Boulder X Approach Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The Boulder X Approach Shoe
Making good time navigating miles of house-sized boulders is a lot easier when we wear the La Sportiva Boulder X Approach Shoe. Even with a heavy expedition pack, the sticky rubber tread and Impact Brake System give us confidence on wet or dry rock.
With two layers of soft EVA in the footbed and midsole, this shoe helps us make it from the car to camp without bruising or blistering. On the most demanding approaches, the leather upper and rubber toe rand hold up to your foot dragging and stone kicking, and the mesh liner covering the tongue and rear-foot add some breathability to summer rock hops.
Details
- Approach shoe with classic style and high performance
- Impact Brake System and Vibram rubber provide confident footing
- Footbed padding takes the abuse of the trail for you
- Classic La Sportiva aesthetics and leather upper
- Rubber rand protects those good looks from scree fields
- Item runs small, so we recommend sizing up for best fit
- Item #LSP0152
- Upper Material
- leather
- Closure
- lace
- Footbed
- 2mm polypropylene, 2mm LaSpEVA
- Midsole
- micropore EVA
- Sole
- Vibram Idro-Grip V-Smear
- Claimed Weight
- [pair] 2lb 1.9oz
- Activity
- hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 5 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 28, 2021
2 Month Review
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- 10 M
- Height:
- 5' 10"
I've only had these for 2 months and the right shoe is already falling apart. La Sportiva has been a disappointment the last few items I've purchased.
May 27, 2021
Not impressed
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 43
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 180
Made in China, and way too small. I wear an 11.5 (45 size) in La Sportiva GTX boots, and ordered the same size. I need a 1/2 to one size larger in these shoes, and at $7 per reuturn to Backcounty, I'm not doing that expensive dance.
November 22, 2020
Sturdy and Rugged
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 48
Upon first trying the Boulder X, the comfort and stability provided is near perfect. While the shoe is a little heavy for long vertical approaches, they exceed in durability and lasting long hard treks on approach to the crag. I would wholeheartedly recommend these to anyone looking for an approach shoe to provide stability on longer hikes.
November 5, 2020
Comfortable and Sturdy
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 43.0
- Weight:
- 160
This my second pair of these shoes. My last pair lasted for 6 years, and then I stepped on a skunk. Otherwise they would have lasted longer. They grip well and I wear them comfortable for hours.
May 22, 2020
A bit heavy and run a bit small
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Coming off a pair of Salewa I trusted LaSportiva because I used them for years for Rock climbing. I am not disappointed. Very well made, comfortable but make sure to order 1 or 1/2 size up. Sole is sturdy and very grippy. I am using them for hard core mountain biking rides that require a lot of hiking and they are perfect because they offer a lot of support and protection (biking shoes manufacturer should take notes instead of selling expensive garbage that breaks and it's hard to walk in). Only downside, they are a bit heavy, like a high trekking boot. I actually bought a pair for my son too and he likes them but finds them heavy as well. Best bang for the buck when the price is below $100.
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