This is an example of La Sportiva swinging for the fences and connecting. The TX Guide is the most technical shoe in their TX Series and without doubt one of the finest approach/climbing shoes on the planet. It is designed for technical approaches, speed on both the wall and trail, and the apogee of performance.

Versatile, lightweight, and protective, the TX Guide nails the ideal balance between comfort and performance by integrating the cushion and profile of a trail running shoe with the lacing and outsole of an approach shoe. That to-the-toe lacing serves up a super-secure fit and technical feel, while the aforementioned outsole boasts a dual-compound Vibram Mega-Grip rubber in the heel and IdroGrip in the forefoot for durability and ultra-sticky performance.

Last point - if you plan on standing in aiders for pitch after pitch, stop drilling...you've struck oil.

Specs

• Designed for guides and dedicated climbers looking for the apex of performance
• Versatile, lightweight, and protective; ideal for walk, run, and climb approaches
• Precise, technical fit with a snug wrap for maximum performance
• Ultra-weave Jacquard mesh uppers provide serious abrasion-resistance
• Symmetric lacing to the toe for an incredibly snug and technical fit
• Climbing-inspired protective rand in light and protective PU-TECH for durability
• Running-fit tongue with cuff construction, disallowing entry of external elements
• Vibram MegaGrip and IdroGrip double compound outsole, the ideal combination for grip and durability
• High cushioning in the heel for all day comfort (that heel also assists in downhill braking)