a very wet February in Colorado. I’ve been able to wear these to get a feel.Like all Las Sportiva’s They have a very Narrow fit. If you have a wide foot, the shoe is definitely not for you.The best thing about LA Sportiva is the amazing grip. This is my third pair. Different model, however. But the grip is Top-notch.It’s a very stiff shoe. It does seem to press down near the big toe on both shoes.However, the toe is stiff and allows a little bit better grip for wet rocks. It feels like a very well built solid shoe. I also like the cord on the Heel of the shoe. It helps get the shoe easier. Other shoes this area seems to press down and two the Hilo the shoe which can become uncomfortable this eliminates that. After wearing these for an extended period time my feet were achy the following day. It does compress quite a bit. This summer will be the true test.
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I have worn these shoes every day for three weeks now since I received them. They are amazingly comfortable and my new favorite shoe. I have used them hiking in mud and on wet limestone, walking around town on concrete, and even some light bouldering at the gym before I put my climbing shoes on. They have excelled at each task. The traction of the vibram lugs is great in mud, but is also sticky enough to give traction on wet rock and concrete unlike how some other harder lugs can be slick in those scenarios. The climbing zone on the front toe provides a good smear for larger foot holds and slab.Like all SPORTIVA I have owned, these run narrow. I am usually a 10.5 but an 11 in this shoe is almost too small. I was able to loosen the laces and make them comfortable, ... MoreI have worn these shoes every day for three weeks now since I received them. They are amazingly comfortable and my new favorite shoe. I have used them hiking in mud and on wet limestone, walking around town on concrete, and even some light bouldering at the gym before I put my climbing shoes on. They have excelled at each task. The traction of the vibram lugs is great in mud, but is also sticky enough to give traction on wet rock and concrete unlike how some other harder lugs can be slick in those scenarios. The climbing zone on the front toe provides a good smear for larger foot holds and slab.Like all SPORTIVA I have owned, these run narrow. I am usually a 10.5 but an 11 in this shoe is almost too small. I was able to loosen the laces and make them comfortable, however the laces are almost too short now. I don’t mind, I do not want long laces flopping around with this kind of shoe but just a callout. These shoes also have aggressive arch support vs my other hiking shoes. Again not bad but did stand out.Overall these are a 5 and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a good approach, hiking, or every day shoe.
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I gotta admit, I was a little nervous when I got these... In theory, approach shows always sound so cool! But then when I wear them, they're more like skinny jeans - sure, maybe they look good, but why are they so dang uncomfortable?! These started off pretty similarly... They look sharp, but they are stiff to start out with! Plus, the tongue is a little weird, it's attached all along one side (only). They felt clompy in the beginning, but as I wore them more I started to like them more and more!First off, I'm normally an 8.5 but am definitely glad I got a size 9. Any smaller would've been way too tight and uncomfortable, but, for me at least, that's pretty common with my La Sportivas.There's very little flex to the soul, which is probably what makes them feel so ... MoreI gotta admit, I was a little nervous when I got these... In theory, approach shows always sound so cool! But then when I wear them, they're more like skinny jeans - sure, maybe they look good, but why are they so dang uncomfortable?! These started off pretty similarly... They look sharp, but they are stiff to start out with! Plus, the tongue is a little weird, it's attached all along one side (only). They felt clompy in the beginning, but as I wore them more I started to like them more and more!First off, I'm normally an 8.5 but am definitely glad I got a size 9. Any smaller would've been way too tight and uncomfortable, but, for me at least, that's pretty common with my La Sportivas.There's very little flex to the soul, which is probably what makes them feel so clompy. To a certain degree, wearing them is like wearing low (no) rise mountaineering boots. You know, how like walking in them is like walking in ski boots. But as I wore them more I realized they had just enough flex. But the wrap around rubber along the base, extra rubber on the toes, vibram soles and the "climbing zone" just under the toes, makes them perfect for scrambling around or over other rocky terrain.In fact, when compared to my other go-to hiking/scrambling boots (some La Sportivas Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX) these weigh in just a bit lighter but with quite a bit more scrambling prowess (1.92 lbs. for the Raptors vs. 1.74 for these). And they're quite a bit lighter than my sturdier boots (Tecnica Forge GTX) which weigh in at 2.6.lbs. Granted, the others are mid to high rise and waterproof, but still. Light is light, and these don't sacrifice for eating up rockier terrain. Although the padding/cushion in the sole isn't super noticeable, you don't feel the rocks and uneven terrain into your foot bed. The only area where the fit wasn't awesome was the heal. Because, I assume, the sole doesn't flex very much, on steeper terrain where you're gripping with mostly your toes, I could feel it digging into my heal a little bit.Overall, great low rise hiking/scrambling shoes really well-suited for rockier terrain!
La Sportiva Tx4 Evo M
Delivery $74.07
La Sportiva TX4 Evo approach shoes-44-Carbon/Papaya
Delivery by 31 Mar $64.36
TX4 Evo - I received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review.OK, these were sent to me in February so I can give a review for limited use. It’s been a very wet February in Colorado. I’ve been able to wear these to get a feel.Like all Las Sportiva’s They have a very Narrow fit. If you have a wide foot, the shoe is definitely not for you.The best thing about LA Sportiva is the amazing grip. This is my third pair. Different model, however. But the grip is Top-notch.It’s a very stiff shoe. It does seem to press down near the big toe on both shoes.However, the toe is stiff and allows a little bit better grip for wet rocks. It feels like a very well built solid shoe. I also like the cord on the Heel of the ... MoreTX4 Evo - I received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review.OK, these were sent to me in February so I can give a review for limited use. It’s been a very wet February in Colorado. I’ve been able to wear these to get a feel.Like all Las Sportiva’s They have a very Narrow fit. If you have a wide foot, the shoe is definitely not for you.The best thing about LA Sportiva is the amazing grip. This is my third pair. Different model, however. But the grip is Top-notch.It’s a very stiff shoe. It does seem to press down near the big toe on both shoes.However, the toe is stiff and allows a little bit better grip for wet rocks. It feels like a very well built solid shoe. I also like the cord on the Heel of the shoe. It helps get the shoe easier. Other shoes this area seems to press down and two the Hilo the shoe which can become uncomfortable this eliminates that. After wearing these for an extended period time my feet were achy the following day. It does compress quite a bit. This summer will be the true test.
I have worn these shoes every day for three weeks now since I received them. They are amazingly comfortable and my new favorite shoe. I have used them hiking in mud and on wet limestone, walking around town on concrete, and even some light bouldering at the gym before I put my climbing shoes on. They have excelled at each task. The traction of the vibram lugs is great in mud, but is also sticky enough to give traction on wet rock and concrete unlike how some other harder lugs can be slick in those scenarios. The climbing zone on the front toe provides a good smear for larger foot holds and slab.Like all SPORTIVA I have owned, these run narrow. I am usually a 10.5 but an 11 in this shoe is almost too small. I was able to loosen the laces and make them comfortable, ... MoreI have worn these shoes every day for three weeks now since I received them. They are amazingly comfortable and my new favorite shoe. I have used them hiking in mud and on wet limestone, walking around town on concrete, and even some light bouldering at the gym before I put my climbing shoes on. They have excelled at each task. The traction of the vibram lugs is great in mud, but is also sticky enough to give traction on wet rock and concrete unlike how some other harder lugs can be slick in those scenarios. The climbing zone on the front toe provides a good smear for larger foot holds and slab.Like all SPORTIVA I have owned, these run narrow. I am usually a 10.5 but an 11 in this shoe is almost too small. I was able to loosen the laces and make them comfortable, however the laces are almost too short now. I don’t mind, I do not want long laces flopping around with this kind of shoe but just a callout. These shoes also have aggressive arch support vs my other hiking shoes. Again not bad but did stand out.Overall these are a 5 and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a good approach, hiking, or every day shoe.
I gotta admit, I was a little nervous when I got these... In theory, approach shows always sound so cool! But then when I wear them, they're more like skinny jeans - sure, maybe they look good, but why are they so dang uncomfortable?! These started off pretty similarly... They look sharp, but they are stiff to start out with! Plus, the tongue is a little weird, it's attached all along one side (only). They felt clompy in the beginning, but as I wore them more I started to like them more and more!First off, I'm normally an 8.5 but am definitely glad I got a size 9. Any smaller would've been way too tight and uncomfortable, but, for me at least, that's pretty common with my La Sportivas.There's very little flex to the soul, which is probably what makes them feel so ... MoreI gotta admit, I was a little nervous when I got these... In theory, approach shows always sound so cool! But then when I wear them, they're more like skinny jeans - sure, maybe they look good, but why are they so dang uncomfortable?! These started off pretty similarly... They look sharp, but they are stiff to start out with! Plus, the tongue is a little weird, it's attached all along one side (only). They felt clompy in the beginning, but as I wore them more I started to like them more and more!First off, I'm normally an 8.5 but am definitely glad I got a size 9. Any smaller would've been way too tight and uncomfortable, but, for me at least, that's pretty common with my La Sportivas.There's very little flex to the soul, which is probably what makes them feel so clompy. To a certain degree, wearing them is like wearing low (no) rise mountaineering boots. You know, how like walking in them is like walking in ski boots. But as I wore them more I realized they had just enough flex. But the wrap around rubber along the base, extra rubber on the toes, vibram soles and the "climbing zone" just under the toes, makes them perfect for scrambling around or over other rocky terrain.In fact, when compared to my other go-to hiking/scrambling boots (some La Sportivas Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX) these weigh in just a bit lighter but with quite a bit more scrambling prowess (1.92 lbs. for the Raptors vs. 1.74 for these). And they're quite a bit lighter than my sturdier boots (Tecnica Forge GTX) which weigh in at 2.6.lbs. Granted, the others are mid to high rise and waterproof, but still. Light is light, and these don't sacrifice for eating up rockier terrain. Although the padding/cushion in the sole isn't super noticeable, you don't feel the rocks and uneven terrain into your foot bed. The only area where the fit wasn't awesome was the heal. Because, I assume, the sole doesn't flex very much, on steeper terrain where you're gripping with mostly your toes, I could feel it digging into my heal a little bit.Overall, great low rise hiking/scrambling shoes really well-suited for rockier terrain!
I have always been partial to approach shoes for the outdoors, and daily life. La Sportiva hit it out of the park with this one. It’s both capable and stylish. The shoe is well built with leather uppers and the bottom half is rubber clad with the toe box receiving double protection and a sturdy heel loop makes them a cinch to get on. The shoe is surprisingly light for how sturdy it feels and it’s well styled for daily wear.The high instep arch took a wear or two to get used to but I now find it comfortable. I could use a little more length in the laces but it really hasn’t posed a problem yet. As other La Sportivas I have owned in the past they run a little small and I am wearing about half a size up from my typical shoe.
I have or have had TX3s, TX4s, TX4Rs and now these. I have very little time in them but my initial impressions are the same as I have of the other TX shoes I own: for my feet and my use these are the best I’ve had and I’ll continue to hike, walk, backpack, whatever in these as long as they’re available. They’re built on their Traverse last which is wider than many of their other shoes. For my wider feet, they fit perfectly (I wear a 45 which is the same as my street shoes). The Vibram Megagrip grips exceptionally well on a variety of surfaces both wet or dry. Durability has been fantastic as they have lasted me 1-1.5 years without the midsole collapsing or the outsole wearing out. They’re comfortable, no hotspots, no blisters and work for me with loads up to 35-40 ... MoreI have or have had TX3s, TX4s, TX4Rs and now these. I have very little time in them but my initial impressions are the same as I have of the other TX shoes I own: for my feet and my use these are the best I’ve had and I’ll continue to hike, walk, backpack, whatever in these as long as they’re available. They’re built on their Traverse last which is wider than many of their other shoes. For my wider feet, they fit perfectly (I wear a 45 which is the same as my street shoes). The Vibram Megagrip grips exceptionally well on a variety of surfaces both wet or dry. Durability has been fantastic as they have lasted me 1-1.5 years without the midsole collapsing or the outsole wearing out. They’re comfortable, no hotspots, no blisters and work for me with loads up to 35-40 pounds. Very, very pleased with the TX3s/4s.
I bought these shoes for work as a rope access technician doing building maintenance. I've used a few other pairs of approach shoes and these are by far the best.Scarpa is my absolute go to for all climb/mountain footwear so I was skeptical that the TX4 would be wide enough in the toebox. Luckily they fit amazingly well in my typical 47. Out of the box they seemed just a bit too short and tight, but lacing them up well and walking around even for a few days, they fit perfectly.I wanted this shoe for it's performance fit and sticky rubber (on top of the toes too), but I'm blown away by the support. Walking feels amazing in these. I'm often on rocky roofs which I could feel through my old Geckos. With these I don't feel the rocks.I'll probably wear these into ... MoreI bought these shoes for work as a rope access technician doing building maintenance. I've used a few other pairs of approach shoes and these are by far the best.Scarpa is my absolute go to for all climb/mountain footwear so I was skeptical that the TX4 would be wide enough in the toebox. Luckily they fit amazingly well in my typical 47. Out of the box they seemed just a bit too short and tight, but lacing them up well and walking around even for a few days, they fit perfectly.I wanted this shoe for it's performance fit and sticky rubber (on top of the toes too), but I'm blown away by the support. Walking feels amazing in these. I'm often on rocky roofs which I could feel through my old Geckos. With these I don't feel the rocks.I'll probably wear these into the mountains as well, or just get another pair for recreation. I keep telling my girlfriend I've found my forever shoe. Whenever they burn out I'll buy another pair, and so on.*I waxed mine to protect the leather and add some water resistance.
I received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review. I geared up for a couple of approach hikes and scrambles with my gear and set out to test the TX4 Evo.Performance:For short approaches with technical scrambling and a need for traction, these are great!Fit:Accurate sizing, slightly narrow but the leather upper has not broken in yet. I ordered true to size. My standard size is 9.5 US \ 42.5 EUDesign:Excellent styling. Laces are perfect size. Lightweight yet durable.Function:Grippy! Nice blend of traction, firmness and comfort. Performed well scrambling.Comfort:For long approaches and a heavy pack, I do prefer my trail runners however these are comfortable to scramble in and were enjoyable on ... MoreI received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review. I geared up for a couple of approach hikes and scrambles with my gear and set out to test the TX4 Evo.Performance:For short approaches with technical scrambling and a need for traction, these are great!Fit:Accurate sizing, slightly narrow but the leather upper has not broken in yet. I ordered true to size. My standard size is 9.5 US \ 42.5 EUDesign:Excellent styling. Laces are perfect size. Lightweight yet durable.Function:Grippy! Nice blend of traction, firmness and comfort. Performed well scrambling.Comfort:For long approaches and a heavy pack, I do prefer my trail runners however these are comfortable to scramble in and were enjoyable on short approaches.I will put them to work on some easy climbs\scrambles\via ferrata this season to judge long term durability. I recommend these and plan on purchasing a pair for my wife\climbing partner.
La Sportiva is my go to for climbing shoes, so was excited to see how their approach shoes fared. Had to chance to test these out recently on a climbing trip on notoriously slippery sandstone and was impressed by these shoes. First of all, the tread pattern on these shoes is a little bit more aggressive than traditional flat bottomed approach shoes increasing the versatility of these shoes in situations that extend beyond just being on the rock. The noticeable lug pattern helps maximize grip on dirt and loose gravel which make these shoes useful for the hike to the approach. Even with this more aggressive lug pattern, the vibram rubber is sticky enough to offer good grip and slip resistance for good scrambles as well.Second, these shoes offer good support for a ... MoreLa Sportiva is my go to for climbing shoes, so was excited to see how their approach shoes fared. Had to chance to test these out recently on a climbing trip on notoriously slippery sandstone and was impressed by these shoes. First of all, the tread pattern on these shoes is a little bit more aggressive than traditional flat bottomed approach shoes increasing the versatility of these shoes in situations that extend beyond just being on the rock. The noticeable lug pattern helps maximize grip on dirt and loose gravel which make these shoes useful for the hike to the approach. Even with this more aggressive lug pattern, the vibram rubber is sticky enough to offer good grip and slip resistance for good scrambles as well.Second, these shoes offer good support for a low profile approach shoe. My ankle was well wrapped to the point where these shoes might be considered almost too stiff. After walking around a bit, they definitely loosened up a bit but I wouldn’t recommend if you have wide feet. They fit tight like climbing shoes. The toe box is also very stiff but with just enough flex to offer the ability to edge on smaller surfaces.Finally, though the styling isn’t anything to write home about (I was sent the black versions), the leather feels durable enough where I was never concerned about scraping them across tough rock on the approach.Overall, very solidly built and functional approach shoe, but be aware that these fit very snugly (more like a climbing shoe than a sneaker)and will probably be uncomfortable to those who require wider shoe sizes.
I've had 6 consecutive pairs of the now-discontinued La Sportiva TX4. I have a wide foot, and these have been a fantastic do-it-all, everyday shoe for me. This new "EVO" model is visibly shorter in length, and much narrower. I wore it for 6 hours, and eventually opted to end the day without shoes in a setting where that isn't totally appropriate. The shoe is probably great for someone; as they seem tough. But, be warned if you loved the old TX4 - this shoe fits a lot different.
I had a pair of overly tight LL Bean approach shoes for years prior that I loved but couldn't wear for more than a 3-4 hours. I made sure these fit better before buying. I purchased these for hiking, adventures in and around NH and Maine and for something else to wear that wasn't ankle high. as comfy and supportive as they were in the store I found the toe box was a little tight the first couple of brief wearings around town. experience has taught me that I just needed to wear them longer and bingo they fit perfectly. after wearing for a full day at work (construction) and breaking them in I can't stop wearing them at and after work.just for reference I am very hard on footwear and destroy shoes/boots on a regular basis. I can usually tell within a couple of weeks ... MoreI had a pair of overly tight LL Bean approach shoes for years prior that I loved but couldn't wear for more than a 3-4 hours. I made sure these fit better before buying. I purchased these for hiking, adventures in and around NH and Maine and for something else to wear that wasn't ankle high. as comfy and supportive as they were in the store I found the toe box was a little tight the first couple of brief wearings around town. experience has taught me that I just needed to wear them longer and bingo they fit perfectly. after wearing for a full day at work (construction) and breaking them in I can't stop wearing them at and after work.just for reference I am very hard on footwear and destroy shoes/boots on a regular basis. I can usually tell within a couple of weeks of wearing how long something is going to last. I have worn these for two weeks solid on job sites (a lot of kneeling down, ladder work, wet docks, uneven walking surfaces etc) with a daily water taxi commute and I am impressed enough with the support, grip and stability that I am buying a second pair to not wear at work and use for it's intended purpose.
