Our verdict

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Superb!

The Boulder X from La Sportiva delivers excellence through its construction and performance. It reflects its greatness with its high amounts of comfort, lasting durability, and relentless surface traction. There's also its intimate fit and moderate stiffness that give an enhanced sense of control, particularly on low-level boulders, with or without cracks.

Pros

  • Incredibly tough
  • Mighty plush
  • The La Sportiva is a pretty durable approach shoe, according to scores of climbers
  • Edging royalty
  • best La Sportiva approach shoes
  • Does well in fissures
  • Mythos-inspired closure system
  • Good for hiking

Cons

  • Laces Hikers in droves are quite impressed with the s stickiness, particularly underfoot
  • You want something that performs amazingly on edges and in cracks at the same time

Approach hikers that dont cost an arm and a leg attract you Boulder X

The Boulder X is a product of past-yet-proven technologies combined, which give hikers and climbers footing security like never before. It's for you if:

  • You want something that performs amazingly on edges and in cracks at the same time.
  • You're a huge fan of the Mythos, and you want the same fit in your approach shoes.
  • Approach hikers that don't cost an arm and a leg attract you.
  • Top 10% in.

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Who should not buy it

La Sportiva TX4 Scarpa Mescalito is a great alternative to the Boulder X. Also, opt for the The shoes just-right stiffness and grippy randing allow climbers to ascend cracks without a hitch if you're looking for something glove-like minus the narrow toe box.

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Withstands beatings like a champ

The La Sportiva Boulder X is a pretty durable approach shoe, according to scores of climbers.

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Eats edges for breakfast

Numerous hiking-slash-climbing enthusiasts are amazed at the edging performance of the La Sportiva Boulder X.

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One of the clingiest

Hikers in droves are quite impressed with the Boulder X's stickiness, particularly underfoot.

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The La Sportiva Boulder X's double-edged lacing system

The shoe's closure can be a pretty polarizing thing. On the one hand, it delivers a kind of fit that channels the confines of the Top 10% in (a good thing, especially for fans of said climbing shoe). On the other hand, it's been the subject of criticism, either for its extreme length or high tendency to come undone.

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Pampering hikes and ascents

Many approach adventurers find the Boulder X a mighty comfy product.

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Boulder X equals squished toes

The Boulder X approach shoe could have a roomier toe box, according to several adventurers.

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Scaler of gaps

The shoe's just-right stiffness and grippy randing allow climbers to ascend cracks without a hitch.

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La Sportiva Boulder X vs. TX4

In terms of structure and features, the Boulder X and the TX4 have quite a lot of differences. This section lists and describes the components of each offering.

Midsole. The Boulder X has extra cushioning for long approaches in the form of a layer on top of the insole. It also has a shock-absorbing EVA midsole. As for the TX4, La Sportiva TX4.

Upper material. Both approach shoes are made of leather. Although these shoes have full randing, the Boulder X comes with a slingshot rand, which enhances fit. As for the TX4, its rand is part of the STB Control System, which works with the midsole, giving the shoe a more solid structure.

Outsole. The common features between the two are the Impact Brake System and the circular lugs on the outsole. As for the rubber compound, they differ. The rubber of the Boulder X uses the Idrogrip, while the TX4 uses the Megagrip. The outsole of the latter is also built with an enhanced stability area and comes with a more pronounced heel brake, delivering extra stopping power. 

Fit. The Boulder X has a regular width overall. On the other hand, the TX4 is wide in the toe box area.

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