TX3 Approach Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The TX3 Approach Shoe
A burlier version of the TX2, La Sportiva's TX3 Approach Shoe is what we lace up for everything from high ridge crossings to brushy approaches with multiple creek crossings. The shoe's lightweight polyester mesh upper is breathable for hot summer days and dumps water quickly.
The shoe is supported by a full-wrap rubber rand for extra protection from abrasive terrain, and is fitted with a Vibram Techlite toe rand for extra purchase on more technical approaches. Underfoot, La Sportiva gave the the TX3 its MEMlex midsole for comfortable cushioning and added a Vibram MegaGrip sole for a sure-footed feel on high, exposed traverses.
Details
- Approach shoe built for technical trails in warm weather
- Breathable mesh upper with rubber rand for durability
- Vibram Megagrip rubber with Impact Brake System for traction
- Traverse Injection MEMlex midsole maintains shock absorption
- Item #LSP00A5
- Upper Material
- polyester mesh
- Lining
- non-slip mesh
- Closure
- lace
- Last
- Traverse, strobel lasted
- Midsole
- MEMlex compression-molded EVA & SBR
- Sole
- Vibram Megagrip rubber
- Claimed Weight
- 12.5oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- hiking, climbing
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 8 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 11, 2021
So sweet. Super grippy
- Size Bought:
- 44 (10.5+)
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 170
After I did some scrambles in running shoes, I thought maybe it was best I got some approach shoes. Sooooo gooood. I almost want to climb in them. The compound is amazing. I’ve got a wide foot and they fit well and are comfortable. True to size. Now I have to upgrade my climbing shoes to something with the same compound.
June 20, 2021
Think I got a lemon.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 46
- Height:
- 6' 1"
- Weight:
- 190
Shoes only have about 12 miles on them, but something on the inside of the heel cup has folded over leaving a lump in the shoe. Now they are blister makers. Disappointed. Other than that I really liked them. Grippy rubber and pretty comfortable.
November 24, 2020
Love it. Great for wide foot
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I have a 3E wide foot and this shoe fits well out of the box and even better after it stretches a bit. I love it for its comfort and how fantastically grippy it is. Great for terrain with rocks and slabs. It's been up the Grand Teton, and has logged lots of miles in the White Mountains. It's so comfortable I even wore it on non-rocky terrain up Kilimanjaro. One poster mentioned that they get wet easily. True, but they are super-breathable and dry very fast. As always, there are trade-offs. La Sportiva is discontinuing this shoe, but Backcountry still carries it. I just bought a spare pair for when my current one gives up the ghost. Maybe I should buy a second spare.
October 10, 2020
love this shoe!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I love this shoe so much, I'm on my fourth pair. It fits snugly on my narrow feet, almost like a climbing shoe. At the same time, it is so comfortable I can hike all day in it without any problem. The mesh upper breaths really well, so my feet never get too hot. The sole is sticky and grabs on slabby rock better than my climbing shoes. This shoe is my default for hiking, backpacking, alpine climbing, and approaching on scree or rugged terrain, and I only switch to my mountaineering boots or climbing shoes when I absolutely have to. On more than one occasion I even rigged up my crampons to fit for a glacier climb and left the mountaineering boots behind.
August 17, 2020
well made but too narrow for my foot;
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- Reg
- Height:
- 5' 4"
- Weight:
- 125
I really wanted to like these. Tried them as a hiking/ multi-day backpacking shoe. First impressions: incredibly well made, comfortable upper, nice lacing system, amazing sole and traction. Wearing around the house, I started noticing some numbness in the ball of my foot. I think I maybe tied them a little tight, but not so much that the upper was putting pressure on the top of my feet. I wanted to test them out more to see if walking around might allow my feet to settle, so I got out separately for a walk and a 2 hour hike the next. On the walk, the numbness persisted, and they were less breathable on a hot day than I would have expected a mesh upper to be. On the hike, I really noticed the narrow toe-box putting pressure on my little toe. I don't have abnormally wide feet, so this was a little disappointing, though maybe to be expected in an approach shoe. Anyway, that aren't going to work for me. But they are a really well constructed shoe, which I appreciate. They seem to work well for many others!
August 15, 2020
Best all around shoe
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Really a great all around shoe. From walking around all day to backpacking to scrambling on rocks, climbing walls, handling snow this shoe handles it all well. I’ve gotten to the point where unless I need crampons, I’ll wear this shoe.
August 6, 2020
Too Small / Frustrated / Returning Them
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Height:
- 6' 4"
- Weight:
- 235
Ordered these shoes 2 days ago and they arrived quickly without incident. The quality and workmanship appears to be outstanding. Unfortunately pulling them out of the box I could tell right away they were going to be small/tight. Before ordering I read the reviews that said this shoe runs true to size. I wear size 9 or 9 1/2 dress shoe depending on the style. I wear size 10 New Balance and Brooks running shoes to accommodate swelling feet and I like a little more room in the toe box so my toes can spread. I also wear Lange Ski Boots in size 27.5-43-10. Size 10 in those shoes is a perfect fit for me. So I ordered this shoe in a size 10 or 43 for the same reason, I do not want a super tight shoes when exercising. Comparing this shoe to my Brooks side by side there was a significant difference in length. The Sportiva’s were visibly shorter. I tried them on and as expected they were tight, I could wear them but only with a very thin pair of socks….a thicker sock for warmth would have been impossible. My toes were tight against the front part of the shoe and the width squeezed my toes together, not the roomy comfort I was looking for when sizing up. Walking all day in these shoes and especially going downhill would have proven to be painful. Therefore, I will be returning them. What I find the most frustrating is I now must pay postage for the return and I really need to stop using companies that do not offer completely free returns. Unfortunately, I live in an area of the country where various technical styles of mountain shoes are unavailable for in person try-ons, so I am subjected to the hit and miss of sizing while ordering through mail order. This is not my first disappointment with ordering shoes on line. A year ago I ordered some Scarpa boots and they also ran small for their order size, actually they were even worse and again a charge to return. So this time I tried La Sportiva hoping for a better fit from a different brand but unfortunately it was not to be. Maybe it’s a European thing that they all run smaller but how do you know until you try them and then you go broke sending them back repeatedly trying to find your correct size for that particular brand. Frustrated!
June 17, 2020
I was suspicious at first...
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I used to wear trail running shoes for every day use but then I switched to approach shoes a year or so ago and i have tried them all, scarpa, vasque and now la sportiva. I'm really hard on my footwear, I wear them everyday, city walking, construction and back trails with the dog. These are sturdy but light, really happy so much so that i got other la sportiva shoes because of the quality. The previous reviews helped me buying these as i was 'iffy' about the color and logo at first!
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