La Sportiva Boulder X Approach Shoe – Women’s

User Reviews

• Comfortable and fits true-to-size.
• Ample arch support.
• Sufficient padding for support and comfort.
• The rubber is great for traction.
• Great shoes for approaches, scrambling, and hiking due to versatility.
• Shown to perform well on technical approaches and some crack climbs.
• The rubber is sticky on flat rocks for extra confidence.

Expert Reviews

• The padded tongue and leather upper are able to be broken in fairly quickly.
• The 2mm polypropylene insole, combined with an EVA mid-sole, provides support and comfort in the inside of the shoe.
• The Vibram V-Smear and Impact Brake System provides traction on the outer sole.
• Features an aggressive tread design, proving this shoe to be suitable for approaches and hiking.
• The shoe is a little heavier than the competition, but makes for a decent all-around shoe.
• The rubber combined with the lacing down to the toes really secures the foot.
• This shoe is one of the most comfortable in its class.
• The shoe is extremely stable, secure, and durable.

User Reviews

• The shoes may be a little high in the foot bed, which is not ideal for those prone to ankle issues.

Expert Reviews

• The shoes may take a little longer to break-in if you want to use your own insoles.
• The front of the shoe is too wide for crack climbing.
• The shoe can smear well for the shape, but is not proficient for edging.
• The shoe is too heavy to carry on a harness.
• Reports of the lining splitting.
• The shoe is not very breathable due to lack of ventilation, and dries slowly.