TX4 Evo
The TX4 EVO is an eco-friendly leather shoe designed to guarantee maximum stability and grip even on the roughest terrain. Ideal for technical approaches and easy climbing routes, it offers unrivaled comfort from the upper material and the roomy internal construction. The tread featuring a Vibram Megagrip compound and patented Impact Brake System block structure ensures maximum stability when descending and perfect traction control when climbing.
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- #1Dec 30, 2025
What Are the Best Travel Shoes That Are Actually Worth It?
I really don't think there can be a single answer to this question, but I'll tell you what I do, with roughly a two shoe rotation depending on the travel. If I am not going to be walking or hiking on unpaved surfaces, I'll generally take a pair of "walking" running shoes. That is, something that's fairly sturdy and well-cushioned, and *not* meant for running fast. Currently, that's a pair of On CloudEclipse and was On CloudMonsters before this. On makes reasonably "fashionable" sneakers that you can get away with wearing in restaurants, tourist attractions, etc, and the ones that are not aimed at running fast are reasonably durable (will last a year or so). If I'm traveling in summer and need a sneaker that's really airy, I keep a pair of black Altra Escalante Racers (fully mesh, almost, and collapsible) for that purpose. For trips where I need shoes that will work for hiking, I LOVE LOVE LOVE my La Sportiva TX4 approach shoes. In fact, just like someone else suggested Lems, I highly recommend considering approach shoes as a semi-BIFL walking shoe option, and if you pick a suede/leather option, they're frequently not too bad looking. Super-comfortable, highly durable, waterproof options, and good for street & trail. Just not cushioned like a traditional sneaker. If you need something that's more "business casual", consider something like Mephisto, Allen Edmonds, Danner, etc. None of any of this is BIFL but you should have many options for shoes that both look good and are well-suited to your travel needs. Fwiw, nothing I am suggesting is so expensive as to be considered an "investment", either (like a handmade boot or sneaker would be), so just pick a general category you like, then a style you're aiming for, and narrow down the brands that sell something along those lines.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Aug 11, 2025
Asolo is garbage and their customer service sucks donkey d!ck; what's my next boot brand?
I've had a pair of bombproof [Alico Summit](https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/rtn01j/15_year_review_alico_guide_hiking_boots/) boots. They're essentially equivalent to something like a Danner [Mountain Light](https://www.danner.com/feature/usa/usa-hike-boots?sortId=product-family&stock_status%5B%5D=1&stock_status%5B%5D=0). Boots like these will last forever with good care, and can easily be resoled. That said, I've also learned that trekking boots are almost never the best option, and my primary hiking shoes & boots are pairs of La Sportiva approach shoes. [TX4](https://bettertrail.com/outdoor-gear/la-sportiva-tx4-evo-review) for most stuff, and TX4 GTX Mid for wet or colder hiking.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Jul 10, 2025
What's everyone's go-to sneaker?
No sport shoes are BIFL, but these approach shoes are all good durable options: • La Sportiva TX4 EVO • Scarpa Crux • Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 GTX • Zamberlan Salathe GTX RR • Kayland Miura GTX • Boreal Drom Tech • Mammut Alnasca Knit III Low GTX They’re all very highly regarded in professional reviews. My Scarpa Crux’s are about five years and they still look and feel brand new.
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