La Sportiva TX4 R Climbing Approach Shoe

The Men’s TX4 R Approach Shoe brings back La Sportiva’s original moonwalking style in the most modern way possible. Even though it looks like it, this isn’t your grandaddy’s trekking shoe, but you could possibly be hiking in this shoe with your grandkids someday. As La Sportiva’s strongest approach shoe, the TX 4 uses a mostly-leather upper encapsulated in rubber for long-lasting durability. There are a couple mesh panels for breathability, and La Sportiva made those panels with recycled material. The rubber rand is also recycled, and the leather uses a metal-free tannery for an environmentally thoughtful design. Underfoot, a plethora of braking, biting, and control systems give you a stable, supportive stride even with a pack full of climbing gear. Vibram’s Megagrip rubber sole gives the best traction in the biz, and you can resole it to last until the style’s double-retro.

• Special edition approach shoe combines retro styles with some environmentally friendly features
• Upper includes recycled mesh, recycled rubber rands, and ECO leather from a metal-free tannery
• Resoleable Vibram Megagrip rubber with Impact Brake System for enhanced traction and downhill control
• Trail Bite Heel Platform gives a greater grip in scree and mud
• STB Control System ensures stiff torsional rigidity for solid support with heavy packs

• Upper: Nubuck Leather, Padded Tongue, Recycled Fabric, Recycled Rubber Rand & Toe Cap, Mythos Lacing System, Recycled Laces & Eyelets
• Lining: Non-Slip Mesh
• Midsole: Traverse Injection MEMlex, Co-Molded TPU shank, EVA (7% Recycled), STB Control System, ESS Resoling Platform
• Sole:: Vibram Megagrip, Impact Brake System, Climbing Zone Platform (3mm lugs)
• Last:: Traverse • Performance
• Weight: 405g, 14.2oz (½ Pair)

 Important  for California Residents: This product may expose you to chemicals including hexavalent chromium, formaldehyde, and perfluorinated compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to