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La Sportiva
TX3 Approach Shoe - Men's

3.9 out of 5 stars
10 Reviews
$159.00
Color:Spicy Orange

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Why We Like The TX3 Approach Shoe

A burlier version of the TX2, La Sportiva's TX3 Approach Shoe is what we lace up for everything from high ridge crossings to brushy approaches with multiple creek crossings. The shoe's lightweight polyester mesh upper is breathable for hot summer days and dumps water quickly.


The shoe is supported by a full-wrap rubber rand for extra protection from abrasive terrain, and is fitted with a Vibram Techlite toe rand for extra purchase on more technical approaches. Underfoot, La Sportiva gave the the TX3 its MEMlex midsole for comfortable cushioning and added a Vibram MegaGrip sole for a sure-footed feel on high, exposed traverses.


Details

  • Approach shoe built for technical trails in warm weather
  • Breathable mesh upper with rubber rand for durability
  • Vibram Megagrip rubber with Impact Brake System for traction
  • Traverse Injection MEMlex midsole maintains shock absorption
  • Item #LSP00A5
Upper Material
polyester mesh
Lining
non-slip mesh
Closure
lace
Last
Traverse, strobel lasted
Midsole
MEMlex compression-molded EVA & SBR
Sole
Vibram Megagrip rubber
Claimed Weight
12.5oz
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year
Activity
hiking, climbing

Overall Rating

4 based on 10 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 1 reviews
2 Stars - 2 reviews
3 Stars - 0 reviews
4 Stars - 1 reviews
5 Stars - 6 reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

February 21, 2024

Good Shoe....Found It 1/2 Cost At Amazon

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Size Bought:
12.5
Weight:
225

Used the 15% coupon and still paid $135 from Backcountry. Looked at it on Amazon....price dropped down to $68 AFTER I bought it from Backcountry. Live and learn. Otherwise, nice shoes....probably not worth the $135 though.

Sean
5 out of 5 stars

September 4, 2022

TX 3 review

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
10
Height:
5' 11"
Weight:
170

I have worn these shoes bushwacking to an approach in the Sandias, and up the Owen - Spalding route on the Grand Teton through boulder fields with a 50 pound backpack. I was worried about the ankle and foot support for 14 miles and 14K vertical feet round trip, but they did great and no issues at all. I was going to switch to climbing shoes at some point on the Grand (5.4), but just stayed in these TX 3's the whole time. Extremely pleasantly surprised at overall performance. I wear a normal shoe size of 10 medium to 10 wide and the size TX 3 size 10 / EU 43 fit great.

jcop485009 j
5 out of 5 stars

July 11, 2021

So sweet. Super grippy

Familiarity:
I've used it several times
Size Bought:
11.5
Height:
6' 1"
Weight:
180

After I did some scrambles in running shoes, I thought maybe it was best I got some approach shoes. Sooooo gooood. I almost want to climb in them. The compound is amazing. I?ve got a wide foot and they fit well and are comfortable. True to size. Now I have to upgrade my climbing shoes to something with the same compound.

James D
2 out of 5 stars

June 20, 2021

Think I got a lemon.

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Shoes only have about 12 miles on them, but something on the inside of the heel cup has folded over leaving a lump in the shoe. Now they are blister makers. Disappointed. Other than that I really liked them. Grippy rubber and pretty comfortable.

Dennis R
5 out of 5 stars

November 24, 2020

Love it. Great for wide foot

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
11
Height:
6' 2"
Weight:
215

I have a 3E wide foot and this shoe fits well out of the box and even better after it stretches a bit. I love it for its comfort and how fantastically grippy it is. Great for terrain with rocks and slabs. It's been up the Grand Teton, and has logged lots of miles in the White Mountains. It's so comfortable I even wore it on non-rocky terrain up Kilimanjaro. One poster mentioned that they get wet easily. True, but they are super-breathable and dry very fast. As always, there are trade-offs. La Sportiva is discontinuing this shoe, but Backcountry still carries it. I just bought a spare pair for when my current one gives up the ghost. Maybe I should buy a second spare.

MARCO H
5 out of 5 stars

October 10, 2020

love this shoe!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
47
Height:
5' 10"
Weight:
160

I love this shoe so much, I'm on my fourth pair. It fits snugly on my narrow feet, almost like a climbing shoe. At the same time, it is so comfortable I can hike all day in it without any problem. The mesh upper breaths really well, so my feet never get too hot. The sole is sticky and grabs on slabby rock better than my climbing shoes. This shoe is my default for hiking, backpacking, alpine climbing, and approaching on scree or rugged terrain, and I only switch to my mountaineering boots or climbing shoes when I absolutely have to. On more than one occasion I even rigged up my crampons to fit for a glacier climb and left the mountaineering boots behind.

David C
4 out of 5 stars

August 17, 2020

well made but too narrow for my foot;

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Size Bought:
43

I really wanted to like these. Tried them as a hiking/ multi-day backpacking shoe. First impressions: incredibly well made, comfortable upper, nice lacing system, amazing sole and traction. Wearing around the house, I started noticing some numbness in the ball of my foot. I think I maybe tied them a little tight, but not so much that the upper was putting pressure on the top of my feet. I wanted to test them out more to see if walking around might allow my feet to settle, so I got out separately for a walk and a 2 hour hike the next. On the walk, the numbness persisted, and they were less breathable on a hot day than I would have expected a mesh upper to be. On the hike, I really noticed the narrow toe-box putting pressure on my little toe. I don't have abnormally wide feet, so this was a little disappointing, though maybe to be expected in an approach shoe. Anyway, that aren't going to work for me. But they are a really well constructed shoe, which I appreciate. They seem to work well for many others!

5 out of 5 stars

August 15, 2020

Best all around shoe

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
41
Height:
5' 7"
Weight:
160

Really a great all around shoe. From walking around all day to backpacking to scrambling on rocks, climbing walls, handling snow this shoe handles it all well. I?ve gotten to the point where unless I need crampons, I?ll wear this shoe.

Joseph M
5 out of 5 stars

June 17, 2020

I was suspicious at first...

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
42.5
Height:
5' 11"
Weight:
165

I used to wear trail running shoes for every day use but then I switched to approach shoes a year or so ago and i have tried them all, scarpa, vasque and now la sportiva. I'm really hard on my footwear, I wear them everyday, city walking, construction and back trails with the dog. These are sturdy but light, really happy so much so that i got other la sportiva shoes because of the quality. The previous reviews helped me buying these as i was 'iffy' about the color and logo at first!

Ray K