La Sportiva TX5 GTX, Men's Mountain Boots

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The outsole has additional stiffening elements in front of the heel section which provided extra torsional stability in what is a fairly pliable shoe. The soft padding of the tongue and around the ankles is very comfortable. The round heel and the semicircular shape of the forefoot make the La Sportivas extremely comfortable to walk on. The cushioning of the heel and forefoot is excellent. The removable foam insole also dampens. The insole is made of a nice soft foam.

There’s a sturdy, deep, rubberised rand running from the hardened toe box all the way round to the stiffened heel cup. Lacing extends, climbing-shoe-style, right to the front of the toe area. The suede areas have venting to help keep feet cool on longer and warmer routes. The Scarpa Mescalito with good design features for technical terrain, combined with very good comfort overall. The tongue is well padded and has a gusset that extends about two-thirds of the way up the instep. The ankle cuff has good foam padding too.The midsole uses expanded polyurethane and, combined with the foam insole, provided a medium amount of underfoot cushioning. Lining:Lined with Gore-Tex, the TX5 is completely waterproof and breathable, which makes them perfect for our typically wet UK mountain conditions.

The sole provides the best underfoot cushioning of any in the test, thanks to its pliable midsole and a little additional foam padding in the ventilated insole. Look a little closer into this brilliant boot and you'll notice every stitch, seam and join is meticulously crafted to ensure you're never let down. Garments engineered with GORE-TEX® Pro product technology are built for maximised ruggedness and are ideal for extreme and extended use. All components are built for maximized ruggedness while strict textile performance specifications ensure optimum strength. All GORE-TEX® Pro garments must pass Gore’s toughest test conditions and most aggressive rainstorm test.I haven’t seen much in the way of other people encountering this, so maybe it’s just individual to my feet. The Mountain Trainer 2 is, as its name suggests, aimed at walkers heading for the peaks and hills, and has features designed to provide stability and protection on technical routes. The forefoot is wide and felt quite roomy, with quite a large volume, despite the low profile. The heel cup held the foot well on uphill sections, and the ankle cuff and tongue had just the right amount of padding. La Sportiva’s TX5 GORE-TEX gives a perfect blend of approach shoe grip and hiking boot protection. Derived from their iconic Trango series, the high-cut ankle cuff is supportive and protective, enhanced by the 3D Flex system for optimal freedom of movement. Stable and comfortable, it’s ideal if you’re carrying heavier loads on those mountain paths. Featuring waterproof GORE-TEX up top and Vibram Megagrip rubber underfoot, the TX5 GTX achieves sure-footed performance in both the wet and dry.

Follow our mate, Zoe as she heads up to Scotland in La Sportiva’s Mid-cut, approach boot and gives her thoughts. Super grippy Vibram MegaGrip compound with Impact Brake System and differentiated lugs that enhance traction uphill and provide a sure grip downhill. The heel cup is stiffened to give protection and hold the foot in place. There’s ventilated foam padding around the ankle cuff and tongue.The Belorado II is a European-made trail shoe with fabric and suede uppers with the addition of Gore-Tex waterproofing. The uppers of the European-made Salewa shoe are 1.6mm suede with an overlay containing the brand’s 3F system that links the top of the lacing area with the shoe’s heel and arch area, providing a good stable hold on the rear of the foot. The TX5 GTX is equipped with a Vibram Megagrip rubber sole. This is designed to repel dirt and provide good grip in both dry and wet conditions. A big advantage of this model is the Gore-Tex weather protection membrane; it also makes the La Sportiva boot waterproof and breathable. The Extended Comfort version of the membrane is designed for high temperatures. Your feet are therefore always well ventilated and dry. High Price for Champion Performance The La Sportiva TX5 Low GTX are super solid hiking and approach shoes that excel in stability. The leather upper and the good heel fixation keep the foot nicely in place. It is also nice that the heel is pulled forward when the laces are closed up, which contributes to that fixation. The shoes are protected by a super bumper. The comfort of the Scarpa shoes was very good. The forefoot is quite broad and medium volume. Although the toe area down narrow, it didn’t feel to be pinching my feet. After a day on the hill, despite its technical capabilities, the comfort was maintained.

The uppers are a combination of suede and fabric. They are soft and pliable, making for a comfortable experience. There’s venting on the sides of the shoe which helped keep my feet cooler on warm days. The ankle cuff has a medium amount of foam padding, as does the tongue, but both were comfortable during extended use. The fit of the La Sportiva TX5 Low GTX is slightly small and therefore a half size up to a size bigger is recommended. The shoes are suitable for normal feet. The ladies version is built on a ladies last that is narrower at the heel. Construction The main part of the uppers is made from polyamide, and there are suede sections at the toe, rand, heel and tongue areas. The toe box has an added rubberised overlay, with a small outsole extension at the very front of the shoe. The design in understated, making them suitable for everyday use, as well as technical use on the hill. The uppers are split-suede leather with stiffened toe box and heel cup. The ankle cuff has a good amount of padding, as does the tongue, adding to the comfort of the shoe on the hill. The lacing goes right to the toe area, enabling the Climbing Guide Tennie to be tensioned correctly around the foot.The rand’s robust qualities and the softer feel of the suede uppers combine well to provide a balance of protection and comfort. The uppers are soft and pliable and there’s a low rubber toe box bumper, along with rubberised protection at the heel cup area. The top two lace holes are linked to part-covered cords which cinch in the instep area of the foot when the lacing is tightened. This test will tell you if the shape of the internal heel cup matches your heel to ensure it holds you securely, especially when ascending steep ground. We are trying to eliminate the dreaded heel blister.