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Scarpa Men's Crux

rated 3.0 of 5 stars
photo: Scarpa Men's Crux approach shoe

Low profile, comfortable shoe that works awesome for hikes in to the local crag and to climb in.

Pros

  • Low profile
  • Comfortable
  • Quick break-in time

Cons

  • The rubber on the toe of the shoe appears to be separating

I have worn the Scarpa Crux approach shoes on a climbing trip through Wyoming as well as a spring's worth of trips to my local crags in Arkansas. So far, I have been very impressed with the shoe.

Quick break-in time, low profile shoe that is nice so that I am less likely to roll my ankles. I get a great sense of feel of the ground beneath my feet and climbing in the shoes is awesome. I climbed as well in the Crux as some of my mates did in their actual climbing shoes.

I would highly recommend this shoe, although I have noticed the rubber to separate from the shoe. Right now it is minimal, but I do have a slight cause for concern that it could get worse. Still TBD on that part. 

Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $90

Great until you walk on slabs.

Pros

  • Tons of support
  • Comfortable padding
  • Firm midsole

Cons

  • Twists around on slabs
  • Tongue slides to the outside

These have been great walking around, and climbing 5th class ridges. Off trail they work well, too, including alder scrambling.

However, when on sustained slabs or talus-hopping, the tongues rotate to the side. The slot in the tongue for the laces doesn’t help at all.

In my case, with kind of fat ankles, the top eyelet on the inside of my right foot digs in. I untied the top eyelets, but that was a bit insecure. This only happens on slabs. 

Background

Bushwhacking, 5th class mountaineering, walking, driving.

Source: bought it used
Price Paid: $40

rated 4 of 5 stars All Crux versions

In addition to the 2 men's reviews above, there are 2 reviews for other versions of the Crux. Read all reviews »

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Specs

Price MSRP: $130.00
Current Retail: $34.99-$159.00
Historic Range: $29.69-$159.00
Reviewers Paid: $40.00-$90.00
Upper 1.8mm Suede and Polyester Mesh
Midsole 2D EVA-MP
Outsole Vibram Vertical Approach / Megagrip
Last BN
Primary Material Leather
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