Black Diamond Technician Men Approach Shoe
  • Black Diamond Technician Men Approach Shoe
  • Black Diamond Technician Men Approach Shoe
  • Black Diamond Technician Men Approach Shoe
  • Black Diamond Technician Men Approach Shoe
  • Black Diamond Technician Men Approach Shoe

Technician Men

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Description

Engineered for precision, the Black Diamond Technician is ultralight, super sticky, and durable, making it the clutch scrambling approach shoe. Featuring our signature EnduroKnit breathable upper, the Technician has superior temperature control, while remaining ultra-durable for abuse on the rocks. The lightweight half-bootie tongue allows for easy on and off at the crag, and a TPU midfoot strap and lace lock adds security while the graduated lace system goes all the way to the toe for a lockdown fit. The Technician's tuned EVA midsole consists of a strategic stiffness-to-comfort ratio, allowing for high-performance precision where you need it, and comfort in just the right spots. The last is ideal for technical climbing, as the name implies, and the shoe's BlackLabel-Mountain rubber provides super sticky, ultimate grip on terrain that demands precise edging and smearing you can trust your life to. Finally, the Technician's multiple webbing loops offer various tagging and stowing options for when the approach ends and the hard climbing begins. The Technician has a narrow, flat last and a close-to-foot performance fit when compared with traditional athletic shoes. If you are using the Technician for climbing and technical approaches, buy your measured Brannock size. 
  • Rubber toe protection
  • Toe shape and upper construction ideal for technical climbing
  • Lightweight half-bootie tongue allows easy on/off at the crag
  • Graduated fit system for lockdown (all the way to the toe)
  • Lightweight, molded TPU midfoot strap and lace lock
  • Multiple webbing loops for various tagging options
Engineered for precision, the Black Diamond Technician is ultralight, super sticky, and durable,... 
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Retail price

US$ 134.95
Weight

Half Pair - size 10
315 grams (0 lb 11.1 oz)

Full Pair - size 10
630 grams (1 lb 6.2 oz)

Style Casual Technical
Volume High (men/unisex)
Closure Cord laces
Rise Low
Features Climbing Zone
Low toe lacing
Sizing US Men: 6 - 14 (half sizes)
Tips: If you desire a casual fit or have a wide foot, you may want to size up½ size.
Materials & Construction Upper: Polyester 'Enduro Knit'

Midsole: EVA midsole with molded TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) midfoot strap ­­

Sole: BlackLabel-Mountain rubber

Last: BD Flat Camber Approach

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Outdoor Gear Lab Gear Review rating 4.5/5

Despite the Black Diamond Technician Approach being the most climbing-specific approach shoe on the market, it still wasn't the top performer in our testing. Ultimately, the climbing performance will come down to the fit for each individual, and for some folks a wide forefoot, this shoe will be a trade-off between hiking comfort and climbing performance.

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