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Approach Shoes

ProView – La Sportiva TX3 Approach Shoes

July 2, 2018October 25, 2018Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Jess Villaire 1 Comment on ProView – La Sportiva TX3 Approach Shoes

The La Sportiva TX3’s served as the perfect shoe to help get me out of my winter slump and into full-on, hardcore, spring sendage mode. Through several climbing trips to the around the Midwest and Southeast, around town, and even…

ProView- Five Ten Approach Pro

October 2, 2017November 15, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews dbdadmin Leave a Comment on ProView- Five Ten Approach Pro

This summer I got to check out the 5.10 Approach Pro shoe. A lighter approach shoe that definitely holds its own against other “cruiser” style approach shoes. Saving weight on your feet while not sacrificing stickiness. Since I am picky…

ProView – Scarpa Rapid

August 4, 2017October 2, 2017Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews dbdadmin 2 Comments on ProView – Scarpa Rapid

From the burly approach to Castleton Tower, to the rugged washes in white sandstone canyons in northern Arizona, to the wild flower basins in Ten Sleep, and in the back yard playground of Eldorado Canyon and Chautauqua, the Scarpa Rapid…

ProView – SCARPA Iguana

August 10, 2016September 12, 2017backpacking, Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews dbdadmin Leave a Comment on ProView – SCARPA Iguana

The SCARPA Iguana (men’s version here) is a tidy, low profile approach shoe that cruises on trails, packs down small, and grips rock well. The lightweight design and collapsible upper make these a great option for any situation where you’ll need to carry a…

ProView – SCARPA Gecko Approach Shoes

July 13, 2016September 11, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews dbdadmin Leave a Comment on ProView – SCARPA Gecko Approach Shoes

The SCARPA Gecko is the rare all-around approach shoe that walks comfortably over many miles, while maintaining good sensitivity and traction on rock. Italian leather uppers, to-the-toe lacing, and thoughtfully lugged Vibram soles create an ideal shoe for everything from casual…

ProView – Evolv Cruzer Slip-On

November 5, 2015June 21, 2018Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews dbdadmin Leave a Comment on ProView – Evolv Cruzer Slip-On

I don’t sit still very well. Every day, my routine transitions between teaching in a school building, working/training/setting/coaching in a climbing gym, and getting outside at every opportunity, which usually meaning hiking a few miles to clean off new boulder…

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