The La Sportiva TX 4 is leather shoe part of the Traverse X approach series; designed for technical approach, via ferrata and light hiking. Lightweight, comfortable and with a look derived from the climbing range, the TX 4 is the ideal choice for mountaineers and mountain enthusiasts. The TX4 is a sturdy “built to last” shoe, thanks to the STB Control System, which provides structure and torsion stability. The hard wearing leather uppers have a clean design and are highly abrasion resistance due to the PU TechLite all-around rand. Finally a Vibram MegaGrip sole, with climbing zone at the toe and Impact Brake System at the rear, is designed for everything from rocky scrambles and easy climbs to muddy approaches. Perfect for prolonged use by mountain guides and all those who work in the crags and mountains. Every detail has been covered, to guarantee grip, comfort and protection during approach routes.
The La Sportiva TX 4 is leather shoe part of the Traverse X approach series; designed for technical approach, via ferrata and light hiking. Lightweight, comfortable and with a look derived from the climbing range, the TX 4 is the ideal choice for mountaineers and mountain enthusiasts. The TX4 is a sturdy “built to last” shoe, thanks to the STB Control System, which provides structure and torsion stability. The hard wearing leather uppers have a clean design and are highly abrasion resistance due to the PU TechLite all-around rand. Finally a Vibram MegaGrip sole, with climbing zone at the toe and Impact Brake System at the rear, is designed for everything from rocky scrambles and easy climbs to muddy approaches. Perfect for prolonged use by mountain guides and all those who work in the crags and mountains. Every detail has been covered, to guarantee grip, comfort and protection during approach routes.
The La Sportiva TX 4 is leather shoe part of the Traverse X approach series; designed for technical approach, via ferrata and light hiking. Lightweight, comfortable and with a look derived from the climbing range, the TX 4 is the ideal choice for mountaineers and mountain enthusiasts. The TX4 is a sturdy “built to last” shoe, thanks to the STB Control System, which provides structure and torsion stability. The hard wearing leather uppers have a clean design and are highly abrasion resistance due to the PU TechLite all-around rand. Finally a Vibram MegaGrip sole, with climbing zone at the toe and Impact Brake System at the rear, is designed for everything from rocky scrambles and easy climbs to muddy approaches. Perfect for prolonged use by mountain guides and all those who work in the crags and mountains. Every detail has been covered, to guarantee grip, comfort and protection during approach routes.
The La Sportiva TX 4 is leather shoe part of the Traverse X approach series; designed for technical approach, via ferrata and light hiking. Lightweight, comfortable and with a look derived from the climbing range, the TX 4 is the ideal choice for mountaineers and mountain enthusiasts. The TX4 is a sturdy “built to last” shoe, thanks to the STB Control System, which provides structure and torsion stability. The hard wearing leather uppers have a clean design and are highly abrasion resistance due to the PU TechLite all-around rand. Finally a Vibram MegaGrip sole, with climbing zone at the toe and Impact Brake System at the rear, is designed for everything from rocky scrambles and easy climbs to muddy approaches. Perfect for prolonged use by mountain guides and all those who work in the crags and mountains. Every detail has been covered, to guarantee grip, comfort and protection during approach routes.
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La Sportiva TX4 Hiking Shoes (Men's) Blue Papaya / 45.0 EUR / 11.5 US-M / 10.5 UK
Delivery between 17–27 Apr $9.95
originally posted on REI
I had purchased the La Sportiva TX4s about three weeks before a trek in the middle hills of Nepal in October 2022. I had worn them around the house and in town but not on any trail hikes prior to the trek. On the trek, they seemed to be doing well for the first 5 days of the 21-day trek, but then pain developed on the outside of my left foot midway along its length. The pain intensified on the trail and I stopped to soak the foot in a cold stream and took some ibuprofen. This seemed to eliminate the pain in the left foot. Two days later, pain in my right foot in the exact same location developed but more intense than in the left foot. The previous treatment with cold water and ibuprofen did not improve the problem. I ended up having to borrow a fellow trekker's ... MoreI had purchased the La Sportiva TX4s about three weeks before a trek in the middle hills of Nepal in October 2022. I had worn them around the house and in town but not on any trail hikes prior to the trek. On the trek, they seemed to be doing well for the first 5 days of the 21-day trek, but then pain developed on the outside of my left foot midway along its length. The pain intensified on the trail and I stopped to soak the foot in a cold stream and took some ibuprofen. This seemed to eliminate the pain in the left foot. Two days later, pain in my right foot in the exact same location developed but more intense than in the left foot. The previous treatment with cold water and ibuprofen did not improve the problem. I ended up having to borrow a fellow trekker's running shoes to get me through the trek. I have not worn the TX4s since the trek but continue to have mild pain (6 months later) in the right foot (same location), particularly when I first wake up. I suppose I should have heeded the warning in reviews about these shoes running narrow. My feet are average in width, i.e. not wide. I really wanted these shoes to work as they seem well built, rugged, and have a good tread pattern for traction on wet rocks.
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I didn't get a chance to wear it outside to give complete review. So this just initial review:PRO: Shoes feels very durable and sturdy. The sole is very sticky and have good grip on indoor wood flooring. The side rand actually looks even better in person than picture. Lacing is amazingly good. You can adjust to your feet shape due to the lacing system. If your toebox feel to tight, you can make it feel wider or tighter by adjusting the front lacing.CONS: I usually wear Asics running shoes 8.5 wide 2EE. I ordered this TX4 size 8.5 and it feels very tight on middle and toebox. It also feels shorter too inside since my toe almost touch the front end. I think I have to order at least size 9.5 to give my feet some room. The tongue is not suede leather so water might ... MoreI didn't get a chance to wear it outside to give complete review. So this just initial review:PRO: Shoes feels very durable and sturdy. The sole is very sticky and have good grip on indoor wood flooring. The side rand actually looks even better in person than picture. Lacing is amazingly good. You can adjust to your feet shape due to the lacing system. If your toebox feel to tight, you can make it feel wider or tighter by adjusting the front lacing.CONS: I usually wear Asics running shoes 8.5 wide 2EE. I ordered this TX4 size 8.5 and it feels very tight on middle and toebox. It also feels shorter too inside since my toe almost touch the front end. I think I have to order at least size 9.5 to give my feet some room. The tongue is not suede leather so water might penetrate from that. Not too much volume inside, maybe because it's a new suede leather. It might stretch a bit after some use but I don't think it will stretch too much. So very important to order 1 size up if you want relax fit. If you have smaller feet and want it to be very snug for climbing, at least order 1/2 size up. Since the sole is soft rubber, all kind of dust will stick to it easily and not easy to clean. The mid sole is very stiff and not easy to bend. It will be good against rocky terrain. Inside sole has a little bit arch (my feet is flat) but it's not too big of a deal.It's a really nice shoes but I have to return it because of the size is too small for me.
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I have flat, semi-wide feet and the first thing I noticed was that they feel a bit narrow and maybe half size long. The sizing would be fine for normal athletic shoes but the extra space in the toe box caused some heel/toe slip while leaning deep into the toe on steep rock scrambles, which might be better with a half size down from a standard shoe size. I wore them a little loose for hiking and tightened them up for scrambles, which is easy with the stretchy speed lace system. The arch is high, very supportive, and seems to be built into the shoe. They feel less dynamic and more like a carbon insole, which also made them very supportive. I typically wear moderate arch support insoles and these were a bit too aggressive for me. Though, after a few weeks the leather ... MoreI have flat, semi-wide feet and the first thing I noticed was that they feel a bit narrow and maybe half size long. The sizing would be fine for normal athletic shoes but the extra space in the toe box caused some heel/toe slip while leaning deep into the toe on steep rock scrambles, which might be better with a half size down from a standard shoe size. I wore them a little loose for hiking and tightened them up for scrambles, which is easy with the stretchy speed lace system. The arch is high, very supportive, and seems to be built into the shoe. They feel less dynamic and more like a carbon insole, which also made them very supportive. I typically wear moderate arch support insoles and these were a bit too aggressive for me. Though, after a few weeks the leather seems to be stretching out nicely and they are slowly becoming more comfortable. The toe-box is stiff enough at the front to kick rocks without smashing a toe, but flexible enough on the bottom to smear when needed. The rubber on the bottom is super grippy and is holding up well. Overall, these seem to be really well made and should wear-in nicely as the leather stretches.
| Lining | Mesh |
| Midsole | Shock absorbing, injected EVA |
| Footbed | Ortholite Approach 4 mm |
La Sportiva TX4 Hiking Shoes (Men's) Blue Papaya / 45.0 EUR / 11.5 US-M / 10.5 UK
Delivery between 17–27 Apr $9.95
I had purchased the La Sportiva TX4s about three weeks before a trek in the middle hills of Nepal in October 2022. I had worn them around the house and in town but not on any trail hikes prior to the trek. On the trek, they seemed to be doing well for the first 5 days of the 21-day trek, but then pain developed on the outside of my left foot midway along its length. The pain intensified on the trail and I stopped to soak the foot in a cold stream and took some ibuprofen. This seemed to eliminate the pain in the left foot. Two days later, pain in my right foot in the exact same location developed but more intense than in the left foot. The previous treatment with cold water and ibuprofen did not improve the problem. I ended up having to borrow a fellow trekker's ... MoreI had purchased the La Sportiva TX4s about three weeks before a trek in the middle hills of Nepal in October 2022. I had worn them around the house and in town but not on any trail hikes prior to the trek. On the trek, they seemed to be doing well for the first 5 days of the 21-day trek, but then pain developed on the outside of my left foot midway along its length. The pain intensified on the trail and I stopped to soak the foot in a cold stream and took some ibuprofen. This seemed to eliminate the pain in the left foot. Two days later, pain in my right foot in the exact same location developed but more intense than in the left foot. The previous treatment with cold water and ibuprofen did not improve the problem. I ended up having to borrow a fellow trekker's running shoes to get me through the trek. I have not worn the TX4s since the trek but continue to have mild pain (6 months later) in the right foot (same location), particularly when I first wake up. I suppose I should have heeded the warning in reviews about these shoes running narrow. My feet are average in width, i.e. not wide. I really wanted these shoes to work as they seem well built, rugged, and have a good tread pattern for traction on wet rocks.
I didn't get a chance to wear it outside to give complete review. So this just initial review:PRO: Shoes feels very durable and sturdy. The sole is very sticky and have good grip on indoor wood flooring. The side rand actually looks even better in person than picture. Lacing is amazingly good. You can adjust to your feet shape due to the lacing system. If your toebox feel to tight, you can make it feel wider or tighter by adjusting the front lacing.CONS: I usually wear Asics running shoes 8.5 wide 2EE. I ordered this TX4 size 8.5 and it feels very tight on middle and toebox. It also feels shorter too inside since my toe almost touch the front end. I think I have to order at least size 9.5 to give my feet some room. The tongue is not suede leather so water might ... MoreI didn't get a chance to wear it outside to give complete review. So this just initial review:PRO: Shoes feels very durable and sturdy. The sole is very sticky and have good grip on indoor wood flooring. The side rand actually looks even better in person than picture. Lacing is amazingly good. You can adjust to your feet shape due to the lacing system. If your toebox feel to tight, you can make it feel wider or tighter by adjusting the front lacing.CONS: I usually wear Asics running shoes 8.5 wide 2EE. I ordered this TX4 size 8.5 and it feels very tight on middle and toebox. It also feels shorter too inside since my toe almost touch the front end. I think I have to order at least size 9.5 to give my feet some room. The tongue is not suede leather so water might penetrate from that. Not too much volume inside, maybe because it's a new suede leather. It might stretch a bit after some use but I don't think it will stretch too much. So very important to order 1 size up if you want relax fit. If you have smaller feet and want it to be very snug for climbing, at least order 1/2 size up. Since the sole is soft rubber, all kind of dust will stick to it easily and not easy to clean. The mid sole is very stiff and not easy to bend. It will be good against rocky terrain. Inside sole has a little bit arch (my feet is flat) but it's not too big of a deal.It's a really nice shoes but I have to return it because of the size is too small for me.
I have flat, semi-wide feet and the first thing I noticed was that they feel a bit narrow and maybe half size long. The sizing would be fine for normal athletic shoes but the extra space in the toe box caused some heel/toe slip while leaning deep into the toe on steep rock scrambles, which might be better with a half size down from a standard shoe size. I wore them a little loose for hiking and tightened them up for scrambles, which is easy with the stretchy speed lace system. The arch is high, very supportive, and seems to be built into the shoe. They feel less dynamic and more like a carbon insole, which also made them very supportive. I typically wear moderate arch support insoles and these were a bit too aggressive for me. Though, after a few weeks the leather ... MoreI have flat, semi-wide feet and the first thing I noticed was that they feel a bit narrow and maybe half size long. The sizing would be fine for normal athletic shoes but the extra space in the toe box caused some heel/toe slip while leaning deep into the toe on steep rock scrambles, which might be better with a half size down from a standard shoe size. I wore them a little loose for hiking and tightened them up for scrambles, which is easy with the stretchy speed lace system. The arch is high, very supportive, and seems to be built into the shoe. They feel less dynamic and more like a carbon insole, which also made them very supportive. I typically wear moderate arch support insoles and these were a bit too aggressive for me. Though, after a few weeks the leather seems to be stretching out nicely and they are slowly becoming more comfortable. The toe-box is stiff enough at the front to kick rocks without smashing a toe, but flexible enough on the bottom to smear when needed. The rubber on the bottom is super grippy and is holding up well. Overall, these seem to be really well made and should wear-in nicely as the leather stretches.
These approach shoes blur the line between a comfortable hiking shoe and a grippy climbing shoe. There is a noticeable edge on the toes and heels combined with a flat section of rubber, allowing for easy grip on footholds or narrow ledges. I was pleasantly surprised by how much grip these could hold on outdoor rock and in the bouldering gym, although they can't match the ability of super tight, aggressive climbing shoes. Durability and build quality is excellent, you can truly feel the quality materials Sportiva used, and the laces have an excellent design allowing you to easily dial in the tightness of the shoe.Grip on mud and dirt trails was superb, the lugs on the bottom of the shoe prevented any slipping even on steep and loose trails at least as well as the ... MoreThese approach shoes blur the line between a comfortable hiking shoe and a grippy climbing shoe. There is a noticeable edge on the toes and heels combined with a flat section of rubber, allowing for easy grip on footholds or narrow ledges. I was pleasantly surprised by how much grip these could hold on outdoor rock and in the bouldering gym, although they can't match the ability of super tight, aggressive climbing shoes. Durability and build quality is excellent, you can truly feel the quality materials Sportiva used, and the laces have an excellent design allowing you to easily dial in the tightness of the shoe.Grip on mud and dirt trails was superb, the lugs on the bottom of the shoe prevented any slipping even on steep and loose trails at least as well as the hiking boots and trail running shoes I have in my footwear rotation.The downside is that they're somewhat heavy. They're not quite as weighty as a high top hiking boot, but I definitely noticed the heft over multiple pairs of trail running shoes. Also note that these take a few hikes to break in due to the materials, they can definitely feel stiff at first. These are probably the only negatives of these approach shoes.For fit, they run true to size. I'm typically a 12.5 in street shoes, and the 12.5 fit me well. Consider sizing down if you're going to be doing more scrambling and climbing than hiking, as I probably could have went one half size down if I wanted a really aggressive (and tight!) fit. Although note that sizing down might make any hikes longer than a mile or so uncomfortable.
I like these shoes a lot - they're incredibly comfortable for approach shoes, while they maintain a really good grip on rocky trails. My friend borrowed these to do some VB/V0 bouldering and had solid control. I have a pair of TX guides that I use for more technical terrain, but these are far more comfortable to walk in for longer distances. I put about 10 miles on them in 2 days and had 0 discomfort. I really love the lacing system to be able to contour the shoe to my foot's shape.Unlike most other La Sportivas, these tend to run wide (my TX Guides run incredibly narrow). These are much closer to true-to-size. I'm a 9.5 (42.5) in US street shoes, and I actually sized up 1/2 for a bit of a better fit, but it's up to the individual on these. My TX Guides (and other ... MoreI like these shoes a lot - they're incredibly comfortable for approach shoes, while they maintain a really good grip on rocky trails. My friend borrowed these to do some VB/V0 bouldering and had solid control. I have a pair of TX guides that I use for more technical terrain, but these are far more comfortable to walk in for longer distances. I put about 10 miles on them in 2 days and had 0 discomfort. I really love the lacing system to be able to contour the shoe to my foot's shape.Unlike most other La Sportivas, these tend to run wide (my TX Guides run incredibly narrow). These are much closer to true-to-size. I'm a 9.5 (42.5) in US street shoes, and I actually sized up 1/2 for a bit of a better fit, but it's up to the individual on these. My TX Guides (and other La Sportivas I'm usually a full size down). Just about every REI I've been to carry these in stock, so definitely try them on before you buy.
This special edition shoe references the legendary slogan “Climbing on the Moon”, and is a great approach shoe from La Sportiva. True to size. The shoe uses a mostly-leather upper encapsulated in rubber for long-lasting durability. There are a couple mesh panels for breathability, a rubber rand, both made from recycled materials. A Mythos lacing system brings the shoe together neatly. The sole offers great traction and control underfoot, even with a pack full of climbing gear. A Resoleable Vibram Megagrip make up the rubber and the Trail Bite Heel Platform gives a greater grip in scree and mud. The shoe weighs around 14 oz. The one drawback is if they get wet, they can become a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, La Sportiva hit the mark with these shoes.
I was a little skeptical about approach shoes in general but decided to give these a shot. Have taken these out on a couple of class 3-5 ridge scrambles in CO and very pleased. Last one was ~10 miles RT and no issues wearing them for that distance.I got these in my street shoe size and they’re very comfortable to hike in, great grip and make rocky trails more enjoyable.I almost downsized but think I made the right call keeping them a little roomy for hiking comfort. Definitely recommend sizing down if you want a snug-to-the-toe climbing shoe feel though. I tightened them up for the technical stuff but there’s definitely a little room in the toe at street shoe size.PS: I don’t fit into most la sportiva climbing shoes (heel cup is too huge for me) but these fit ... MoreI was a little skeptical about approach shoes in general but decided to give these a shot. Have taken these out on a couple of class 3-5 ridge scrambles in CO and very pleased. Last one was ~10 miles RT and no issues wearing them for that distance.I got these in my street shoe size and they’re very comfortable to hike in, great grip and make rocky trails more enjoyable.I almost downsized but think I made the right call keeping them a little roomy for hiking comfort. Definitely recommend sizing down if you want a snug-to-the-toe climbing shoe feel though. I tightened them up for the technical stuff but there’s definitely a little room in the toe at street shoe size.PS: I don’t fit into most la sportiva climbing shoes (heel cup is too huge for me) but these fit great.
I wear #42 and this specific shoe is too small for me in this size. I feel the toe. I'd go 1/2 size up. In comparison, the newly purchased LS Trango Tech Leather in #42 fit perfectly.Feel a little wide in the toe box. I prefer a tighter fit. They are also very soft, the sole as well as the upper. I expected a stiffer shoe. This could be great for climbing (for feel and precision) but don't think it'll be so great for hiking. As somebody mentioned an approach shoe must strike a balance b/w a climbing and a hiking shoe. No complaints, just observations.Lacing is amazing! When I lace these shoes it feels like i'm going on a trip. Like smth big is going to happen. Like this is not just a shoe, this is a tool! Since the upper is very soft and laces go down quite far ... MoreI wear #42 and this specific shoe is too small for me in this size. I feel the toe. I'd go 1/2 size up. In comparison, the newly purchased LS Trango Tech Leather in #42 fit perfectly.Feel a little wide in the toe box. I prefer a tighter fit. They are also very soft, the sole as well as the upper. I expected a stiffer shoe. This could be great for climbing (for feel and precision) but don't think it'll be so great for hiking. As somebody mentioned an approach shoe must strike a balance b/w a climbing and a hiking shoe. No complaints, just observations.Lacing is amazing! When I lace these shoes it feels like i'm going on a trip. Like smth big is going to happen. Like this is not just a shoe, this is a tool! Since the upper is very soft and laces go down quite far to the toe, I'm able to tightent them very precisely. I can achieve a snug feel but no pressure pts or hot spots. The tongue is very soft and hugs the top of my foot perfectly. Feels like lacing a climbing shoe more than a runnign shoe. These are best laces I've seen on a shoe yet! love it love it love it.Rand may seem like a full rand, but it's not really. It's thick rubber on the toes, then a break, and then continues to some kind of light synthetic for the rest of the way to heel and back to the front. I guess that saves weight, and that's fair. Don't need a full bombproof rand in such a shoe.Love the little string hook on the heel. It's big enough and funcitonal for finger to fit in. Can also use it to hang w/ a biner. Also stylish.Claimed weight 740g/2 @ #43. Mine came in at 700g/2 @ #42 on my scale.
I have owned the mesh-upper version of this shoe, the TX3, in a size EUR 44 or U.S. 10- 1/2 for a few years now and was given the opportunity to test the leather-upper version in a size EUR 44-1/2 or U.S. 11. I have taken them on two outings now and have the following observations. The slightly larger size was a good call since the leather upper construction does not give as easily as the mesh construction of the TX3 and the slight increase in length gives my feet the slight increase in width that my feet need. I typically target brands with wider lasts but La Sportiva's scrambling shoes buck the trend from their other model lines and these have increased width. The weight of each TX4 shoe is 2.5 oz heavier (15.25 vs 12.75 oz) than my TX3's which makes me feel less ... MoreI have owned the mesh-upper version of this shoe, the TX3, in a size EUR 44 or U.S. 10- 1/2 for a few years now and was given the opportunity to test the leather-upper version in a size EUR 44-1/2 or U.S. 11. I have taken them on two outings now and have the following observations. The slightly larger size was a good call since the leather upper construction does not give as easily as the mesh construction of the TX3 and the slight increase in length gives my feet the slight increase in width that my feet need. I typically target brands with wider lasts but La Sportiva's scrambling shoes buck the trend from their other model lines and these have increased width. The weight of each TX4 shoe is 2.5 oz heavier (15.25 vs 12.75 oz) than my TX3's which makes me feel less light footed over time than in the TX3's. In fact my feet were a little sorer from hiking although I'm not sure if this is due to more wear-in time needed from the leather uppers or some design change in the sole. They both have the 370 degree rubber rand on the upper sole but the TX4's have some sort of textured fabric wrapping the front 3/4 of the lower sole. Despite the weight increase, the TX4's, like the TX3's, have excellent edging and smearing on the granitic rock that I tested these on, taking them from class 3 scrambles to a class 5.6 or 5.7 top rope. As expected, toe pointing in a scrambling shoe is less effective than a climbing shoe and maybe slightly less than the TX3 likely because of the half Euro size increase that I'm using. I feel the slightly larger shoe size is worth it however. The Vibram sole lug pattern of the TX4 appears to be slightly different than the TX3 - a diamond pattern instead of round lugs. These gripped well on mud, sand, and sloped snow fields however. Speaking of snow, these leather uppers seemed to keep that out a little better than the TX3's although without gaiters, some snow will fall into the shoe. I did not use micro spikes with the shoes although I'm sure they would work fine. Some other qualities of the TX4 leather uppers would be less breathability. I noticed they were hotter than the mesh TX3's and as I continue to use these as an instructor in my Colorado Mountain Club Alpine Scrambling Course, I expect to feel that effect even more as the outside temperatures increase however I suspect the added foot protection from rocks and sharp edges could make me accept the tradeoff at times. One final comment is that the TX4 retains the same delicate looking but very durable heel loops making it easy to hang these from a carabiner on a climbing harness when transitioning to climbing shoes on the crag.
For the past few years I’ve been wearing approach shoes for most of my outdoor endeavors. I find them to be much more durable and supportive than the typical trail runner. And, surprisingly, they all have been extremely comfortable and well fitting. I have been wearing Konseal FLs for a few years now but I’ve always liked LaSportiva products, but these days most of their footwear is too narrow for my feet (e.g. Bushido, Ultra Raptors). Not so the TX4 (leather). Although not the width of Altras, they are built on a wider last. I’m normally an 11.5 US shoe size and the 11.5 TX4 fit me perfectly.Thus far I’ve used these on 15-20 mile day hikes over a variety of terrain composed of wet/dry basalt scree, volcanic pumice, sand, mud, boulders, packed trail dirt, etc. and ... MoreFor the past few years I’ve been wearing approach shoes for most of my outdoor endeavors. I find them to be much more durable and supportive than the typical trail runner. And, surprisingly, they all have been extremely comfortable and well fitting. I have been wearing Konseal FLs for a few years now but I’ve always liked LaSportiva products, but these days most of their footwear is too narrow for my feet (e.g. Bushido, Ultra Raptors). Not so the TX4 (leather). Although not the width of Altras, they are built on a wider last. I’m normally an 11.5 US shoe size and the 11.5 TX4 fit me perfectly.Thus far I’ve used these on 15-20 mile day hikes over a variety of terrain composed of wet/dry basalt scree, volcanic pumice, sand, mud, boulders, packed trail dirt, etc. and have yet to be disappointed with the comfort, performance or sure-footedness of this shoe (I can’t speak highly enough of Vibram Megagrip outsoles). Doubtless they’ll be a bit warmer than my other textile shoes, but I’ve not noticed them being overly warm. I can’t attest to durability just yet, but I feel they will last quite some time. Very, very pleased with my purchase.
| Lining | Mesh |
| Midsole | Shock absorbing, injected EVA |
| Footbed | Ortholite Approach 4 mm |
