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moeman
May 7, 2003, 7:57 PM
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How are the 5.10 Acess shoes, you know, the approach/trail running shoe. I am thinking of buying them for a trail running/ just messing around in/ playing frisbee shoe. Maybe a little hiking. Are they worth the 95 dollars for a pair of trail runners with sticky rubber?
Edit: Revised Question How good are the Access shoes for running/playing sports in? I will probably use them for some easy climbs, belaying, hiking,etc, but I am looking for a shoe that will be used for sports stuff. I'm looking for a running shoe you can approach/climb in, not a striaght up approach/climbing shoe.
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anasazifan
May 7, 2003, 8:16 PM
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I have a pair and must say I really like them. They are lightweight and comfortable. So far they have been as durable as you can expect from an approach shoe, I assume. I've done some climbing in them, some scrambling and lots of walking.
Edit: I think they are alittle large for the size, and they're maybe on the wide side. Try them on first for size if you are ordering them.
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moeman
May 7, 2003, 8:28 PM
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Are they easy to find in a store? Where would they carry them?
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anasazifan
May 7, 2003, 8:31 PM
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I don't know if I've ever seen them in a store or not. I think I would get a 1/2 size larger Exum Ridge(similar model made by Sportiva). They are easier to find, you might want to try those on then order the Access. If you email Five Ten they may be able to tell you of a dealer in your area who carries that particular shoe.
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watersprite
May 7, 2003, 9:39 PM
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I wanted the Exum Ridge, and I found a couple of approach shoes that may work.. ordered some online, and I found an REI that may have what I want.
try:
athleta shoes
backcountry.com
sportiva.com
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moeman
May 8, 2003, 2:27 AM
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How did this thread end up in beginners?
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tim
May 8, 2003, 4:25 AM
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I have no idea...
Anyways, I digested a pair of Accesses (and will probably get another pair). They fit me great, and I ran approaches all winter in them; the rubber is s00per sticky. Only problem I had is that the mesh stuff is not very durable when you cram them into offwidths.
So, the moral to the story is, don't climb thousands of feet of offwidth cracks in your Access trail runners if you want them to last a long time. (I have found that I can climb up to about 5.10 in my Guide Tennies, so those are the new default approach shoe. But they feel like crap when I run in them -- I want the Accesses back for running.)
My Access'es fit true to size. (My guide tennies are tight, as you'd hope a pair of chisel-toed climbing shoes with heel padding would be)
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c_kryll
May 8, 2003, 4:21 PM
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I have a pair that are about 7mo. old now, I love them except that the mesh is starting to fall apart. I didn't use mine for climibng in, though they were my everyday shoes for pretty much the whole winter. I ordered mine on-line and got them the same size as a normal shoe but after wearing them I think they stretched a little and my next pair I'll probably drop 1/2 size.
Chris
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moeman
May 8, 2003, 8:22 PM
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Thanks for moving this to Gear Heads. Thats where I meant to put it.
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moeman
May 8, 2003, 11:27 PM
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bump
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natec
May 9, 2003, 12:55 AM
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I would advise all against LaSportiva Exum Ridge shoes. They are very poorly made. I have ruined my pair after only 2 months of LIGHT use as a trail runner in Red Rocks. The flap that folds over the toe delaminated immediately and the stitching on the sides abraded and unraveled very easily. I am extremely disappointed.
I know that this is a little off topic but I saw the Exum's mentioned earlier in this post and thought that I should comment to save someone from wasting their money.
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jhwnewengland
May 9, 2003, 1:01 AM
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I can see what you mean about the Sportivas. I like the look of them, but upon closer inspection they look like they would fall apart the minute they touched rock. Of course I don't have anything to back this up, but they really do look flimsy.
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moeman
May 9, 2003, 1:56 AM
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Actually,yes, any info about other types of trail runners would be good- if you think there is a better alternative to the Access, fire away.
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moeman
May 9, 2003, 7:45 PM
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anybody out there?
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cloudstastemetallic
May 11, 2003, 2:24 AM
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has anyone tried the nike acg cinder cones? look like a nice approach/light climbing shoe. i've read a couple of good reviews. it seems like it would be a good shoe for trying to find boulders...you can take a crack at a problem without having to bring along your climbing shoes, or fumbling on the rock in hiking boots...but then again, i might blow the on-sight, and end up living a life of shame. (like i ever on-sight anything...more like fall-on sight.) oh well, any feed back would be appreciated.
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