Scarpa  Crux Approach Shoes - Men's

Light weight great for approach and class IV climbing. These shoes out of the box climbed 3,000 feet of very vertical feet on Picacho Peak in Arizona and 5,000 feet in Grand canyon.And then flashed up Cathedral Rock on Sedona,AZ. Excellent grip soles. Slightly flat footed sole for everyday walking. Really precise feel for those who enjoy flashing across rock. Even if you do 12 plus miles of tough terrain.

Love this shoe. Sturdy, not flimsy. Great grip. Fits me like a shoe should. I would say it runs a half size small.

I had been looking for a new pair of approach shoes for some time when I found this pair on the website. Even more pleased that my local store had a pair. Upon arriving at the shoe department I was informed that it was the only pair in the store and it was my size. Once I tried on the shoes they fit perfectly. I usually have a problem with heel slipping but not with these shoes and the size was just as stated on the box. In my limited time with the shoes they are extremely comfortable and seem to be well constructed. The width is spot on.I would recommend these to a friend. I use these on errands around town. My typical shoe size is 9 1/2. I'm 5' 8". My weight is 151lbs. I'm 58 years old and from the Midwest. I really like these shoes and look forward to many more miles with them.

Some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn but also some of the least durable. The upper delaminated from the rest of the shoe about a month in, rendering them kind of useless for approaches.. But they are still my favorite walking shoes and I'd love to buy another pair but I'm hesitant due to the construction.

Flexible, narrow fit but molds to feet well and quickly. Sticky on technical rocks, but not a lot of traction on mud/loamy soil. Great for day hikes and scrambling.

Quality shoes at a decent price. I like the lacing, leather and Vibram soles grip without. Note that they run narrow, which is perfect for me as I typically wear a B width. They feel like a C width and that’s good enough.

I'll buy a second pair to put in storage. Comfortable, tho I know insoles in new shoes help them get out the door, but wear thin soon. I replace the insoles with aftermarket insoles ( about $25 or so ) that usually outlast the shoes.

First long outing on Mt Baker to Hogsback camp. Long hike w good elevation gain. Comfort and function were great.

Second pair - great shoe. I wear them for light hiking, walking, yard work, mucking about, travel, long road-trips, even casual meals out. Some of the best all-around gear I’ve ever owned. They do start a little tight in the toe-box… but will loosen up a bit with some break-in and are otherwise pretty true to size. Though, if you are like me and tend to fall between sizes with different brands, def round-up with Scarpas.

I used the Scarpa Crux on Sherpa Peak’s West Ridge, which is a mix of long scrambling and a few real pitches. I climbed about two pitches of 5.7 in these and was impressed with how well they edge and smear. The stiff sole and sticky rubber give you confidence on moderate terrain, and the leather upper feels secure when you’re moving over exposed blocks or doing face moves. Where these shoes fall short is long-distance comfort. After a full 16‑hour day, the bottoms of my feet were pretty beat up. The midsole is firm and you feel the rocks more than in cushier approach shoes. But that’s the tradeoff: the same stiffness that makes them climb well makes them less forgiving on long approaches. If your alpine days involve lots of scrambling and moderate climbing, the Crux is a great choice. Lastly, like most Scarpa climbing shoes or mountaineering boots, I have to size up by half a size.