La Sportiva TXS GTX, Men's Mountain Boots

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The boot-like performance I mentioned earlier? That extends to the capabilities of the Vibram outsole, which kept me upright in all manner of conditions, including muddy situations. There’s also a levelled off section at the front that’s helpful for scrambling. The lacing system helps you get a comfortable fit. Image: Steve Sayers. Will they fit me? Follow our mate, Zoe as she heads up to Scotland in La Sportiva’s Mid-cut, approach boot and gives her thoughts. You can go lighter in this category with an option like Asolo’s Falcon GV, which is also the more comfortable boot.

Yeah, like I said, these aren’t hiking boots. These are boots for that mountain life, in any and all conditions. Snow. Mountains. Trails. Creeks. Dance floors. The Hike Mid GTX eats it up.

Blending hiking boot performance with approach shoe-like lacing and traction, La Sportiva’s mid-height design is built for demanding mountain use

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A lightweight and comfortable mountaineering boot for hillwalking, via ferrata and approach routes - the La Sportiva TX4 Mid GTX! The lacing system is very effective, securing the foot well, while there’s plenty of room in the toe box for toes to splay out. How do they feel? The shoes come with a solid heel cup and decent protection both front and rear... Image: Steve Sayers The soft padding of the tongue and around the ankles is very comfortable. The round heel and the semicircular shape of the forefoot make the La Sportivas extremely comfortable to walk on. The cushioning of the heel and forefoot is excellent. The removable foam insole also dampens. The insole is made of a nice soft foam.

Overkill on easy and maintained trails—for this type of terrain, we recommend going with a lighter and more flexible design.

Literally every use of these showed that Hike Mid GTX boots are made for that legit active mountain life, in all the ways. Overall Impression These Boots Will Go Just Abouvt Anywhere | Photo Ryan Ariano Mountain Weekly News Gore-Tex Extended Comfort lining nicely protects against moisture while remaining decently breathable (for a waterproof boot, that is). The La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX boots are waterproof/breathable mids with a Gore-tex Extended Comfort membrane and mesh uppers which is very porous to help with breathability. There are many grades of Gore-tex, some more breathable than others, but this Extended Comfort membrane is one of the best performing and designed specifically for use in performance footwear. Vibram outsole with a classic lug pattern Let’s start with the outer shell. The Hike Mid GTX has seamless uppers with welded TPU overlays. There’s also air mesh on the uppers which makes these more like running shoes than standard boots, dialing up durability while also ensuring breathability. Of course it’s all made bomb-proof by the GORE-TEX linings which deliver next-level waterproofness and breathability. And it’s molded into a wide comfort-fit TX last for extra room for people like me with big paddles for feet.

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Aside from the low-cut ankle, this shoe feels very much like a hiking boot, but that’s not particularly surprising given La Sportiva’s expertise and heritage. Image: Steve Sayers The first time I took out the La Sportiva TX Hike GTX Boots wasn’t on a hike; not a climb or run. I wore these at a country show and then swing dancing at the legendary Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Hiking boots can be clunky for apres fun; not the Hike Mid GTX. Among its large range of outdoor kit, La Sportiva produces technical mountaineering and hiking boots, and a little of that expertise is immediately apparent in the TX Hike GTX. First impressions Super grippy Vibram MegaGrip compound with Impact Brake System and differentiated lugs that enhance traction uphill and provide a sure grip downhill.

Last updated: 2023-11-26 08:26:53 Performance Teton Tough, Ryan Ariano Hiking in Shorts, in Snow with Dry Feet Thanks to La Sportiva TX Hike Mid Boots | Photo Mountain Weekly News The La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX boots are true to size although they have a noticeably wide and high volume toe box so you toes have plenty of room to splay out and relax. There’s isn’t a separate wide model size in this boot; its just how they’re normally sized. In addition to added width, the toe box is noticeably high, so the tops of your toes don’t rub against the inside. I’m experiencing this problem with another pair of boots I own, so this added toe box height provides a welcome relief. As you’d expect from a shoe using Gore-Tex, protection against the elements is no bother, with rain and puddle water failing to penetrate in our testing. The TX Hike GTX boasts a hard-wearing Vibram outsole. Image: Steve Sayers Do they grip well?The fit of the La Sportiva TX5 Low GTX is slightly small and therefore a half size up to a size bigger is recommended. The shoes are suitable for normal feet. The ladies version is built on a ladies last that is narrower at the heel. Construction Lacing system allows for precise and effective tensioning and covers nearly the full length of the foot (similar to an approach shoe). Underfoot padding is relatively thin, which gives the boot a fairly stiff and unforgiving feel over long distances. The eyelets are made of leather with a nylon reinforcement on the inside. The Vibram MegaGrip sole construction is stiff. The front flex point is where it should be: Centered under the forefoot. The sole is extremely torsional stiff and the shoes can be resoled. In the shoe you will find a breathable and waterproof membrane from Gore-Tex. In particular, the transition from the Gore-Tex material to the padding around the ankles is very nicely made. The laces run through eyelets from rope that also pulls the heel counter forwards. Shoe entry