Lightweight approach shoes

I currently own a pair of Scarpa Crux approach shoes weighing approximately 1lb 9oz.

I have to haul up some long multi-pitches for the walk-offs to pare down the weight of what. 

Does anyone have a suggestion for light approach shoes? 

TX2s! The best. Easy to harness too

I think they discontinued it but I bought a pair of BD Tag LT shoes last gear and they are the lightest, most packable approach shoes ever. Not actually any good for scrambling, and they wouldn't hold up in a talus field, but they weigh like 7oz each

Best way to have light approach shoes is to have small feet. Second best way is TX2s

Yukon Cornelius wrote:

I think they discontinued it but I bought a pair of BD Tag LT shoes last gear and they are the lightest, most packable approach shoes ever. Not actually any good for scrambling, and they wouldn't hold up in a talus field, but they weigh like 7oz each

I hadn't heard of these until now.  Still available and on sale, down from $144.95 to $86.97

https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/product/tag-lt-approach-shoes-mens/

Scarpa Crux Air are a bit lighter.
Trail runners are lighter and work for some objectives.
I’ve even worn heavy supportive approach shoes or runners and carried in Evolv Cruisers just to carry up the climb and descend back to the bags. If the climbing is harder than the approach it’s a good alternative. 

Does the walk off actually require scrambling that would necessitate approach shoes? If not, consider going to a running store and buying their lightest racing flat. I wear bulky and heavy size 13 (48-49) and this was my solution for climbs with simple walk offs or just minor scrambling. Racing flats are way lighter and more compact than an approach shoe, especially of my size. If serious scrambling is required, then disregard my suggestion.

Do you need sticky rubber for the approach? 

I sometimes go for my Topo ultraventure. I think they're UV2. They're like 8 or 9 oz per shoe, pack well, nice and cushioned for the shitty descents... And honestly are good up to like 5.4 friction. 

There is definitely lighter options if you're not looking for performance. But a nice trail running shoe is probably your best bet for a combo of light, packable, cushioned for the descent, and also relatively decent on rock. I've led 5.9 in altras, so perhaps sticky rubber approach shoes aren't necessary. There are heathens that will say wear sandals. Don't go, Luke! 

Evolv Cruzer Classics are light and climb well. Pretty inexpensive but not very durable. Note: the Cruzer Psyche is similar but heavier. 

TX2s are a good pick, but I would recommend clipping the shoes together and not just relying on the strap system. I have lost a tx2 due to the strap system not working and have heard of many other examples of this as well

Alex Holmann wrote:

TX2s are a good pick, but I would recommend clipping the shoes together and not just relying on the strap system. I have lost a tx2 due to the strap system not working and have heard of many other examples of this as well

I am 2 examples of this. No I didn’t learn the first time 

John Daniel wrote:

I currently own a pair of Scarpa Crux approach shoes weighing approximately 1lb 9oz.

I have to haul up some long multi-pitches for the walk-offs to pare down the weight of what. 

Does anyone have a suggestion for light approach shoes? 

Cut the leather off the cruxes and sew on a dyneema runner to make yourself some lightweight gladiator sandal-style approach shoes

Yukon Cornelius wrote:

Not actually any good for scrambling, and they wouldn't hold up in a talus field, but they weigh like 7oz each

Isn’t this what approaches shoes are for? If we’re going solely for minimal weight, then there are plenty of UL trail runners out there (and hey, that’s a valid option based on personal preferences), but IMO approach shoes should prioritize grip and durability. We can save weight elsewhere on plenty of different pieces of gear including bags, layers, and pro.

That's a totally fair point, a lot of the time you do need an approach shoe to be durable and grippy. (the shoe I'm describing is still grippier than a regular sneaker, but wouldn't be my choice for scrambling vs any other approach shoe I've had)

but a lot of the time the approach and hike off aren't technical or even very long. and then I just want my shoe to be teeny tiny in my pack. these are smaller, lighter, and better on rock than a sandal or light trail runner. perfect for walk offs in eldo and that sort of thing.