OK, So my climbing shoes have finally given up the ghost – both toes have now gone through, and whenever I wear them out, I get sympathetic looks and small change thrown at me.
Can anyone recommend a pair of decent rock boots, mainly to be used for bouldering?
Just bought a pair of Sportiva Katanas – bit more technical than my old ones but I really rate them. Depends on how wide feet you’ve got and how technical you want to go tho. Apparently Katanas and the Boreal Crux’s are the best if you haven’t got really thin feet !
Had a look around, and the Katanas seem to have the best reviews of any. My brother got a pair of Boreal Crux, and hated them, though it does appear that he managed to get a pair of different sized shoes!
I have a pair of Sprotiva Miuras and they are awesome, indoors and out. great lace shoe. I wear a size 11 street but with these I wear down to a size 9, but I like my shoes real tight. I’ve tried Madrock and the rubber is good and sticky but lasts only like 2-3 months. La Sportiva has the best rubber around.
This is pretty belated to your post, but in case anyone else checks this out… I have a pair of La Sportiva Barracudas… Best shoes i’ve owned… They have a great edge and hold that edge very well through their duration. Additionally, the heel pocket on these shoes are incredible, it makes heel-hooking a breeze. Because of the rubber/mesh top over the top of the toes, if you need to make a toe hook under a cave or something similar, it makes this move feel much more controlled. My highest regards to these shoes!
this is another late post.
But ive asked around for my shoes and they tell me the exact same answer; It doesnt matter what the rubber is like, the material is flexible enough, its how they feel on your feet.
Best to look around again for a good pair, maybe the old ones are a good fit. Go wit the same make?
Not going to recommend a pair, every foot is different. I will recommend a trip to LakesClimber in Ambleside though, the staff there couldn’t do enough for me, really took the time to help fit my shoe … must have tried on about 15 pairs!
I have two pairs the evolv s are my general comfy shoe for some quick and easy work of things and my favorite pair so far have been the 5.10 5x. The 5.10s have been an awesome shoe and you can never go bad with the stealth c4 rubber.
New Shoes!
OK, So my climbing shoes have finally given up the ghost – both toes have now gone through, and whenever I wear them out, I get sympathetic looks and small change thrown at me.
Can anyone recommend a pair of decent rock boots, mainly to be used for bouldering?
Matt, October 04, 2006 21:16 7 Replies Feed
RE: New Shoes!
Just bought a pair of Sportiva Katanas – bit more technical than my old ones but I really rate them. Depends on how wide feet you’ve got and how technical you want to go tho. Apparently Katanas and the Boreal Crux’s are the best if you haven’t got really thin feet !
MattJ, October 07, 2006 17:06
RE: New Shoes!
Excellent – thanks, MattJ.
Had a look around, and the Katanas seem to have the best reviews of any. My brother got a pair of Boreal Crux, and hated them, though it does appear that he managed to get a pair of different sized shoes!
Matt, October 09, 2006 14:38
RE: New Shoes!
I have a pair of Sprotiva Miuras and they are awesome, indoors and out. great lace shoe. I wear a size 11 street but with these I wear down to a size 9, but I like my shoes real tight. I’ve tried Madrock and the rubber is good and sticky but lasts only like 2-3 months. La Sportiva has the best rubber around.
bhammond, June 26, 2008 23:18
RE: New Shoes!
This is pretty belated to your post, but in case anyone else checks this out… I have a pair of La Sportiva Barracudas… Best shoes i’ve owned… They have a great edge and hold that edge very well through their duration. Additionally, the heel pocket on these shoes are incredible, it makes heel-hooking a breeze. Because of the rubber/mesh top over the top of the toes, if you need to make a toe hook under a cave or something similar, it makes this move feel much more controlled. My highest regards to these shoes!
lovead, July 13, 2008 21:40
RE: New Shoes!
this is another late post. But ive asked around for my shoes and they tell me the exact same answer; It doesnt matter what the rubber is like, the material is flexible enough, its how they feel on your feet. Best to look around again for a good pair, maybe the old ones are a good fit. Go wit the same make?
Ledo, September 30, 2008 16:39
RE: New Shoes!
Not going to recommend a pair, every foot is different. I will recommend a trip to LakesClimber in Ambleside though, the staff there couldn’t do enough for me, really took the time to help fit my shoe … must have tried on about 15 pairs!
Danny, October 13, 2008 13:20
RE: New Shoes!
I have two pairs the evolv s are my general comfy shoe for some quick and easy work of things and my favorite pair so far have been the 5.10 5x. The 5.10s have been an awesome shoe and you can never go bad with the stealth c4 rubber.
jax989, November 28, 2008 03:46