Customer Reviews La Sportiva TX3

I made it through one season of non stops hiking & scrambling at red rock canyon In Nevada. This shoe has took it well- I've changed the insoles only & they still have tread & have not torn. All other shoes I've had out here either get cut on the rock or tear from the cactus. Cool shoe -great approach shoe in hot weather.

I own these in two sizes -one for short day hikes and one size up for long hikes and thru hikes. They are light, super sticky, and fit my long narrow (but not n width) feet perfectly. My only complaint is that I need a US W11 for thru-hiking and they are rarely in stock. I don't mind that the sticky soles mean that I need to replace them quickly because they work so well for me -even when carrying a heavier pack on a hike like the JMT. I will be extremely sad if these are ever discontinued and my local gear shop knows to hold any size 11 shoes they get in for me because they are as rare as hens teeth it seems. I've been lucky to get my hands on three pairs so far and my fingers are crossed that they will be in stock again since my summer adventures on granite have really worn down the tread on my current pair. The only time I had any issues with their durability was with the laces getting damaged easily on some rocks once -and those have also been out of stock for years it seems.

I wore my old Expeditions to the bone and was excited to upgrade. LaSpo did not disappoint! The sticky dot rubber is incredible, even on polished slabs. They are light enough to carry on a harness and breathable so they dont get stinky. They have a stabilizing sole to prevent rolling (I'm accident prone!) and fly details that look like back to the future...

These are my go-to summer/warm weather approach shoes: they are light-weight and the synthetic upper is breathable and quick drying. The vibrant sole is stiff and great on trails and fourth class scrambles. The toe box is pretty square and roomy, so good for people with a wider forefoot. They are also durableI destroy shoes and have not broken these yet! While these are great for long hikes and scrambling, I leave them at home if my approach involves more technical, 5th class climbing. The square shape and soft upper do not lend to edging or crack climbing. If you are looking for a more technical shoe would suggest the BoulderX.

This is my go to summer hiker, when i don't need the ankle support. The sticky rubber is excellent for slabby scrambles, but if you want to do more technical moves would recommend a tighter tx2 as the toe box is a little dense. It is reasonably waterproof, without the added heat of goretex and dries out quickly when wet.

Initially I couldn't decide between these and the TX2, but I went with these and am super glad I did! My feet tend to get sore pretty easily so I look for a slightly beefier shoe for comfort. These offer the perfect amount of support while still maintaining sensitivity as well. I feel super confident in any terrain with them on. They're perfect for longer approaches and they stick amazingly to everything! Love.