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Help Sizing TX3/TX4

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Sean Hoffecker · · Sandy, UT · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 10

Title says it all.  I'm looking to get a pair of approach shoes for climbing in the Tetons this summer and need to know how these size compared to other shoes.  

In Sportiva shoes, I know my size in Solutions, Pythons, Miura VS, and Futuras
In FiveTen, I know my size in Tennies, Camp 4 Mids GTX, Galileos, Moccs, Dragons, and Black Teams
In Evolv, I know my size in Cruiser Psychs, Shamans.
In Scarpa, I know my size in Charmoz, P6000, Instinct VS

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! 

X C · · Yucca Valley · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 71

I wear a 39 in solutions and miura vs, 38.5 in pythons. I have the tx3 in 42.5, and it is very comfortable, with a good bit of space up front; sized more for hiking and hanging around than for 'real climbing'. If I were getting them with the intention of doing significant amounts of technical climbing I would go down to 42, or possibly 41.5. Hope this helps!

Long Ranger · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 669

I size my TX's the same as my LS climbing shoes for a performance fit. For me, it's 44 for Muira, TC's and TX's. For the TX's, this would be a bit tight for all day hiking/running.

I'm a 46 in the LS Mutant which I size for running long distances in, which wouldn't be a bad size for the TX for doing all-day adventures in. If I DO do an all-day thing and want TX's though, I just bring them as a second pair. .The rubber on the outsole will wear out sooner than a normal trail runner/boot.

Kyle Elliott · · Granite falls · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 1,773

I cant speak on the TX3 or 4, but my TX2 are sized the same as my TC pros (US 10/EU 43) and I wish there was juuuust a little more room in the toe box. If I purchased again, I would go half a size up for comfort.

Nick Sweeney · · Spokane, WA · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 987

I'm a 43 in TC Pro and TX3.  I size both for all-day efforts.  In La Sportiva boots, I'm a 44 across the board.

Buck Rio · · MN · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 16

I wear 10.5 in US and 43.5 in Euro in the TX-2. I might go a little larger if I was going to wear thicker socks.

Jason4Too · · Bellingham, Washington · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 0

My foot measures 28.3cm from my heel to my longest toe.  I've pretty much given up on squeezing my feet in torturous climbing shoes but appreciate a precise fit with no empty air space and any shoes or boots I'll be walking miles in I leave some wiggle room around my toes.  The only boots I'll fit tight/short are my snowboard boots.  As hard as I try to get boots to fit well it seems like I lose a toenail every spring or summer by walking downhill with tight boots.

Typically I wear a 28.5 ski boot or 10.5 Burton snowboard boot, my Nepal Cubes are 45s, my Evolv Shamans are 12s (I could go down a 1/2 size but I don't get any extra performance, just pain), I think my Evolv Cruzers are also 12s.  I don't remember what size my TC Pros are but I think they are 45 and fit for all day trad (flat toes, might be able to fit a thin sock), not for performance face climbing, I'd like to pick up a second pair a half size down.  I don't remember my 5 Ten Guide Tennies size but I think the are a 12 in one of the earlier versions from 2010.  My Brooks running shoes are all 12s to give me some wiggle room.

I just picked up Trango Techs and TX4s both in 45 and am very happy with them so far.  I was going to get TX3s but they were sold out when I bought them so I got TX4s instead.  I put 6-7 miles of hiking in the Trango Techs yesterday plus ~4 pitches on a 5.4 route and think I got the sizing right.  The TX4s have a little wiggle room in the toes but that's how I wanted them.  I wanted to be able to "approach" not climb but I haven't put any mileage on the TX4s outside yet, just a little time walking the dog to find out if there will be any problem spots before I take them out in the mountains.  

slim · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2004 · Points: 1,103

a couple extra data points i guess:
1) my all day-ish, but still climb pretty well katana velcros are 41.5
2) my tight-ish galileos (probably couldn't do tighter, but still pretty tight, it redpoint shoes) are 9 US
3) my TX4's that i use if i know it will be scrambling intensive and i am willing to deal with a little toe bang on long descents are 43.5
4) my TX4's that i use if i am not too worried about the scrambling, or if i know it will be an epic descending toe bang fest are 44

hope this helps, and good luck!

MyFeetHurt · · Glenwood, CO · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 10

I have a scarpa foot, 9.5/42.5 across the board in that brand. My TX3s are sized at a 9.5 also and that is with a light wool socks. Definitely not the typical La Sportiva where I would size up 1-1.5 sizes.

Noah Yetter · · Lakewood, CO · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 105

42 Skwama
42.5 Futura, Cobra
43 TC Pros, Katana Lace, Miura lace, Miura VS, Testarossa
43.5 TX4 snug for technical terrain, 44 would be comfy for use as a normal walking/hiking shoe

(US 10.5 in most street shoes as if that means anything)

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