Slab Line Approach Shoe

Description

Approach shoes cover the ground between the trailhead and the climb, and the Slab Line leans toward the climbing end. The soft, sticky rubber outsole has a smooth climbing zone at the toe for edging and smearing on slabs and lugs under the heel for loose descents. Lacing runs right to the toe for a precise fit on technical scrambles.

The durable suede upper is wrapped in a full rubber rand against abrasive rock, and the heel has a clip loop for hanging the shoes from a harness on multi-pitch routes. Each shoe weighs 400 g (14.1 oz) in a men’s US 9. The midsole is thin and firm for sensitivity, so expect less cushioning than a hiking shoe on long approaches. Shown in ash grey suede with tangerine laces and heel loop and a black rubber rand and outsole.