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La Sportiva TX4 Approach Shoes - Women's
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Designed for long approaches on rugged terrain, the women's La Sportiva TX4 approach shoes have leather uppers and Vibram® Megagrip outsoles for grip and lasting toughness in all conditions.
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View the La Sportiva TX Product LineView all La Sportiva Women's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Rock Climbing Hiking |
|---|---|
| Gender | Women's |
| Upper | Nubuck leather/1.5mm polyurethane TechLite rand/Vibram rubber toe rand |
| Midsole | Traverse Injection MEMlex |
| Outsole | Vibram Megagrip Traverse with Impact Brake System |
| Lining | Nonslip mesh |
| Support | STB Control System |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 4.8 oz. |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
La Sportiva Footwear - Women's
| 33 EU | 33.5 EU | 34 EU | 34.5 EU | 35 EU | 35.5 EU | 36 EU | 36.5 EU | 37 EU | 37.5 EU | 38 EU | 38.5 EU | 39 EU | 39.5 EU | 40 EU | 40.5 EU | 41 EU | 41.5 EU | 42 EU | 42.5 EU | 43 EU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Women's | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 5.5+ | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 7.5+ | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 9.5+ | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
| EU | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.5 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 |
| Mondo | 24 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 |
Sizing Notes
For boots: Add one half size to your street shoe size. You should be able to slip one finger behind your heel when you are standing up with the boot unlaced and your toes touching the front. If the boot is too short, your toes will get smashed walking downhill. Too long and your heel will slide up and down and give you blisters.
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Wonderful except when you get them wet…
julielf3 years ago
These are very sturdy approach shoes. I would NOT use these as hiking shoes. They have a nice rubber edge for climbing, which is great for steep, rocky approaches and even easier routes. The only thing about these is that they take at least 1.5 days to dry. I stepped into a stream to get to the base and my feet were soaking wet. Because they are leather, they do not drain and do not dry quickly. Other than that, amazing! I believe I will trade these in for the TX3s, which have a mesh upper but are otherwise the same. Also, as the sizes are European, I’d say it runs a size or half a size too big.
julielf
Salt Lake City
16 people found this review helpful
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Too narrow
Nicocle3 years ago
I love the look of these but the feel, not so much. My feet are wide and there is not enough room in the toe box to hike comfortable more than 2 miles. I tested a 6.5 (on a short hike) and a 7 (around the house) and my little toes are squeezed together. Too many of these manufacturers are not providing wide width options and it really stinks. They are going back.
Nicocle
VA
13 people found this review helpful
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julielf
Salt Lake City
Wonderful except when you get them wet…
3 years ago
These are very sturdy approach shoes. I would NOT use these as hiking shoes. They have a nice rubber edge for climbing, which is great for steep, rocky approaches and even easier routes. The only thing about these is that they take at least 1.5 days to dry. I stepped into a stream to get to the base and my feet were soaking wet. Because they are leather, they do not drain and do not dry quickly. Other than that, amazing! I believe I will trade these in for the TX3s, which have a mesh upper but are otherwise the same. Also, as the sizes are European, I’d say it runs a size or half a size too big.
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7
Yes , I recommend this product
Elise
US
HIgh Quality Shoe Great for WInter Wear
1 year ago
I love La Sportiva approach shoes! Just bought my second pair of these. I got my last pair of approach about 8+ years ago and the new ones are still high quality. They haven't skimped on quality of materials like other brands have over the years. My last pair went through trail hikes, winter weather, and were a life saver during the Texas winter storm. We had no power for a week and there was a gas station blocks away that got power before us. I wore my approach shoes through the thick icy sidewalks to that gas station several times without any falls. These are a good winter shoe and keep your feet warm compared to a normal pair of shoes like Vans. They are not as warm as a Sorel winter boot, but somewhere in between winter boots and regular shoes warmth wise. I wore my last pair until the soles have started to wear down and I still use the old pair for messy jobs outside in the mud. You can definitely get some long mileage out of these shoes compared to other brands.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on lasportiva.com
Denise
Spokane, WA
Great for distance walking
3 years ago
Although this is a hiking shoe, I bought it for long-distance walking (8-13 mi/day) on various trails. First day out in this I did 9 miles and felt no aches in my ankles, knees, or hips, afterwards as I do when wearing trail runners (my other go-to walker) - both La Sportiva (my favorite for reliable fit) and other brands. Plenty of room in the toe box for my wide feet, good support, and my heel doesn't slip around. I generally wear a size 9-9.5 and found the 41.5 to fit well. I tried a 42 to see if I should size up and that was a little too loose. Settled on the 41.5, with no regret. Very happy with this purchase!
Age:55–64
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9.5
Yes , I recommend this product
s.pang
Las Vegas/Red Rock
Great shoes but orange cord breaks easily :(
9 months ago
I love the way these shoes fit for my very wide feet, it's my main go-to approach shoes. But the orange cord used for the shoe laces and the heel loops do not last at all, they break well before the shoes needs retiring. On shorter multipitches where I don't carry a pack, I like to clip my shoes to my harness but would never do that with these lest I lose my shoes due to cord breakage. My current TX4 had 5 weeks of use before the heel cord on my right foot broke... luckily it didn't happen on route.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on lasportiva.com
michelle1209
Denver, CO
Orange cord is poor design
5 years ago
I bought these shoes a little under a year ago. They're durable and sturdy. Great for talus hopping and getting up the to crag. My beef with them is: -They're insanely warm and not very breathable (both a pro and a con). -The orange cord that attaches to the laces chaffed through my laces in a matter of months and I had to replace the laces. Not sure why they put cord-on-cord in this design. -The orange cord is also connected to the tab at the back and stretched out/blew out with use. I wanted so badly to love these, but the poor design for the lacing system and generally insanely hot feeling my feet had in these has me looking for a better approach shoe.
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on lasportiva.com
IB1992
Lahore, Pakistan
The shoe that does it all
2 years ago
I have the GTX version of these shoes. These are my first serious hiking shoes and I absolutely love them! They have the perfect amount of support, cushioning and stiffness without being heavy or clunky on the foot. The shape was also perfect for me. My feet are narrow but they lean outwards out a bit at the front, so a lot of shoes end up hurting my toes. It gripped my foot and heel securely while my toes had ample room to spread out and feel comfortable. I used them for my recent trek to Rakaposhi and Diran Base Camps in Pakistan and we encountered all kinds of terrain, from dry soil, moist soil, small rocks, boulders and a glacier. The traction was great on every kind of surface we encountered, even the glacier. On rock, they felt like glue and saved me from slipping so many times. We crossed multiple streams and never once did my feet get wet. At the end of a long day, I never felt like I absolutely had to get them off my feet immediately. Didn't get a single blister or hotspot over the course of the trek. We spent a full day walking over sharp rocks and the sole was stiff enough for me not to feel it. My feet never felt tired or sore at the end of the day. The only area where I felt the traction of the shoe was slightly lacking was downhill on loose, dry soil and rocks. Other than that perfect shoe for extremely varied and rough terrain.
Age:25–34
Weight:Less than 100 lbs.
Height:5'1"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 6
Yes , I recommend this product
TexGal
McConnelsville, OH
Great fit!
1 year ago
These arrived today. I read the reviews, read the “expert” articles on selecting hiking boots/shoes and purchased 1 full size larger than my typical shoe size. Right out of the box these fit better than any other boots/shoes I’ve purchased so far. I’ve been buying 1/2 size larger (3 other mid-high boots and 1 pair similar shoe) with thick socks and the toe box is too snug on a longer hike with a lot of inclines and declines. I may start getting hikers a full size larger. When you’re just starting out buying hiking gear it seems weird to buy a shoe a full size larger. I recommend trying it and if it doesn’t work you can always return for a smaller size. Can’t wait to wear these - I have a specific trail I want to try them on.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Yes , I recommend this product
Janelle
Montana, Eastern Sierras, Idaho, Wyoming
Excellent in so many applications!
4 years ago
These shoes have held up through rough wearing nearly daily x 1 year. They are perfect for so many uses. I now choose to wear these over other more dedicated shoes such as trail runners or hiking boots. These are supportive for hiking in all seasons, traversing/climbing slabs, rocky trails, off-trail, and short backpacking trips (3-5 days). They are light enough to run (they’re actually my top pick for trail running due to the solid foot support). The toe grip is perfect for class 4 or tinkering around on boulders. The sole has held up well and maintains grip through snow/ice/wet rocks. My feet have always been happy with the fit. I hope La Sportiva continues making these for years to come!
Yes , I recommend this product
Rachelg411
Utah
Great shoes with some flaws.
2 years ago
My experience with that shoes are with canyoning. This can involve a lot of technical and extreme hiking that is hard on gear so it it important to have really sturdy gear or you can tare through it quickly. These shoes are definitely comfortable and the fit overall is pretty good. They have the stickiness I need for climbing up slot canyon walls, walking up very steep rock, up and down climbing and much more. They seem to drain ok when going into water. (Could be a little better). A few things things that are not so great. Number one the laces and lace loops break quickly. I took these out on three trips and the laces and lace loops are destroyed. Having laces that last are important to me because when I am stemming 20 feet or more about the ground or climbing up steep rock i want my feet to be secure. Even just hiking in uneven terrain for me would require snug fitting shoes that dont fall off. My shoe came off in very tight slot canyon called midde leprechaun and ot was very difficult to get back on in such a narrow space. The fact that the laces are so fragile really bothers me because almost everyone I know has the same experience and many have complained to lasportiva and they have not fixed this issue. Luckily I did know this based on past experience for myself and others with lasportiva shoes so I keep an extra pair of laces in my canyon bag. I should have changes them sooner though. I took them through a canyon or two after they started breaking . I could also just replace them right off but its annoying they don’t fix the issue. Two the mesh around the ankle has already started to pull apart from the rest of the shoe. I guess the seems are unraveling. Three when hiking in sand these shoes fill up with sand very quickly. This started from day one and is also a common problem with many of the people I know. Probably pretty solvable by using a pair of gators. Really annoying to hike with sand in your shoes or have to stop to empty them constantly. Fourth is they take forever dry. I figured this would be the case with the material and its not a huge deal for me. Putting on wet shoes in the morning is annoying but I kind of expected that. In my experience these issues seem to be worse with these shoes than others I’ve used that were not lasportiva. Anyway I do like these shoes and don’t regret buying them. I may or may not try something different next time to see if there is something better. As for as comfort and stickiness and fit I would rate them a 5. As far as the other things I mentioned I would rate them much lower. Over all I would say I would rate them a three. The stickiness and comfort alone may make me decide to stay with them depending on what else I find. If they fixed the lace issue and made them a little more snug around the ankle to help prevent sand from accumulating and maybe maybe even added some small drain holes to help get the water out more quickly in hopes of them drying faster, I would probably rate them a 5+
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Yes , I recommend this product
meredith77
Melrose, MA
Everything I wanted in a hiking shoe!
5 years ago
I did a lot of research before landing on these approach shoes, and I couldn't be happier. First day out of the box I went on a 7 mile, nearly vertical, heavy rock-scramble hike (Tumbledown in Maine), and they were perfect - no breaking-in period. So grippy and so comfy. Colors are fun too.
Yes , I recommend this product
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