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 The TC Pro 2020 is technically retired but it's still sold online.The TC Pro 2020 is no longer produced by La Sportiva. We're showing it as "available" on WeighMyRack because you can still find it at trustworthy online retailers.

La Sportiva TC Pro Climbing Shoe
  • La Sportiva TC Pro Climbing Shoe
  • La Sportiva TC Pro Climbing Shoe

TC Pro 2020

Rating

My vote: None ( 5.6 avg )

Description

Designed to provide powerful, technical edging and crack climbing prowess without compromising either. This game changing, mid-height edging machine will take you out of a technical thin hands to rattley fingers crack and out on to the diciest dime edges you can find. Thin padding in the ankle and above the toes protects you in the cracks and the patented P3® platform delivers sensitive yet powerful edging abilities. The toes flat fit is perfect for comfortable crack climbing and the ventilated tongue and lateral rand perforations promote air-flow. We worked with Vibram® on a new rubber compound that works best for technical edging and developed the XS Edge compound which holds an edge better on sharp micro edges.

Retail price

US$ 190.00

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Weight 494 g

Single : 247 g / 8.71 oz
Pair : 494 g / 17.43 oz

Closure Type Lace Lace - to the toe High-top
Gender Unisex
Volume Low Narrow
Sizing Information European sizes 33-46, including half sizes.

La Sportiva Shoes are built on European half sizes which are smaller increments than US half sizes


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Best Use (Highest Performance) Trad / Crack
Big wall
Sport / Face
Asymmetry Moderate
Tongue Details AirMesh tongue
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  Leather / Vibram® rubber rands
Midsole Material 1.1 mm  P3® with LaspoFlex
Sole Material not provided by the brand  Vibram® XS Edge
Rand: not provided by the brand
Footbed Lining

Unlined (underfoot) / Sentex / PU foam / AirMesh (tongue)

AirMesh

Nylon fabric woven into a breathable mesh pattern that is extremely durable.

LaspoFlex

Super lightweight, ultra-thin synthetic fiber-laminate designed for maximum torsion rigidity.
P3® Technology

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® Technology

Vibram®

The most trusted name in the boot sole business. Makers of the Montagna sole and XS Grip rubber.
Vibram® XS Edge Technology

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.
AVG RATING
6
( 6 avg )
Rating
6
( 6 avg )

Literally the best shoe out there

Pros
comfortable
edging ability
crack ability
smearing ability
Cons
not downturned; suffers on overhangs
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton

Like the title says, this is literally the best shoe out there - it blends insane comfort with top tier performance. While the shoe can suffer on steep overhangs a bit, it cruises cracks, slabs, and faces with ease.

I honestly won't wear any other shoe now just because they're so comfy and climb so well. If Tommy Caldwell can climb 5.14 in them, they're good enough for you.

Outdoor Prolink Gear Review rating 4.8/5

As a person with a pretty narrow foot, I was really appreciative of the support and lace-up compatibility this shoe had to lend. The TC Pro offers both comfort and durability, keeping your feet feeling strong after a long day of climbing. From slab to crack climbing, this shoe is the jack-of-all-trades for someone who is trying to stay versatile and have the most fun!

Next Adventure Gear Review rating 10/10

Annalee from the climbing department gave me the rundown of what to look for in a shoe as far as fit and features. She said I should try them all on, and pick the ones that felt the best for my foot. She laughed when I chose these because they are a technical men's shoe. But, in the end, they were the best fit and most comfortable. The TC Pro fits perfectly, it wasn't even bad breaking them in because they are so comfortable. I love how the lace goes all the way to the toes, so I can get a perfect, fit every time. They are surprisingly breathable, and they don't smell bad after wearing them for months.

Outdoor Gear Lab Gear Review rating 4.4/5

The TC Pro has a serious fan club, but is also not without detractors. This is likely due to the fact that it was talked up so much, people probably thought it would climb for them. When it didn't, folks got grumpy.
The bottom line is: if you're looking for one great shoe to do it all, and perhaps have big wall ambitions, you could do worse. In fact, we give this shoe our Top Pick award for trad and multi-pitch climbing. At the price, you probably couldn't afford another pair of shoes anyway.

Fringe's Folly Gear Review no rating given just a review

Now, I know a logician might find the argument fallacious, but probability is a matter of statistics, not logic, and the conclusion is probably true. From a statistical standpoint, the TC Pro makes sense. Statistically speaking (compared to every other climbing shoe I’ve ever worn) it does the following: 1) edges better than any other shoe out there, 2) performs as well or better in cracks than most shoes, 3) resists a beating and wear and tear better than most shoes, 4) protects against anklebiting offwidths better than any other shoe I’ve ever tried.

Rugged Innovations Gear Review no rating given just a review

If you want ridiculously long-lasting, all-day performance and comfort when climbing multipitch or big wall trad, the La Sportiva TC Pro is the best shoe on the market. Like some other La Sportiva products, the price is very high, but the quality is remarkable. If you're looking for something with a lower price but similar performance, I suggest the La Sportiva Mythos or the FiveTen Men's Anasazi Lace-Up V2.

Colorado Mountain School Gear Review no rating given just a review

They fit perfectly. And they were climbing beautifully! My feet felt secure on both sloping pegmatite smears and granite edges; solid while jammed into hundred-foot-long hand and finger cracks; and my ankles were well-protected in the squeeze chimney sections, thanks to the high-top design of the uppers. These were the perfect shoe for this kind of climbing, and indeed, they were designed for it. By the time we reached the rim, I was a total convert. Like all La Sportiva footwear I’ve worn, I expect these to last a long, long time, and be with me up many more long, long climbs.

Evening Sends Gear Review no rating given just a review

The La Sportiva TC Pro is an incredible edging shoe, even by high-end sport climbing standards. But it also performs well as a crack-climbing shoe, which makes it unique in this category. This lace-up boot is an absolute go-to shoe for Yosemite, Squamish and any type of varied trad-climbing destination such as Eldo or City of Rocks. For areas with straight-in jamming, such as Indian Creek, the TC Pro comes up short on all cracks under 1 inch (i.e., green Camalots and smaller).

Climbing Report Gear Review no rating given just a review

If price has kept you from pulling the trigger on the La Sportiva TC Pro shoes, put that problem aside. Though I’ve only warn these shoes for a few days of climbing, I found the construction to be great, comfort to be superb and the value, once you figure you can probably re-sole these a couple of times, to be fantastic.

Splitter Choss Gear Review no rating given just a review

So far, I’ve been really pleased with this shoe. It does sort of feel like I’m in a relationship, though, having to really put my time in to get something out of it. They retail for $170, a hefty price no doubt, but I would say up to this point they are the best dedicated trad shoe I’ve ever used. We’ll see how they hold up over the coming months.

Blister Gear Review no rating given just a review

The TC Pro is the best shoe I have ever used for hard, multi-pitch free climbing, and it excels on micro edging and granite cracks. It is the only shoe to date that I can climb 5.14 in and not be in agony by the end of a long day.

If you’re looking for your next desert shoe, this likely won’t be the best fit for you. The price tag is pretty steep ($180), so if you want a comfy shoe for moderate multi-pitching, I’d suggest going with a less expensive option. But if you’re looking for a high-performance trad shoe, the TC Pro is currently in a category of its own. In my opinion, the performance, comfort, and durability of the TC Pro are unmatched.

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