La SportivaUnisex's Tx4 Blue/Papaya Mountain Running Shoes

My decision to buy these hiking shoes was based on rave reviews by experienced long distance trans-Pyrenees hikers.I ordered my exact size which is closest to 45 rather than one size larger as I would usually do with heavy leather hiking boots. I figured I would use thin hiking socks. At first fitting the Tx4 shoes felt ominously tight, however, after wearing them for several long hikes in the Italian Apennine range the shoes have stretched considerably and I have pulled the strong laces tighter. I can say without reservation that these shoes are very comfortable to walk in all day, day after day. I do not know how durable they would be for hiking through boulder fields, scree, or abrasive volcanic debris, but so far they do seem very strong. I’m satisfied and will probably repeat the purchase in time.One small pleasing design detail: there is a finger loop at the heel which is a great help when pulling the shoes on.

In my backpack (just in case) I had my old seasoned shoes and those on my feet. I was hiking for hours with elements of scrambling In those new shoes and this was a first time when I’ve put on approach shoes straight from the box and I felt like there’s almost nothing on my feet. I do a lot of barefoot running, walking, etc for years so I’ve got strong, wide spread feet and most of shoes even expensive had to give to charity....but those are different! My feet are size 9 U.K. and got shoes 9,5 which fits great with thicker socks. I highly recommend it.

Fits great but lacs strap has snapped and can no longer use them

Great shoes