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G. Weaverli
January 30, 2024
Comfortable and wide at the toes
The front of my feet are a bit wide but these fit great. Excellent traction. Would buy again.
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God Send
I am wearing these as hiking boots in Alaska. We hike off our boat often and it is almost always so wet we have to use deck boots. My feet are very wide with high insteps so the smallest deck boot I have found is a 12.5 for my 9.5 feet. Bagging peaks and hiking is uncomfortable as the terrain is usually pretty steep. With water proof socks, not neoprene, these did the trick. They drain and dry quickly. Dry them on the back of the boat at night and they are ready to go the next day.I preferred sportiva in my climbing days. These, so far, seem of the same quality as my seemingly indescribable climbing shoes were. Luckily I am aware of Sportiva's mostly narrow fit. Even their wide shoes are narrow for me. The instructions say to get 2 sizes smaller if not wearing neoprene socks. I got 1/2 size smaller and still had to stretch them to fit even thin socks. They did take a stretch pretty well.My one issue is the heels don't have much of a cup and without neoprene socks they cause blisters, at least on my feet. That said, after fifteen years of hiking in oversized deck boots these are a godsend. Happy to wear a little moleskin to prevent blisters. they also climb pretty well although I guess that is to be expected.
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Solid Construction - sizing is hard to get right with these
Giving my initial review at 4 stars as the kayaking season is over and won’t be able to test these for couple months. The construction is solid, good overall foot protection all around and solid heel. Similar traction to Astrals for the whitewater crowd. Sizing these have a slightly wider toe bed which is nice change since typically La Sportivas boots aren’t designed like that. What that actually means is - I wear a size 10 in pretty much every brand. If you plan to wear these barefoot then go with your exact size. I’ll warn you there’s going to be a mild break in period so I figured these would be a bit rough barefoot as they are a bit stiff out of box.So I sized up to an 11 and once I got them I immediately tried them on barefoot, which had too much empty space leftover, then with a pair of neoprene wet socks (3mm) which left a little wiggle room and then with my drysuit wearing heavy wool socks plus the drysuit socks, fit like a glove but not cramped. My best comparison would be to Astral Hiyaks, not in material cause the TX is largely leather and Hiyak cloth but design wise both are mids. The TX would be slightly heavier but they aren’t like wearing full wet boots so its construction will work very well in rocky riverbeds and canyons. The hiyaks are great but because they’re largely cloth they suck when the temperature drops, these should be warmer.Once I’ve put these through the gauntlet I’ll review again. The biggest question I have left open at this point is drainage. There’s 2 small drain holes on the inside sidewall so I’m thinking they won’t drain anywhere as fast as my Hiyaks and be similar to my NRS work boots where you need to lift your leg up and let gravity help drain.I love La Sportiva hiking boots and had been eyeing these for over a year waiting for them to finally go on sale before finally pulling the trigger. Just be really certain how you intend to wear these because you won’t really be able to go back and forth between barefoot and socks with these. That’s the advantage of the Hiyaks, I can get away with a size 10 and still fit my drysuit socks in them because of the cloth construction. The TX Canyon would not be a good choice if you’re looking for one shoe to do it all, I think that’s a tough ask of any water shoe on the market and I’ve test dozens at this point.
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AMAZING BOOTS
I wanted to wait until I had some real time in these boots before leaving a review. After several months of use, I can say they’ve exceeded my expectations. These boots feel great whether I’m wearing regular socks or my dry suit, and they’ve held up well in both situations. Even on long days, they stay comfortable without causing fatigue or pressure points.Durability so far has been excellent, and they provide the right mix of support and flexibility for extended wear. If you’re looking for boots that perform just as well in everyday use as they do in more demanding environments, these are a solid choice.
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Nathan T Renner
August 27, 2024
The best wet wading shoe in the history of shoes
I use these for fly fishing, and they are the best. I've owned fishing shoes from all the big-name companies, such as Orvis, Simms, Patagonia, etc., but these surpass them all. Many wading boots feel like wooden clogs on the feet, while these feel nimble.
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Great Replacement for the Canyoneers
I've used these for about ten Canyons in southern Utah so far. They work really really well for the canyons in Zion. Spry, Subway, water canyon, pine Creek, and others. The rubber is at least as good as Stealth Rubber, and the fit is nice with neoprene socks.They seem to be more durable than the canyoneers and aren't as flashy as the Adidas.They drained water really nicely and the grip remained solid even when they got wet. Everything seems durable, and I'm excited to see how long they last!
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me llegaron sin plantillas
November 06, 2024
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