AirMesh
Nylon fabric woven into a breathable mesh pattern that is extremely durable.
TC Pro
Description
A masterpiece evolved! What happens when Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold look to improve a classic design? Perfection through evolution. From sending the Dawn Wall to free soloing Freerider, both climbers have come together to bring you the TC Pro updates you never knew you needed. Advance your climbing and comfort with the new TC Pro.
• Reduced webbing thickness on the medial lacing harness increases comfort in foot jams
• Embossed topo outlines subtly draw heritage to El Capitan’s famous Dawn Wall and Freerider Routes
• Mid-height cuff with padding in the ankles for extra protection in wider cracks
• Perforated leather uppers increase air flow for long days on the wall
• New rubber rand pattern increases durability and performance
• Microfiber lacing and tongue reinforcement
• Durable ECO Leather upper with metal-free tanning
• Ventilated, well-padded tongue for increased air flow and comfort
Retail price
US$ 219.00
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| Weight | 494 g Single : 247 g / 8.71 oz |
| Closure Type | Lace Lace - to the toe High-top |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Volume | Low Narrow |
| Sizing Information |
European sizes 34-46, including half sizes. La Sportiva Shoes are built on European half sizes which are smaller increments than US half sizes  la_sportiva_shoe_comparison_chart.jpg la_sportiva_shoe_comparison_graph.jpg
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| Best Use (Highest Performance) |
All-around Trad / Crack Sport / Face |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Tongue Details | Ventilated, well-padded tongue for increased air flow and comfort |
| Last Details | Shape: Arched (technical) Construction: Slip Lasted Last : PD 55 This means the last has a pointed toe, it is slightly arched with a flat toe box and has mederate asymmetry. |
| Upper Material | not provided by the brand ECO Leather using a metal-free ECO tanning process |
| Midsole Material | 1.1 mm P3® with LaspoFlex |
| Sole Material | 4.0 mm
Vibram® XS Edge
Rand: Vibram® rubber rands |
| Footbed Lining | Unlined (underfoot) / Sentex / PU foam / AirMesh (tongue) |
LaspoFlex
Super lightweight, ultra-thin synthetic fiber-laminate designed for maximum torsion rigidity.
P3®
Permanent Power Platform used in climbing shoes to maintain the downturned shape of the shoe for the life of the shoe.
PU
Polyurethane is a polymer elastomer. When compression molded it is an excellent footwear midsole component because of its lightweight, durability and ability to absorb impacts.
Vibram®
The most trusted name in the boot sole business. Makers of the Montagna sole and XS Grip rubber.
Vibram® XS Edge
Developed to provide maximum edging support, the VIBRAM®XS Edge compound delivers excellent grip while adding improved firmness for the most challenging edging moves. This rubber compound is exceptionally resistant to deformation on razor sharp edges and it will not creep while smearing.
TC/AH Pro
by xFlavxCorex on 07/20/2022Pros
Comfortable
Super stiff
Foot confidence
Cons
Pricey
Familiarity
I’ve used it a few of times
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you know who Tommy Caldwell is. He climbed this little thing called the Dawn Wall in Yosemite in 2015, and this is the shoe that TC designed for the job. As a result, the TC Pro is an absolute climbing machine for vertical to less-than-vertical terrain, and specifically granite. While we often correlate a flat shoe with a beginner shoe, this is a notable exception: The stiff makeup and sticky XS Edge rubber make it an ultra-high-performance edger and slabber. But why most climbers love the TC Pro is its stellar performance in cracks. With padding at the tongue and ankles and a mid-height upper, it provides game-changing protection for everything from thin foot jams to burly offwidths.
Finally—and this is fairly picky: I think the new thin green leather sleeve protecting the lower eyelets should be on the other side of the shoe. Tommy Caldwell claims otherwise, but I’ve already got the abrasion on the outside edge of the shoe to back up my opinion. Not that this has made any difference at all in my climbing… it’s simply the fact that having it on what feels like the wrong side seems gimmicky. But maybe TC and I just have different pain points when it comes to hand crack climbing.
The La Sportiva TC Pro has a serious fan club, but there are also a few detractors. Some of these detractors are just grumpy contrarians, but criticism about limited sensitivity and poor performance on overhanging terrain seem warranted. Nevertheless, the TC Pro is easily one of the most popular shoes in the granite climbing areas of the American West, and it's easy to understand why. Its excellent balance of comfort, edging performance, and sensitivity remain unmatched by its rivals. To get your hands on a pair, you'll have to fork over some serious cash, but we're confident you'll be pleased with what we believe is the Best Shoe for Trad and Crack Climbing.
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