4.76 of 5 stars
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La Sportiva - Mix - Approach shoes
At a glance
Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men
- Recommended use:
- approach, leisure, hillwalking
- Material note:
- contains non-textile parts of animal origin
- Material type:
- leather/synthetic
- Closure:
- lacing
- Sole:
- FriXion, climbing zone
- Footbed:
- with OrthoLite insole
- Weight:
- 1,280 g
- Reference size:
- medium-sized pair
- Extras:
- rock guard
- Material:
- Leather (contains non-textile elements of animal origin); Microfiber
- Legal notice:
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- Item No.:
- 042-0066
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What do you think about that?
This is what customers from around the world say:
81% have found the reviews
by Erik helpful
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Comfortable Lightweight -
Recommended use
Hiking Beginner
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Bad grip Not robust -
Recommended use
Climbing
62% have found the reviews
by Tom helpful
I have had many pairs of LaSportiva's over the years - from rigid mountaineering boots to approach shoes. All have fitted perfectly in 43.5.
These are 43.5 and seem to fit fine. However, walking any distance in them causes the heel to grab and cause a blister. It seems to start after only a few hundred metres, so they are really only of use for around the house or in the office. Even breaking them in slowly (something you shouldn't need to do with modern shoes/boots) or wearing blister plasters is no use.
Despite having barely used them as they are so uncomfortable, the liner at the heel has already started to wear away.
Looking at the shoe in more detail, it is very light and offers pretty much no support. The fit is snug and would be good for easy climbing, but these seem to be more of an urban hangout shoe.
I've had 2 pairs of LaSportiva Boulder X in the past, and would buy another pair. The Mix I will avoid.
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Lightweight -
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Not robust Causes blisters
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Good grip Finish Comfortable Lightweight -
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Trekking Beginner
87% have found the reviews
by Bastian helpful
The thread was edited on 06.12.17
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Lightweight Comfortable Good grip -
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Not robust -
Recommended use
Via ferrata Climbing
100% have found the reviews
by Christian helpful
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Good grip Price / performance Lightweight -
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Not robust -
Recommended use
Hiking Trekking Via ferrata
41% have found the reviews
by Albus helpful
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Lightweight Durable Breathable Robust -
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Too stiff -
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Climbing Trekking Hiking
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Price / performance Comfortable Stabilizes the foot Finish Robust
I've used these for a 3 day hike in autumn and a rough wet week in Wester Ross.
They are light but sturdy so good for 75% of conditions from sunny hikes to rocky scrambles - excepting real mountain snows (need boots) or total muddy bog (need wellies).
So the sort of easy comfortable shoes you might use for most trips when trainers are too flimsy. The first thing I reach for...
They were good value at the discount given.
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Robust Price / performance Comfortable Good grip Lightweight Breathable -
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Trekking Mountaineering Hiking
42% have found the reviews
by Andreas helpful
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Good grip Comfortable Durable -
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Trekking Hiking Mountaineering
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