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Men's Approach Shoes

The North Face Smedge Approach Shoe - Men's

The North Face Men's Smedge Approach Shoe excels on rock-strewn routes and craggy terrain.

* Available Sizes:8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10.0, 10.5, 11.0, 11.5, 12.0
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$89.95

La Sportiva Spotter Approach Shoe - Men's

Before your buddy is twelve feet up the boulder over a sketchy landing, strap on the La Sportiva Men's Spotter Approach Shoe to give him the spot he deserves.

* Available Sizes:42.0, 42.5, 43.0, 43.5, 44.0, 44.5, 45.5, 46.0, 47.0
Price:
$89.95

La Sportiva Exum Pro Approach Shoe - Men's

The La Sportiva Men’s Exum Pro Approach Shoe blurs the line between trail running shoes and approach footwear, so you can take on any terrain.

* Available Sizes:41.0, 42.0, 42.5, 43.0, 44.0, 44.5, 45.0, 45.5, 46.0, 47.0
Price:
$94.95

Mammut Borah DLX Approach Shoe - Men's

Pair the Mammut Borah DLX Shoe with your low-cuff day-hiking socks, or wear this lightweight shoe with your sightseeing pants.

* Available Sizes:11.0, 12.0, 13.0
ON SALE:
$101.11 (15% off)

Millet Radikal Speed Approach Shoe - Men's

For fast, technical approaches, the Millet Men’s Radikal Speed Shoe protects and supports your foot over rough, mountainous terrain.

* Available Sizes:8.0, 11.0
Price:
$164.95

Scarpa Quest Approach Shoe - Men's

Scarpa built the Men’s Quest Approach Shoe on a modified rock shoe last to give you the sticky precision of your climbing kicks for technical approaches and easy fifth-class pitches.

Available Sizes:41.0, 45.0
Price:
$114.95

Patagonia Footwear Karakoram Approach Shoe - Men's

Tough enough for the great ranges but sleek enough for the crags, the Patagonia Men’s Karakoram Approach Shoe relishes in the approach hike.

* Available Sizes:11.0
Price:
$110.00

Patagonia Footwear Huckleberry Approach Shoe - Men's

Patagonia made the Men's Huckleberry Shoes with all-natural and recycled materials to give you technical footwear for hikes and approaches.

* Available Sizes:8.0, 9.0, 9.5, 10.0, 10.5, 11.0, 11.5, 12.0, 13.0
Price:
$110.00 - $115.00

La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoe - Men's

High-friction Dot Rubber soles and precise Mythos lacing helps the La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes take on ridge traverses and mellow rock climbs with ease.

* Available Sizes:35.0, 39.5, 40.0, 41.0, 41.5, 42.0, 42.5, 44.5, 45.5, 46.5, 47.0
ON SALE:
$75.96 - $80.71 (20% off)

Patagonia Footwear Finn Approach Shoe - Men's

Whether you're wearing the Patagonia Men's Finn Hiking shoe on a long approach, or you're working a light bouldering problem, the Vibram Ecostep soles give you plenty of grip for smearing and edging.

* Available Sizes:8.0, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.0, 11.5, 13.0
Price:
$99.95

La Sportiva Gandalf Approach Shoe - Men's

The slip-lasted La Sportiva Men’s Gandalf Approach Shoe uses a low-profile design to increase performance on 3rd and 4th class terrain below the steeper stuff.

Available Sizes:43.5, 44.0, 44.5, 45.0, 45.5, 46.0
ON SALE:
$171.96 (20% off)

Scarpa Expresso Approach Shoe - Men's

Cinch up the technical Scarpa Men's Expresso Approach Shoe for gnarly approaches and easy fifth class climbing.

* Available Sizes:42.5, 45.0
ON SALE:
$69.26 (30% off)

Vasque Equalizer Shoe - Men's

It’s a two-hour slog up to the base of the day’s climb, so you need a shoe that can handle the approach hike, some loose talus walking, and maybe even a few easy pitches. Enter the Vasque Men’s Equalizer Shoe.

* Available Sizes:10.0, 12.0, 13.0
ON SALE:
$80.47 (30% off)

Garmont Sticky Cat Approach Shoe - Men's

Put on the Garmont Men's Sticky Cat Approach Shoes, and meet your friends for a full day of climbing. Garmont made these approach shoe's midsole with a medium durometer heel and midfoot for comfort while walking, and a firm durometer forefoot to compliment the sticky Vibram outsole.

* Available Sizes:8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10.0, 10.5, 11.0
ON SALE:
$69.97 (30% off)

Tecnica MTN Approach Shoe - Men's

Not only do the versatile Tecnica Men's MTN Approach Shoes get you to the base of your route, their sticky Vibram Boulder soles provide plenty of friction to send easier pitches.

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