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Sportiva TX1 Approach Shoe Review
La Sportiva TX1 approach shoe excels on technical rock but struggles in hand cracks.
In brief
La Sportiva TX1 approach shoe excels on technical rock but struggles in hand cracks. La Sportiva's TX1 approach shoe offers excellent grip for slabby rock but has limited protection in hand cracks. Originally reported by Climbing.
Field Tested From High Sierra to French Alps
La Sportiva TX1 approach shoe excels on technical, slabby rock where surface contact is key.
Pros: Grip, Lightweight, Affordable
Excellent grip on slabby rock, lightweight design, and affordable price at $159.
Cons: Limited Protection in Hand Cracks
Low rand offers limited protection and too narrow for some testers.
What it means
La Sportiva's TX1 approach shoe offers excellent grip for slabby rock but has limited protection in hand cracks.
