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SCARPA Men's Expresso Approach Shoe

SCARPA Men's Expresso Approach Shoe

SCARPA's men's Expresso is a long-running approach shoe with a sticky sole for scrambles and crag approaches.

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What we liked

  • + Sticky sole grips slabby rock on approaches and descents
  • + Proven model that has been used on approaches for years
  • + Comfortable fit for general hiking and walking to crags

Trade-offs

  • - Older design lacks the refinements of newer approach shoes
  • - Availability of sizes can be limited for long-running listings

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