In a nutshell
They're light enough to sling in your pack (around 800g, depending on your size) and provide you with good grip (good enough for Scotland's wet and wild scrambling routes), low profile kevlar-protected toebox so you can wedge yourself between rocks and a stiff sole unit to provide you with enough support for a good day's trekking. Their R.R.P is £100 (which is about average for a reasonable pair of approach shoes).
Do buy if...
You love to scramble/ low grade climb and want something that'll also do you for dry hikes. It's features are ideal for those of us who have to walk through wet grass (suede upper adds extra protection rather than just the usual holey polyester) which also adds durability, if at the cost of a little more weight.
Don't buy if....
You want a hard-core climbing shoe or a waterproof walking shoe. This isn't either of those things.
The Pro's
- As always with Scarpa, number one perk is the fit.
- Sole Unit - stiff enough to carry a weight and be comfy, grippy enough for slippery rock.
- Toe Box - Low Profile and well-protected (ideal for small gaps)
- Material - Suede, for better durability and better protection
- No GTX - Contrary to what certain waterproof liner manufacturers will tell you, no lining = better breathability, hey it's not waterproof but that can be a good thing.
The Cons
- They don't have the best climb-rating if you're planning to do more extensive climbing and need super-good grip. I'd recommend getting an actual climbing shoe, and a lightweight (waterproof if needed) boot/shoe to get you there.
The spiel...
The Scarpa Men's Crux is a top performing approach shoe with green credentials. The Crux takes technologies that have been developed in Scarpa's trekking and climbing range and combines them to make a tough well protected approach shoe that provides enough support for easy climbing but is comfy enough for the approach walk. It's not just the colour that's green, they're made using a high percentage of recycled materials throughout their construction.
Features
- Fabrics: Suede/29% recycled polyester mesh upper
- Good EVA midsole
- Solid Vibram Vertical approach sole
- Forefoot webbing reinforced with Kevlar - secures forefoot for climbing precision
- WEIGHT: 394g - size 42
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