Used these on a peak with mixed rock and snow approach. The sticky rubber handled the wet rock sections and the stiff sole felt secure on ice. Crampons went on easily.
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Alpine Approach Shoe
4.7 (3 reviews)USD 144.99
Lightweight climbing-enabled shoe handles snow, rock, and mixed terrain on high-altitude approaches.
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About this item
Stiffer sole edges than trail shoes bite into harder snow and ice, while the low-profile foot pocket accepts crampons for icy sections. Reinforced toe cap protects from rock and the sticky rubber edges grip vertical walls on technical approach pitches.
Specifications
| material | Suede upper, climbing-zone toe |
|---|---|
| weight | 760 g per pair |
Customer reviews
First climbing-shoe approach and these made the difference. Felt confident on scrambles and icy patches. Better ankle support than expected.
Fantastic performance on a 6000m peak but they gave me a blister on the first day. Better after break-in. Will use again.