Pro Approach Shoe
So the local crags you've been haunting are old news, and you're looking to check off some less well-known routes. That's cool because you've got the Pro Approach Shoe to help you out, even if there's water between you and that multi-pitch. These versatile multi-purpose shoes can hike, wade, or even boat, because they're built with quick-drying uppers, a debris-blocking bootie, and steady grip underfoot.
Details
- A versatile approach shoe for crags that are difficult to get to
- Quick-drying, rugged upper handles creek crossings and bushwhacking
- Integrated Ariaprene sock prevents debris getting inside
- Removable 3D molded insole is cushioned for distance comfort
- High-traction outsoles can handle tricky, variable approaches
- Integrated lace hood lets you tuck those laces out of your way
- Item #ORVB091
- Upper Material
- polyester, polyurethane
- Lining
- Ariaprene sock
- Closure
- lace
- Footbed
- OrthoLite
- Midsole
- EVA
- Sole
- Michelin Outdoor Extreme rubber
- Drainage
- seamless PU cage
- Claimed Weight
- [size 10] 1lb 7oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
3 based on 2 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 5, 2023
Reliable, grippy, light, & comfortable.
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 14
- Height:
- 6' 2"
- Weight:
- 225
In the past on backpacking/flyfishing trips I've relied on Drainmakers which did well, but would fall apart after a couple trips. On a recent high mountain stream trip I tried these Orvis Pro Approach shoes and could not be happier. I wore wool liner socks and did not experience any rubbing/chafing others have mentioned. What really impressed me is that when my hiking boot soles came apart, I backpacked in these shoes for 15 miles on rough-rocky trails and they help up beautifully. Soles look great, no major issues. Very happy and will replace with the same - whenever that may be because these shoes are tough!
August 8, 2023
Yikes.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 11
- Height:
- 6' 2"
- Weight:
- 190
Bought them for a wet-wade trip to WY. Within a couple of hours, both heals had grooves in the Achilles tendon - not a "blister" but a groove in the flesh. It's been a week and they're still not healed up. Read up on these on the Orvis site and see their reviews - not good and i should have listened. I wore them without socks/booties and they tore up my feet. In the past, i'd wear some booties with my Simms boots and had no issues/blisters. These went back and i'll stick with what i've been using. Orvis' website rec's using some 5 mm neoprene socks with these, but what's the point?
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