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sidepull
Apr 18, 2010, 4:14 AM
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I'm curious - do you own two pair of the same shoes in different sizes?
I know some people have a pair of comfort shoes and another pair of the same model a half or full size smaller as performance shoes. Others have indoor and outdoor shoes, or crack and face shoes.
In other words, instead of having say a pair of radically cambered shoes for difficult routes and a pair of neutral shoes for easier terrain, do you have two pair of the same shoes, but different sizes for different purposes? If so, describe. Thanks!
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curt
Apr 18, 2010, 5:19 AM
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No. But I do have four pair of the same shoes in the same size.
Curt
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OffsetNutter
Apr 18, 2010, 8:13 AM
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Iīve got several pairs of la sportiva miuras. They fit my foot incredibly well and they are a super all round shoe that works on everything from overhanging sport to long trips in the mountains.
A smaller pair for sending projects and a slightly larger one for long days in the mountains.
They are my go-to shoe that get used for pretty much everything except indoor climbing in winter ( I got a cheap pair of mad rock flash ) and bouldering ( la sportiva solution ).
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Adk
Apr 18, 2010, 1:23 PM
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No but I am thinking about going a half size lower in my 5.10 Gambits. Heck, maybe even a full size.
These shoes when they are dry and when I first put them on are tight but once I wear them for a few hours seem to stretch a tad.
...oh wait..maybe it's my foot shrinking
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OffsetNutter
Apr 18, 2010, 3:07 PM
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maybe Iīm misunderstanding you slightly here, but my belief is that if you donīt want to take your "cragging shoe" after climbing a route, itīs too large.
a shoe for long multi pitch routes shouldnīt be comfy enough that you can keep them on for a while :)
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moose_droppings
Apr 18, 2010, 3:59 PM
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Yes, I've got two pairs of 5.10 Verticals. They fit the shape of my feet well and have been resoled more than a few times. One pair for warmer days and the other is a size larger for wearing socks under in colder weather.
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shockabuku
Apr 18, 2010, 4:09 PM
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Two pair of Miura VS. First pair stretched more than I expected. Got the second pair for free and a half size smaller and they seem perfect. First pair I wear for more casual climbing. They don't outside edge as well.
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jeepnphreak
Apr 18, 2010, 4:44 PM
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Yeah, I have a pair of size 40 of Lasports muiras for sport climbs .
My buddy bought a pair of 41s that were too small for him so I now have them and use them for multi pitch trad.
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Adk
Apr 18, 2010, 10:01 PM
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OffsetNutter wrote: maybe Iīm misunderstanding you slightly here, but my belief is that if you donīt want to take your "cragging shoe" (Missing the word OFF??)after climbing a route, itīs too large.
It depends on the shoe
OffsetNutter wrote: a shoe for long multi pitch routes shouldnīt be comfy enough that you can keep them on for a while
Or here do you mean "should be comfy enough"?
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uni_jim
Apr 18, 2010, 10:45 PM
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OffsetNutter wrote: a shoe for long multi pitch routes shouldnīt be comfy enough that you can keep them on for a while
Or here do you mean "should be comfy enough"?
...or take your shoes off at the belay.
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bill413
Apr 18, 2010, 10:55 PM
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Unfortunately....I have a pair of Mad Rocks (yeah, yeah) I used for all day climbs. Bought a second pair - "same size" - they're not.
(My "performance, can't wear them too long" shoes are La Sportiva's).
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Adk
Apr 18, 2010, 11:24 PM
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uni_jim wrote: OffsetNutter wrote: a shoe for long multi pitch routes shouldnīt be comfy enough that you can keep them on for a while Or here do you mean "should be comfy enough"?
...or take your shoes off at the belay.
Taking my shoes off is never an option.
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jbro_135
Apr 18, 2010, 11:46 PM
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why not? sounds like someone needs a pair of shoo catcherz
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Adk
Apr 19, 2010, 12:16 AM
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They stay on my feet like a helmet stays on my head, like a harness stay on my waist, like a prussik cord stays on my haul loop unless I'm actively using it.
(This post was edited by Adk on Apr 19, 2010, 1:28 AM)
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Apr 19, 2010, 2:32 PM
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Yes. My first pair of 5.10 Sirens I ordered in size 6.5 (street shoes size 7), I wore them out happily, and resoled them. They stretched, and are now very comfortable for crack climbing and for all-day wear. All subsequent pairs of Sirens that i have owned were/are size 6. I don't resole them anymore. So I have a pair in size 6, and an old pair in size ~7 (after stretching), and I use them for different climbing.
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iron106
Apr 19, 2010, 3:42 PM
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I have 4 different pairs of shoes in 3 different sizes. One of them I just bought too small. One was just a little too small, but it worked fine. if they made shoes in 1/4 sizes I would know my size.
I have ordered split sizing, two different sizes in the same shoe. That was cool. It gave the perfect fit, because most people have different sized feet anyway.
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qtm
Apr 19, 2010, 7:34 PM
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sidepull wrote: I'm curious - do you own two pair of the same shoes in different sizes? I know some people have a pair of comfort shoes and another pair of the same model a half or full size smaller as performance shoes. Others have indoor and outdoor shoes, or crack and face shoes. In other words, instead of having say a pair of radically cambered shoes for difficult routes and a pair of neutral shoes for easier terrain, do you have two pair of the same shoes, but different sizes for different purposes? If so, describe. Thanks!
Yeah, I bought one pair 1/2 size larger when I was injured and not climbing hard anyway, no point in suffering more than necessary.
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