Comparing Approach Shoes for Women
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Price | $81.95 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $159.90 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $145 List | $78.83 at REI | $149.00 at REI Compare at 2 sellers |
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Pros | Lightweight, great climbing ability, comfortable | Durable, stiff, great climbing ability | Climbs incredibly well, lightweight, durable, breathe well with mesh uppers | Climbs well, comfortable for all-day wear in the mountains, leather uppers support feet in difficult and rocky terrain | Comfortable, supportive, affordable |
Cons | Not as durable as some | Lacks cushion, expensive | Narrow fit, stiff midsole | A bit heavy for clipping to a harness | Heavy, poor climbing performance |
Bottom Line | This is an all-around awesome shoe with excellent climbing performance, a sock-like comfortable fit, and a lightweight design | These shoes are confidence-inspiring, durable, and designed for alpine scrambles and other rugged missions | A shoe that excels in climbing but lacks the comfort for long approaches | This shoe strikes the perfect balance between climbing ability and support for long approaches | Built for the typical climber with long approaches in mind, this shoe is a great budget option |
Rating Categories | La Sportiva TX2 Evo... | La Sportiva TX Guid... | Arc'teryx Konseal F... | La Sportiva TX4 - W... | La Sportiva Boulder... |
Climbing Ability (30%) | |||||
Hiking Comfort (25%) | |||||
Weight and Packability (20%) | |||||
Support (15%) | |||||
Construction Quality (10%) | |||||
Specs | La Sportiva TX2 Evo... | La Sportiva TX Guid... | Arc'teryx Konseal F... | La Sportiva TX4 - W... | La Sportiva Boulder... |
Weight (per pair) | 19.7 oz | ||||
Sole Rubber | Vibram Megagrip | ||||
Width Options | Regular | ||||
Upper | 60% Polyamide nylon, 40% polyethylene mesh | ||||
Midsole | TPU chassis |
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