these shoes saved my hiking and rock climbing season. I broke my pinky toe in April and TX4s were the only shoes I could wear... but they can do everything!
Got the same for 2 years, and now it's time to take another pair, they are broken in the front from both sides, and replaced the laces 1 time. Firs shoes that I use for more than 1 year haha. The grip of this shoe is awesome. Excelent
If you are in water a lot i recommend using a soldering iron to burn holes in the toe bumper when you cross a stream just point your toe down and a couple ounces of water will come squirting out. I burn 2-3 holes
Awesome review, thank you. Sold. I've been reading and watching for a week. I'll head into the big smoke today and get a pair for training, up hill and across rocks with a pack. They'll be my first purpose built shoes. 🙏
hoka speedgoat 5 trail runners have the same vibram mega grip outsoles. they grab granite like glue. great for scrambling up/down slabs, drainages and cross country passes here in the California Sierra Nevada. knit upper that breaths and drains water fast and cushioned for long days on the trail. I have used the speedgoat models exclusively for trail running and backpacking since discovering they use vibram megagrip but the speedgoat 5 is the best version by far.
Have you hiked over snow covered glaciers with crampons? Will they get wet? A lot of hikes in Norway involve passing on glaciers…I live in Lørenskog outside of Oslo…
Hei Emil! Too soft for Crampons, I have some La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX for use with crampons. They do get wet, but the grip is exceptional while wet.
Great review! I've been looking for a shoe that I can do the long day hikes that range from flat dirt trails to long runs of boulders and scree. This one looks like a winner.
@@NorwegianXplorer Just ordered completely different type of shoes;-) La Sportiva Trango Tech Leather - very good price, and the next one will be tx4 for summer trips. All the best! I think this will be pretty good set of shoes;-)
Thanks NX. Have been looking for a shoe to replace my Lone Peaks. I don't hike anywhere near as much as you do, but the soles wear out very fast. Had a pair of La Sportiva Bushidos that worked well so I might have to give these a try.
Great channel and great review, subscribed! Have you try Salomon X Ultra 3? I am trying to decided wether to go for Salomons or TX 4 although I am more inclined to the TXs due to their more technical capabilities.
Thank you, I love how solid the leather is though, never breaks. I have worn these on several water trips, Death hollow, Chute of Muddy Creek etc, and they are really great in water, they might not dry as fast as the tx3 though as you say.
Norwegian Xplorer the leather is definitely very robust. My feet got soaked on a climb Sunday and fortunately I didn’t get any blisters as they fit so perfectly. They just take a while to dry. Almost two days. Could be trouble on a longer trip for sure.
Hey there, I have the leather version, but I also got the ultra raptors in goretex, which i like since its a bit more water proof, on the other hand the leather ones last longer
Great review. I'm looking for a new pair of light weight shoes that designed for the multi-purpose use of trail running, scrambling and hiking. how would you say the these TX4 compare too the Salomon X ALP spry gtx? I'm down to a direct choice between these two. I prefer quality and durability over price however the Salomon's are approx 40-50 British pounds less than the La Sportivas.
Thank you, I have nothing but positive experiences with the TX4, in fact I am still using the old pair since its still not falling apart. These are amazing for scrambling and hiking, and the grip is better than my trail runners. I dont havr any experience with the Salomons.
TX4 are as close perfect for my needs as I could want. Totally agree with your review. Have you tried the TX3 as a hot weather and water crossing shoe?
Great review my friend! When it comes to the TX4, do they run true to size? I have been a Salomon guy and always have to go a size up because of how narrow they are (10.5 naturally). Thanks for the help, and again, great product review!
@@NorwegianXplorer btw, are they comfy for +4/5 hours hiking - scrambling route? Ive never have an approach shoe, and I dont know if they're prepared for that kind of activities
Hi, did you try any maintenance routine for them? Mine are almost new and I consider something like Nikwax Nubuk/Suede for example. It seems like a good idea but I'm worried about breathability in the summer.
Hey, thanks for the review. I'm also thinking about buying a pair of La Spo TX4, it looks like they're quite multi-purpose and do fine in hiking, scrambling, approaching and climbing. But it's hard for me to understand what's the difference with the TX Guide.
@@NorwegianXplorer And what about the size? According to their Size Chart, your 10 1/2 should correspond to a foot measuring 27,5-28 cm www.lasportiva.com/en/tx4?options=25606 Is that true? So for my 26 cm foot I should buy a 8 1/2
Have the same problem... I just came back from 25km hike and my ankles feel pretty bad. When my feet roll and bend over the ground the shoe starts to push on my ankle. I'm so sad because rest of the shoe feel super comfy but this one issue is destroying whole shoe
Hello! I would like to ask you something. How did you choose the size? I bought a pair of this la sportiva model, tx4, but I'm not sure about the size. They are not to tight or something, they fit perfectly, my finger did not touch the top of the shoes but is there, very close, but still, it feel confortable. I'm worried when I will hike if it will not hurt because the finger is so close to the top of shoes. Maybe I need a half bigger size?
Let’s put it like that; if you would need to break in such light shoes, it’s definitely not the right shoe for you…. breaking in good shoes that shall and have to fit super well from the very beginning is a kind of fairytale that actually shouldn’t exist!
@@NorwegianXplorer I have the Scarpa Crux, which is a great shoe except for the fact that the tongue keeps sliding over to the side. I've noticed some shoes have the tongue attached on three sides to the body to prevent this from happening. I'd love to find the approach shoe that also does this as I think it's a great idea.
I love the LaSportiva brand. Nice review Jarl. I'll have to try a pair on next time I can get into REI.
Thanks Cat, not all LaSportiva shoes are great, I have had a bunch of different ones, but these are lol!
these shoes saved my hiking and rock climbing season. I broke my pinky toe in April and TX4s were the only shoes I could wear... but they can do everything!
They really can, I love them!
How does climbing in them feel?
@@mathiassandbremeraunet8507 if it's 5.4 or lower I dont bother changing into rock shoes. they're flipping amazing for any 4th class scrambling
Got the same for 2 years, and now it's time to take another pair, they are broken in the front from both sides, and replaced the laces 1 time. Firs shoes that I use for more than 1 year haha. The grip of this shoe is awesome. Excelent
Yeah there is nothing better on grip that I have found
Awesome review. I bought these today and now I watch your review which makes me extra happy that i bought these haha
They are awesome!
Same here. Just with boots on, watching reading reviews. Hope its as good as they say.
If you are in water a lot i recommend using a soldering iron to burn holes in the toe bumper when you cross a stream just point your toe down and a couple ounces of water will come squirting out. I burn 2-3 holes
Awesome review, thank you.
Sold. I've been reading and watching for a week. I'll head into the big smoke today and get a pair for training, up hill and across rocks with a pack. They'll be my first purpose built shoes. 🙏
Thank you! Good choice
hoka speedgoat 5 trail runners have the same vibram mega grip outsoles. they grab granite like glue. great for scrambling up/down slabs, drainages and cross country passes here in the California Sierra Nevada. knit upper that breaths and drains water fast and cushioned for long days on the trail. I have used the speedgoat models exclusively for trail running and backpacking since discovering they use vibram megagrip but the speedgoat 5 is the best version by far.
Thanks, maybe I need to check them out!
Have you hiked over snow covered glaciers with crampons? Will they get wet? A lot of hikes in Norway involve passing on glaciers…I live in Lørenskog outside of Oslo…
Hei Emil! Too soft for Crampons, I have some La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX for use with crampons. They do get wet, but the grip is exceptional while wet.
Great review! I've been looking for a shoe that I can do the long day hikes that range from flat dirt trails to long runs of boulders and scree. This one looks like a winner.
Thank you, great shoes indeed!
Nice review, and dancing moves @ 5:08!
Lol, thank you!
@@NorwegianXplorer how about these dance moves :) th-cam.com/video/6Q8oQGBcFdo/w-d-xo.html
Poor Joey needs a pair of these. They do look like a good slick rock shoe.
Yes he does need new shoes lol, these shoes are amazing for slickrock and regular trails as well, super light and durable, no fatigue and no blisters.
finally a great review which is usefull, thank you
Thank you Robert! The old pair is still holding up!
Here's hoping the new pair takes you as far and as comfortable as the old pair!
Haha, yes, still using the old ones though:-)
thank you for review! Thinkoing between tx4 and tx5... still have my old jack woolskin shoes, but they are pretty heavy.
My pleasure!
@@NorwegianXplorer Just ordered completely different type of shoes;-) La Sportiva Trango Tech Leather - very good price, and the next one will be tx4 for summer trips. All the best! I think this will be pretty good set of shoes;-)
@@Tomasz2488 I agree, I have some trangos gtx, great shoes!
My favorite hiking boots..) 👍 review!
Haha, awesome!
Thanks NX. Have been looking for a shoe to replace my Lone Peaks. I don't hike anywhere near as much as you do, but the soles wear out very fast. Had a pair of La Sportiva Bushidos that worked well so I might have to give these a try.
There are just in a different league than trail runners in my opinion, check them out!
Great channel and great review, subscribed!
Have you try Salomon X Ultra 3? I am trying to decided wether to go for Salomons or TX 4 although I am more inclined to the TXs due to their more technical capabilities.
Thank you, no I havent tried anything from Salomon, very happy about my TX4s though
I love my TX4, but wish I would've got the TX3 just for water draining and quicker drying purposes. Next time once these wear out. Great review!
Thank you, I love how solid the leather is though, never breaks. I have worn these on several water trips, Death hollow, Chute of Muddy Creek etc, and they are really great in water, they might not dry as fast as the tx3 though as you say.
Norwegian Xplorer the leather is definitely very robust. My feet got soaked on a climb Sunday and fortunately I didn’t get any blisters as they fit so perfectly. They just take a while to dry. Almost two days. Could be trouble on a longer trip for sure.
Oh wow, do you take out the insole? 2 days is a bit much for sure:-)
Norwegian Xplorer I do. There was just a ton of rain Sunday up here in NH. That combined with some bushwhacking certainly didn’t help. Haha
Were those pairs the same color new?? Big ups man. If you did that in 8 months, I need to get out of the house more
Lol, yes they where exactly the same:-)
Really nice review!
Glad you think so! Thank you!
thanks for the review! how fast do they dry? I am thinking that being upper leather shoes they may take a while to dry once water gets into them.
Thanks, yes they do take a while to dry
thanks for the vid, did you buy the Gortex ones , if so would you recommend the Gortex version or normal version ?
Hey there, I have the leather version, but I also got the ultra raptors in goretex, which i like since its a bit more water proof, on the other hand the leather ones last longer
Loved my first year on the TX4s.
But, have you tried la sportiva boulder x ones? I think i might get them as the next ones !
Not yet! I have been using the Ultra Raptor GTX as well this summer, they are not quite as grippy but better for wet weather.
The boulder X are insanely heavy. They hike well and climb well but you cannot run well
Thanks a lot, very informative video. What Nike sneakers size are, just to relate.
Thank you, I am not sure
Wish I would have had those when I went to Utah.
I love them, the grip is amazing and they are very lightweight and comfortable.
Great review.
I'm looking for a new pair of light weight shoes that designed for the multi-purpose use of trail running, scrambling and hiking.
how would you say the these TX4 compare too the
Salomon X ALP spry gtx?
I'm down to a direct choice between these two.
I prefer quality and durability over price however
the Salomon's are approx 40-50 British pounds less than the La Sportivas.
Thank you, I have nothing but positive experiences with the TX4, in fact I am still using the old pair since its still not falling apart. These are amazing for scrambling and hiking, and the grip is better than my trail runners. I dont havr any experience with the Salomons.
TX4 are as close perfect for my needs as I could want. Totally agree with your review. Have you tried the TX3 as a hot weather and water crossing shoe?
Thanks! Yes they are great! Havent tried the tx3 yet
Great review my friend!
When it comes to the TX4, do they run true to size?
I have been a Salomon guy and always have to go a size up because of how narrow they are (10.5 naturally).
Thanks for the help, and again, great product review!
Thanks Zach, I feel they are true to size yes
Really nice review, many thanks. What about the sole life... How many km/miles (approx)?
Thanks, I am not sure, but quite a lot, they lasted me 6 months past this review actually
@@NorwegianXplorer thanks! New subscriber here!
Awesome, thanks and welcome!
@@NorwegianXplorer btw, are they comfy for +4/5 hours hiking - scrambling route? Ive never have an approach shoe, and I dont know if they're prepared for that kind of activities
Yes thats where they excell, the Vibram Megagrip sole is amazing for... mega grip, lol, I have used them for up to 12 hour days.
Hi Jarl, thx for the review. What's the length of your feet? With 28 cm would you recommend 44 or 44,5? Thank you
I dont know, they are a bit small sizes so I would prob size up a bit
@@NorwegianXplorer Thanks Jarl for your prompt response. How long is your feet? I would recalculate to mine ;-)
I dont know, never measured them:-)
Do they work well with a snug fit a bit of extra room? i can't decide between two sizes.
They are a bit small, so try going up half a size
Hello. I plan to go to Norway in June. Are these fine for hiking in Jotunheimen or TX4 gore tex are more preferable? Thank you.
You will get very wet either way, but I would go with Goretex in Norway
Hi, did you try any maintenance routine for them? Mine are almost new and I consider something like Nikwax Nubuk/Suede for example. It seems like a good idea but I'm worried about breathability in the summer.
No havent done anything, they are leather, shouldnt be a problem with breathability I think
Hey, thanks for the review. I'm also thinking about buying a pair of La Spo TX4, it looks like they're quite multi-purpose and do fine in hiking, scrambling, approaching and climbing. But it's hard for me to understand what's the difference with the TX Guide.
I think new guide has a narrower toe box
@@NorwegianXplorer And what about the size? According to their Size Chart, your 10 1/2 should correspond to a foot measuring 27,5-28 cm www.lasportiva.com/en/tx4?options=25606 Is that true? So for my 26 cm foot I should buy a 8 1/2
I am not sure, I use the same size for all my LaSportiva shoes 43,5, not sizing up or down
Hi mate!! How's the shoes going today? Is it still have a great condition?😊
Yes they are doing well
@@NorwegianXplorer woww its a great information thxxx mate...already subscribed!!!!
My left foot suppinates, and for sone reason the tx4s have 8x nearly caused an ankle sprain. YMMV.
have you had any proble with the orange strings holding the laces . i am going to go try a pair on at My local MEC
No problems no
wow cool hiking shoes
They are great
Don't you get pain from friction near the ankle ? That's my big issue with those.. like it's too tight where it close on your ankle
Like does it stretch and dissapear with time ?
Hey, no, I dont get any pain anywhere with these shoes, are you experiencing pain near the ankle yourself?
I just did a 25 mile day with them in the sierras and no problem with any friction
Have the same problem... I just came back from 25km hike and my ankles feel pretty bad. When my feet roll and bend over the ground the shoe starts to push on my ankle. I'm so sad because rest of the shoe feel super comfy but this one issue is destroying whole shoe
Do you ever use mid top shoes? Or just the standard shoes
This is all I use now, and mountaineering boots for....mountaineering, lol, when there is snow or ice and I need crampons.
My shoes his arcteryx norval gtx maiby nex shopp,nice video broh
Nice, you like them?
@@NorwegianXplorer yes broh very confortabl
@@pherdzo9o Awesome, been looking at them a couple of times
Hello! I would like to ask you something. How did you choose the size? I bought a pair of this la sportiva model, tx4, but I'm not sure about the size. They are not to tight or something, they fit perfectly, my finger did not touch the top of the shoes but is there, very close, but still, it feel confortable. I'm worried when I will hike if it will not hurt because the finger is so close to the top of shoes. Maybe I need a half bigger size?
Not sure, I picked the same size I always use for LaSportiva and it was perfect
Do you need a break in period for these shoes? Thanks!
No, they where good right out of the box for me.
Let’s put it like that; if you would need to break in such light shoes, it’s definitely not the right shoe for you…. breaking in good shoes that shall and have to fit super well from the very beginning is a kind of fairytale that actually shouldn’t exist!
Do you have a narrow or wide foot? Do you have a high or normal instep?
Not sure, but I usually have trouble with finding good shoes for my feet
It’s really good
👍
Is the tongue loose or is it attached to the shoe at all?
I never noticed, I need to check on that
@@NorwegianXplorer I have the Scarpa Crux, which is a great shoe except for the fact that the tongue keeps sliding over to the side. I've noticed some shoes have the tongue attached on three sides to the body to prevent this from happening. I'd love to find the approach shoe that also does this as I think it's a great idea.
Gotya, this tongue on the tx4 does not slide, I have some ne Lasportiva ultra raptors where the tongue does that sliding thing, quite annoying