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LA SPORTIVA TX5 LOW £180 When I'm taking on a graded scramble – anything from Crib Goch to Aonach Eagach – I want a pair of technical approach shoes that fill me with grippy, slip-free confidence. The La Sportiva TX5 Low is my go-to pair. The Vibram Megagrip outsole has a flat climbing zone at the toe for edging, grippy lugs in the centre and U-shaped braking lugs at the rear. You also get a 360° wraparound rand, sturdy rubber toe box and a Nubuck leather upper. VERDICT A technical approach shoe that not only makes you look like a mountain pro, but also delivers first-rate performance on graded scrambles. USED BY James Forrest, Trail gear reviewer USED FOR 1 year MERRELL MOAB SPEED ECO WP £120 You see loads of people wearing Merrell Moab trail…

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Trail United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2023

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