TX Guide Leather Approach Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The La Sportiva TX Guide Leather Approach Shoe
When our approach involves scrambling over sandstone and bushwhacking through prickers, we lace up our TX Guide Leather Approach Shoe for durable, lightweight performance. Torsion control and sticky rubber give us a stable ride over varying terrain, and with high-cushion EVA and impact-absorbing soles underfoot, this shoe makes it so our long approach doesn't feel quite so long.
Details
- Durable, lightweight approach shoe for moving fast
- Leather upper increases abrasion resistance and molded fit
- To-the-toe lacing for customized, secure fit
- Torsion shank provides stability over rocky terrain
- Ortholite insole provides breathable cushioned comfort
- Impact Brake System reduces 20% of shock from hard ground
- Durable Vibram sole offers ground adaptation and superior grip
- Runs small, so we recommend sizing up for ideal fit
- Item #LSPZ2A4
- Upper Material
- nubuck leather, rough-out leather, polyurethane-tech-lite heel and toe caps
- Lining
- non-slip mesh
- Closure
- lace
- Last
- Guide
- Footbed
- Ortholite approach insole (4mm)
- Midsole
- dual-density compressed EVA (35A heel / 40A forefoot), thermoplastic polyurethane torsion shank
- Sole
- dual compound Vibram MegaGrip and IdroGrip rubber, Impact Brake System, 4.5mm lugs
- Claimed Weight
- 13.6oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- approach, hiking, climbing
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 4 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 27, 2022
Good Quality but be careful of sizing
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- 13
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 170
First, this is a well made show on inspection. The issue I have with it is fit/sizing. In short, the whole TX line is made with a narrow heel. I did not know that until I bought the Guide. I knew it had a narrower forefoot profile, but I am familiar with La Sportiva's style in that regard and have been able to deal with it by loosening the lacing in the toebox and ordering a half-size up (47.5 vs 47) in the Cirque Pro (really old) and the Boulder X. Of course, the rest of the TX line has a wide forefoot, which I liked, but on long approaches I developed blisters around the cup of my heel. Never happened before and I have owned shoes from virtually every maker. Anyway, it never occurred to me that the heel fit/sizing was a problem until I tried the TX Guide. After comparing them and the TX4 to other shoes it was obvious. They are just narrower in the heel. So, I had to return them. Of course, if you have a narrower heel or you have tried any of the other TX line and did not have a problem ignore this as it promised to be a good, sturdy, but light, high performing shoe. Of particular note, it is significantly stiffer than the TX4. Two things about that. It is easier on one's legs in long approaches and it protects the ball of one's foot on gnarly decents. Both are important and a problem for the others in the TX line.
January 11, 2022
Great looking shoe, long break-in
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I love the look of this shoe. Rigid but pliable. Very stable. The shoes do take a while break-in. I am using these for mid-level hiking, not hardcore climbing.
July 31, 2021
Sizing runs VERY small!!!!!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
The TX Guide Leather Approach is s a very high quality and great looking shoe. Five stars for that. However, sizing, not so much! I had hoped to use them for an upcoming hiking trip to the mountains in North Georgia but unfortunately for me the sizing for this shoe is VERY different than most L.S. trail running shoes. I wear a 46.5 (12.5+) in L.S. Wildcats and Akyras but the TX in 46.5 felt VERY narrow and seemed to one to two sizes smaller (shorter)!
June 14, 2021
Important FYI
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
First off let me say the TX Guide/Guide leather climb very very well. The lacing that extends to the end of the toe adds a lot of security that the other members of the TX family (2/3) didn’t provide. The rubber on the front section is noticeably gripper than the Vibram Megagrip seen on the other shoes and still decently durable. The defined heel and deep tread helps provide security on loose soil and terrain while the climbing section maintains impressive vertical performance. Now for the less interesting aspects. The TX Guide leather has a distinctly different fit than the TX Guide (synthetic) the toe box is noticeably roomier preventing the miserable break in period present on the synthetic version. It doesn’t appear that this affects the climbing ability of the shoe though. The biggest issue of the TX guide was delamination of the sole so I hope to see with extended use that the glue Sportiva used on the sole on the guide leather is stronger
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