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brian763
Jun 13, 2002, 2:35 PM
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I have a pair of Boreal Zephyrs they're not too bad. A little stiff at first, but they've seem to have molded nicely. I got them because they were the only shoes I could afford. I think they may have been last years model or something. Since I'm only beginning to climb more often they seem to suit my needs pretty well.
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overlord
Jun 13, 2002, 2:47 PM
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i own a pair of boreal diablos that were my first shoe and i use them now for training and easy climbing.
i also have a pair of anasazi lace-ups and spare them for heavyer clibms.
going to buy a pair of dragons for overhanging stuff
CLIMB ON
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woodse
Jun 13, 2002, 3:04 PM
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La Sportiva Mythos cause they are the most comfortable shoe ever and Boreal Stingers cause they're really cheap on barrabes!
woodsE
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pushfurther
Jun 13, 2002, 3:55 PM
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i just got back from the store with 5.10 zlippers.
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clymber
Jun 13, 2002, 4:39 PM
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lets see i have 4 pair
Boreal Matrix for the overhang tech stuff
Scarpa Dominators for the long multi pitch stuff
Scarpa slippers for bouldering
Mocasymns for the gym
guess i spend a bit to much money on toys but dammit i want to win
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rocknpowda
Jun 13, 2002, 5:05 PM
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When looking for a pair of shoes, you should consider what type of climbing you will be doing most. you can put on any shoe and climb but certain shoes do certain things better. If you haven't been climbing long or won't be doing anything too aggresive, get a pair of shoes that doesn't break the budget and that fits the shape of your foot well. Later, when you're more experienced, you'll know what kind of climbing you like, and can buy a more specialized shoe. And get something that isn't toooooo tight, you won't enjoy climbing much if your feet are in pain the whole time.
I climbed on boreal aces for years and this year switched to 5.10 newtons, a precise trad/all around shoe that fit my foot perfect right when I put them on out of the box. I like 5.10's sizing, their new fake-a-hyde leather material doesn't stretch and they're sized so that your street shoe size will fit the way the shoe is meant to fit-no guesswork when sizing them. A knowledgable salesperson at your local shop is a great resource-after all they're your feet what we tell you to wear may be the worst thing for your foot or style of climbing. Good luck
Pete
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