Waterproof approach shoes?

Haven't been able to find much discussion on this before - best options for a waterproof approach shoe? 

I love approach shoes for everything from quick crag approaches to 5.easy climbs to 3rd/4th class 14ers. They give me a lot of confidence doing technical moves, gripping boulders in talus fields, etc. But I am definitely jealous of my friends with high top hiking boots who trudge through puddles, running water, creek crossings, snow, etc. without caring where they're stepping. I have worn Boulder X's and TX2s and it seems like in a half inch of water my toes will be soggy immediately. 

 As far as I can tell none of the major brands offer anything that fits this category, so maybe im looking for a the best-climbing waterproof/GTX trail runner or hiking shoe/boot?

Tx4 from la sportiva come in a goretex high top  

BD makes the Mission in a waterproof high top.

A lot of folks I know use mesh tx3’s specifically because they are mesh and will dry faster after walking through a river. 

I'm a big fan of the Scarpa Rapid gore-tex which is pretty lightweight and also comes in a mid-height gore-tex version. The next thing I want is these with a boa enclosure for quick changing to climbing shoes and back. I think some companies are starting to do this (north face cragstone pro and a couple laspo running shoes have boa).

They make a TX for canyoneering if you wanna go real crazy. 

I’ve been curious about the cyclon cross gtx for fast scrambles that have a high chance of slush/water. Light as a trail shoe and allegedly sticky-ish rubber.

Spopepro O. wrote:

I’ve been curious about the cyclon cross gtx for fast scrambles that have a high chance of slush/water. Light as a trail shoe and allegedly sticky-ish rubber.

Love mine (as a LS Mountain Runner). The attached gaiter isn't Goretex - I don't think it's waterproof tbh - the BOA dial sticks out from it. I find them best for when it's snow I'm traveling through - so for example, I've used them this year in March, April, and May on Longs Peak. Like any GTX shoe, if you get water in from the top, they'll get wet inside and then will really have a hard time drying out. 

For long distance hiking where you're thinking you're going to get rained on, I would actually suggest a non GTX shoe that has a chance of draining sometime that same day. Bring an extra pair of socks, and maybe a bread bag x2 to try to keep that sock dry in the now wet shoe.

Thanks for the suggestions. Seems like I have some options. I'm liking the TX4 mid GTX and the BD Mission WP the best so far. I understand the idea behind a lightweight mesh shoe that will dry out quickly but worry how well that will work out on a colder day or night. I'm also not a huge fan of the super light mesh builds as I tend to wear through the uppers in certain places super quickly (usually on my bunions or the cuffs of the ankles). The current arcteryx konseal doesn't seem like it is waterproof. The Scarpa Rapid Mid GTX is also an option but I can't really seem to find any reviews on it, nor is it available from any of the usual retailers.

I use the TX 4 mid top for damp approaches and when the foxtails are out. When it's totally wet or snow conditions with mixed, exposed rock scrambling I use the Scarpa Zodiac Plus. Zodiac's don't climb quite as well as the TX 4's but they keep my feet completely dry and I've climbed enough in them to have confidence. My TX 4's wet out if it's anything more than damp. If I had to choose only one, I'd go with the Zodiac. 

I have worn the Salewa Wildfire GTX for a lot of stuff. Climbs pretty well, definitely waterproof. Durability on the uppers is middling.

https://www.salewa.com/en-us/ms-wildfire-gtx-00-0000063487

Max Houck wrote:

Thanks for the suggestions. Seems like I have some options. I'm liking the TX4 mid GTX and the BD Mission WP the best so far. I understand the idea behind a lightweight mesh shoe that will dry out quickly but worry how well that will work out on a colder day or night. I'm also not a huge fan of the super light mesh builds as I tend to wear through the uppers in certain places super quickly (usually on my bunions or the cuffs of the ankles). 

That's fairly understandable - I wouldn't look specifically for "lightest upper" just not GTX if you think there is a chance you'll get the inner wet from seepage from above - they just won't dry without a major intervention. I don't find that the upper really absorbs a lot of water, but I have found that the INSOLE can mop water up. If you're in a position where you're shoe is soggy, take out the insole and ring it out, you may be surprised how much water is in there. Pop on a new pair of (wool) socks and sally forth. 

I've done a few tours in the Arrigetch - there's literally nothing that's dry up there, and you're just walking in tussocks swamps, but i wouldn't want a GTX shoe in there ever.