Recommendations on approach shoes?
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Adidas Solos w/ Stealth So far they are super well built (better than 5.10), and climb well too. |
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Mthoresz wrote:Hey y'all... looking for some good ideas for approach shoes. Ideally, they'd be super comfy (I don't have the best feet and usually put orthotics in all my shoes, so I'd like to put them in whatever approach shoes I buy), and even more ideally, these would be suitable for perhaps hiking as well, if those goals aren't incompatible. Lightweight would be great, too. Price isn't the biggest factor here, it's more about usefulness. Thx for your ideas!If I need a full shoe, I go with the Evolve Cruzer. evolvsports.com/shop/approa… They don't take up much room in your pack, super light if you hang them on your harness, are really good if you need to scramble. I have done a seven mile approach in them just fine. Durability might be an issue though. My first pair lasted a year. My second pair is going on it's second year, so maybe the first pair were lemons. Most of the time if hitting up a crag my approach shoes are these : chacos.com/US/en-US/Product… Still using the same pair for four or five years. |
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I love my Salewa's. |
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I just got a pair of salewa wildfires non gore tex. Have only worn them around the store and house but immediately feel super supportive and comfortable, lace to toe. They were on sale 20% off too. Colors are pretty wild though. |
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I have the Salewa Wildfires (the older, bright green design) with goretex and for approaches and hiking in the Pac NW, they've been awesome. I also have a pair of Sportiva Boulder Xs which I love, but haven't been able to use when its wet. |
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If they're still on clearance in your size, the five ten half dome mid is what I've got. Got them for $40 on fiveten.com and they're great - super sticky rubber, great ankle coverage and dirt cheap |
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I'll second both the Scarpa Crux and the Adidas Terrex. They'll but fit your needs. I would go a bit more towards the Crux for climbing and the Terrex for just hiking. I found both shoes super comfortable as well. |
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The scarpa crux are great for all the reasons you would want an approach shoe. The only issue I've had with mine is quality. Both pair ripped out on the side where the shoe bends. Scarpa replaced the first pair but the new pair ripped out after about 5 days. I'm going to try the LaSportiva Boulder X next. |
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If you go with the Guide Tennies, do yourself a favor and buy them off Amazon and get $4.95 shipping. Buying from the FiveTen site direct is about $12 shipping. |