Brand: La Sportiva
Category: Climbing Approach
Recommended by Teddy Dondanville, AMGA Assistant Rock Guide & Certified Single Pitch Instructor — Albany, NY
Highlights: long distance, stability, durable
Price: $199
Expert Review
The TX Guides are the approach shoes I wear on a daily basis. They are durable, stable, and climb really well. I can spend all day guiding in the Gunks without ever taking them off. I also like them for climbing areas with long approaches and for routes where I know I won’t need them to walk off.
Recommended by Teddy Dondanville
Frequently asked questions
What does Teddy Dondanville say about the TX Guide?
The TX Guides are the approach shoes I wear on a daily basis. They are durable, stable, and climb really well. I can spend all day guiding in the Gunks without ever taking them off. I also like them for climbing areas with long approaches and for routes where I know I won’t need them to walk off.
Why does Teddy Dondanville recommend La Sportiva?
Teddy Dondanville recommends the La Sportiva TX Guide for climbing approach. The TX Guides are the approach shoes I wear on a daily basis. They are durable, stable, and climb really well. I can spend all day guiding in the Gunks without ever taking them off. I also like them for climbing areas with long approaches and for routes where I know I won’t need them to walk off.
Is the TX Guide a good climbing approach?
Yes — Teddy Dondanville recommends the TX Guide by La Sportiva as their climbing approach pick. The TX Guides are the approach shoes I wear on a daily basis. They are durable, stable, and climb really well. I can spend all day guiding in the Gunks without ever taking them off. I also like them for climbing areas with long approaches and for routes where I know I won’t need them to walk off.
Is the TX Guide good for long distance?
Teddy Dondanville recommends it for long efforts: The TX Guides are the approach shoes I wear on a daily basis. They are durable, stable, and climb really well. I can spend all day guiding in the Gunks without ever taking them off. I also like them for climbing areas with long approaches and for routes where I know I won’t need them to walk off.
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