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Purchases made using these affiliate links go to support the content created here at Trail to Peak at no additional cost to you. The La Sportiva TX3 is an approach shoe by design that doubles as an all-day hiking shoe without missing a beat. The La Sportiva TX3 is built in a similar vein to other light to moderately light approach shoes (e. The La Sportiva TX3 is an approach shoe, which means that it is intended for both hiking and scrambling or light rock climbing. For everything except hot and dry conditions, the TX4 is worth the slight penalty in ventilation the added boost in protection and durability.

The round lugs of the Vibram Megagrip sole cling to both rock and snow, and the in-cut heel helps immensely with downhill braking on loose ground.That said, the TX3’s leather counterpart, La Sportiva's TX4 is adept at holding its shape when wet and will be a better fit for most climbers headed to the mountains.

It also has a low-profile toe box that can fit into smaller cracks than any other approach shoe on the market. If you need a shoe for rugged approaches and lots of standing in aiders, these shoes aren't the right choice. La Sportiva has delivered the cushion and a lot more with the TX Guide, and bills the shoe as having “… the cushion and profile of a mountain running shoe combined with the lacing and sole of an approach shoe.

If that is your primary focus, then the La Sportiva TX Guide offers a much better balance of weight and climbing performance. While the TX2 lagged in durability, the heavy lugs and tough mesh of the TX3 made for an exceptional alpine climbing shoe.