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TX Guide Leather Approach Shoe - Women's
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Product Breakdown
Discover the perfect balance of stability and lightness in La Sportivas TX Guide Approach Shoe. Made with Ultra-Weave, TPU reinforcements, and superior rubber traction for comfortable and durable everyday hiking.
Deep Dive
Why You'll Love the TX Guide Approach Shoe
The TX Guide Approach Shoe from La Sportiva strikes the perfect balance between powerful stability and comfortable lightness. It falls right in the middle of La Sportiva's TX approach shoe collection, lighter than the burlier X4 boots but more stable than the lighter TX3 and TX2 shoes.
What sets this shoe apart is its all-new Ultra-Weave jacquard upper, which offers a blend of breathability and long-lasting durability. TPU reinforcements further enhance the shoe's abrasion-resistance, working in conjunction with the toe and heel caps.
Beneath your feet, you'll find a unique combination of Vibram's Megagrip and Idrogrip rubber that provides solid traction in both uphill and downhill scenarios. La Sportiva's Impact Brake System offers additional assistance for downhill treks.
Key Features:
Specs
Upper Material: synthetic TPU, PU
Lining: non-slip mesh
Closure: lace
Last Guide: Footbed Ortholite insole (4mm)
Midsole: dual-density compressed EVA, TPU Torsion Shank
Sole: Vibram Mega-Grip, IdroGrip rubber, Impact Brake System Lugs
Claimed Weight: 12.3oz
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
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