In my opinion, the Exum is THE approach shoe. Period. Comfy shoes with a great lacing system. I run, scramble and train in this shoe, plus use them for my long 4-7 day expedition approach hikes (like Annapurna, K2, etc). They climb moderate rock routes with surprising agility, provided the feet inside them know what they're doing. These shoes have a short break-in period for my feet, and I also order them one half size (euro size) larger. I'm super hard on approach shoes, and find the Exum Ridge to be above average in durability. Remember, fit is everything, so even though you may like the Exum Ridge shoe, make sure they fit well. I have a flatter, low volume foot with a narrow heel.

Weight: 14.25 oz/404 gm