Hiking Boots vs. Hiking Shoes: What’s the Difference?

Whether the trail is the objective or just the first step to reach your climb, the women's waterproof La Sportiva TX4 EVO Mid GTX approach boots are built to navigate the technical terrain.
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View the La Sportiva TX Product LineView all La Sportiva Women's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Climbing Hiking |
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Gender | Women's |
Upper | Nubuck leather; cushioned tongue with recycled fabric; recycled rubber rand/toe cap; Mythos Lacing System with recycled laces/hooks |
Midsole | Fabric forefoot wrap; Traverse Injection MEMlex with co-molded TPU shank and 7% recycled EVA; ESS Resole platform |
Outsole | Vibram Megagrip rubber with Impact Brake System, Climbing Zone Platform and 3 mm lugs |
Lining | Recycled air mesh heel; bluesign-certified ePE GORE-TEX Extended Comfort |
Can Be Resoled | Yes |
Support | Medial and lateral STB Control System |
Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 11 oz. |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | ePE GORE-TEX Extended Comfort (bluesign-certified) |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
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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 |
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.