johnthemountainmansam24 – 2013-08-15
OK approach shoe
An OK approach shoe. Has a really simple design that works well for hiking and light climbing. The sole design is actually pretty good but the rubber just isn't sticky enough to be a truly GREAT approach shoe. Durability doesn't seem awesome either. I do appreciate the fit, which is narrower in volume than Five Ten's but
Ryan – 2013-08-15
Durable Upper, Sticky Soles
After using this shoe extensively over the past month, including long days doing Sierra solos and traverses, I can say that it is hands down the best "approach shoe" I have ever used for long days. For cragging or light scrambling, I might recommend the Evolv Cruzer...but for one shoe that can handle anything you can throw at it, the Scarpa Crux is it. The only thing the shoe does not do fantastically is edging (unless you size then tight, which makes long hikes excruciating); but I have yet to see an approach shoe that does. Highly recommended.
Wilbs – 2013-07-27
Questionable quality
I've been walking and hiking around in these shoes for about 7 months now. Overall they are decent shoes that lose points due to some iffy workmanship. Pros: I originally bought these shoes for approaches at the NRG and the miserable cold, icy winters in Ohio. Soles grip exceptionally well and the shoe offers a solid if somewhat soft platform. Another user noted the water resistance. After plunging one foot through the ice I ca
SourCitrus – 2013-04-19
Almost great
I got these shoes to replace a similar pair by another manufacturer that I had mixed satisfaction with. Initially, these shoes impressed. They're much more comfortable, lighter, less expensive, and maybe even better looking. ...but disappointingly, they sure aren't holding up at all.Just behind the rand is a strip of darker suede leather. It looks like a reinforcement, but I can tear it with my fingernails. You can imagine what happens when you try climbing with these shoes. I have holes in both shoes on the sides just behind the rand. The only thing behind the holes in the suede is the textile liner.The first tear happened on the second day I wore these. I thought maybe I inadvertently struck something sharp. A few days later another hole appeared on the opposite side of the other shoe. Suspicious now, I picked at the suede and easily made a third hole with only my finger.It's quite possible that the particular piece of leather used to make this part of these shoes is simply bad. The rest of the shoe seems to be
KonsClimbs – 2012-10-15
Awesome for climbers
Great shoe to use of an approach to the cliff. Aggressive toe edging lets you climb over boulders with ease. A shoe you can do some climbing/hiking, but not for long term. Very comfortable.
benlittle – 2012-06-22
benlittle
Super comfy right out of the box! Soles are nice and tacky as is the rand. My new favorite pair of shoes for everything.
