La Sportiva TX4 Evo

A lacing zone that extends far forwards, plus a torsion-resistant sole that is softer and more sensitive at the toes: the freshly revised TX4 with the Evo suffix has experienced scrambling fans in mind. But it's also fun on the approach. Although it doesn't roll quite as fantastically smooth and defined as Garmont, Hanwag and Lowa, it offers a little more feel for the ground and a slightly deeper stance...