La Sportiva TX5 Low GTX shoes 2024
Dedicated to all mountain lovers looking for a technical and trustworthy technical product for their excursions
TX 5 Low is the low-cut leather boot part of the TX Series, dedicated to hikers looking for a technical product for approach routes, hiking and via ferrata. Lightweight and protective, the boot is waterproof and breathable thanks to the GORE-TEX membrane. The abrasion resistant all-round rand, deriving from the climbing world, makes it sturdy and durable, the high quality Nubuck uppers further increases the overall comfort. Structured and protective thanks to the stabilizing insole, it is ideal for prolonged use by mountain guides and mountain operators . It adopts the characteristic Mythos-Style lacing system that wraps around the uppers for a perfect and precise regulation of volumes. The Vibram Megagrip compound and the pronounced heel combined with the Hiking-Oriented differentiated lugs favour downhill braking and uphill grip.
Features
- All-round, abrasion resistant rand
- Soft and comfortable high quality Nubuck uppers
- Structured and protective thanks to the stabilizing insole that allows prolonged use
- Lightweight, fast tape closure system
- Super grippy Vibram MegaGrip compound with Impact Brake System and differentiated lugs that enhance traction uphill and provide a sure grip downhill
- Uppers: Nubuck + rubber rand and toecap
- Lining: GORE-TEX Extended Comfort®
- Footbed: 4 mm Ortholite® approach
- Insole: PPE 2.5 mm
- Midsole: Stabilizing footbed and insole in shock absorbing injected EVA with STB Control inserts
- Real weight: 510 g (EU 44)
Technologies
TraverseX
In typical outdoor slang, the expression, “traverse ” indicates the approach to a climbing wall, a crossing on mixed terrain, a technical passage in off-road racing. Approach, Mountaineering and Mountain Running: 3 different approaches to outdoor exploits condensed in a “multifunction” series, Traverse X: 3 different models similar in design, lacing system, grip and comfort fit, differentiated in weight and materials. Shock absorption, fit and flexibility derived from Mountain Running Mountaineering durability and protection Lacing inspired by climbing shoes Rock Climbing grip with the exclusive VIBRAM® MEGAGRIP Sole
Ortholite Hybrid
The models use the exclusive eco-friendly La Sportiva insoles by OrthoLite® Hybrid, made using 20% recycled material from the production process. These insoles are designed for both men’s and women’s feet and the thicknesses and materials differ to suit the weight of the average user. Eco-friendly and washable: they contain recycled rubber and are machine-washable. Maximum wearing comfort thanks to the insole ventilation and the highly breathable PU foam cells: the foot is always dry and kept at the perfect temperature. They facilitate the wicking of sweat thus keeping the foot dry. Enhanced durability thanks to the anti-compression technology which keeps material compression down to less than 5% over time.
Impact Brake System
The innovative system is applied to the sole to absorb negative ground impact, help traction and improve grip downhill. Created and developed by the R&D department at La Sportiva, it offers real advantages during racing by reducing negative ground impact. The unique position of the lugs allows as many of them as possible to come into contact with the ground, for maximum impact absorption.
Gore-Tex®
Gore-Tex® fabrics offer long-lasting, comfortable weather protection. The technology is based on an extremely thin membrane made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). Its pores are too small for rain to penetrate, yet big enough for perspiration to pass right through. Gore-Tex® products have a high waterproof rating (water column) and can withstand up to 28,000 mm of water pressure – more than monsoon rain. The membrane is bonded between an outer fabric and a high-performance lining. Depending on the construction, the result is either a 2-layer, 2.5-layer or 3-layer laminate. Gore-Tex® in a 3-layer construction offers a combination of enhanced durability and high breathability, while the 2-layer laminate provides lightweight weather protection.
Eva - Injected
Highe degree of cushoning and high elasticity of the fabric. These features assist “push off” during the propulsion phase while running, making these models who use injected midsoles, ideal for use on off-road trails. Furthermore, EVA Injected midsole drastically reduce the “squash” effect of the EVA over time, allowing the product to mantain the same features for its entire duration. The La Sportiva Mountain Running® footwear adopts 3 different kind of midsoles depending on the style and on the needed performances.