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paintinhaler
Dec 17, 2001, 1:44 AM
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I have been looking for a high pro. shoe like the Anasazi. But I can't get the heel to fit me. So if you can give me some shoe that would be good. I wish the RC.com reviews where up.
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darkside
Dec 17, 2001, 2:12 AM
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Have you looked at the Boreal Zen. Very similar and and I'm told that they perform good. I don't speak from experience here but just making a suggestion as you asked.
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dreweppens
Dec 17, 2001, 2:14 AM
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I also would like a pair of those shoes, but they don't come in size 15. The only shoes I could find in a 15 were the Five Ten Newtons and I think the Spires or something like that.
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compclimber
Dec 17, 2001, 2:28 AM
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If the heel-cup on the anisazi's didn't fit you then the zen probably won't fit either.
Look into a shoe called the La Sportiva Mistral, it should fit your heel.
And if they don't then buy anisazi's, the velcro will keep the heel from popping off, and anyways, you only spend like .02% of your time climbing on your heels.
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downshift
Dec 17, 2001, 2:36 AM
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I had a fit problem with the Anasazi as well and I moved into the Boreal Zen. I haven't had any heel problems. In fact I think it's a great shoe.
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traddad
Dec 17, 2001, 2:37 PM
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For a long time I avoided 5.10 because of the baggy heels. During a fiscal crisis I broke down and bought a set of Anasazi 2nds at the PBC and have never gone back. They are, bar none, the best shoes I have ever owned (and I am the Imelda Marcos of climbing shoes). Just remember, they have an asymetric last and fit "hooked" feet better.
Traddad
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ratstar
Dec 19, 2001, 11:48 PM
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I love how my heel fits in the anasazis. Maybe I have an odd shaped heel or something. The boreals are nice too.
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jds100
Dec 21, 2001, 9:56 PM
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I found the heel of the Zen to be baggy, and the Anasazi to be great, but obviously everyone is different. A company from Spain, Tenaya, has a shoe that is excellent for those who do fit the Anasazi: the Scratch. Check www.barrabes.com; the shoe is $49.95 US, with about $12 shipping, and I got 'em in 3 days!
Another shoe to check would be the Mistral from La Sportiva. I've read that they have an unusually high amount of stretch, though, so be warned.
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jds100
Dec 22, 2001, 1:24 AM
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I've only seen the X-ray on European websites, and it describes it as a beginners' shoe. Is that an incorrect description?
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kahuna3602
Dec 22, 2001, 2:22 AM
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I loved the look of the Anasazi and it was highly recomended. It didn't fit my heel also and I chose the LaSpotiva Mistral. I'm very happy with them.
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bishop
Mar 21, 2002, 6:46 PM
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Boreal Zen
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spank_spank
Mar 21, 2002, 7:02 PM
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Boreal Pyros. There shape like the Anasazi Velcros , stiff like the Muira and the heel fits pretty well, at least for my foot.
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victorblanco
Mar 21, 2002, 7:40 PM
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Other shoes besides the Five Ten Anasazi that are great for high performance (hard sport, bouldering, trad) would be the Red Chili line: the Dos Equis, the Toro, the Habanero or the Vodoo as well as the Mistral by La Sportiva. Check 'em out.
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princesslisa
Mar 21, 2002, 7:56 PM
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I also have the same problem, my heel won't fit into the anasazis. I have a very narrow foot with a high arch and it seems there isn't a slipper out there that fits my foot- at least I haven't found it yet. Has anyone tried the 5.10 V10's?
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jcclimber
Mar 21, 2002, 8:04 PM
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Go with the Boreal Zen! If you wear size 8.5 US I can hook you up with a good deal too!!!
Jake out
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smithclimber
Mar 21, 2002, 8:27 PM
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The Boreal Zen is quite similar to the Velcro Anasazis, but it IS different in the heel. My Anasazis do tend to "pooch" out on the sides of my heels (but it doesn't bother me or seem to affect performance) and the Zens have a...how should I put it...kind of narrower, not narrow per se but they have less material on the SIDES of the heel cup.
Another shoe to look at in addition to the ones listed by the folks above is the LaSportiva Katana. Good luck.
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