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joko
Aug 21, 2003, 5:07 AM
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Hey everybody. Im pretty new to climbing( about 2months of solid climbing) and i need a new pair of shoes. Ive been using an old hand me down pair from one of my friends and its def time for new ones. I hope to get semi good and i feel like im getting there. Right now im thinking of 5.10 Anasazi velcro, or the Sportiva Katana/Cobra. I dont know much about shoes so any thoughts are welcomed. Thanks
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karmaklimber
Aug 21, 2003, 5:14 AM
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The best shoe is the one that fits you the best.
There are tons of shoe threads on the site. Just do a search and you'll find your answer.
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cass
Aug 21, 2003, 11:15 AM
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sheesh do it bare feet
heh
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overlord
Aug 21, 2003, 12:22 PM
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just dont buy slippers and youll do just fine. go for velcro or laces.
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imaclima
Aug 21, 2003, 12:40 PM
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Check out mad rocks, I think you'll find it worth your while
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utopiannative
Aug 25, 2003, 6:12 AM
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Im semi new to Climbing (about 18 months), i just bought a pair of anasazi velcros, i frickin love them. But that is me. Go to a climbing store near you, if you can find one. and see what you like the feel of.
also check out www.sportextreme.com 's clibimng section, they have tons of info and good prices
the main thing is find the ones for you, there isnt really a best shoe
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warloc
Aug 25, 2003, 10:00 AM
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Well. I have a pair of La Sportiva Cobra, and I can tell you that they are a very technical shoe (for being a slipper (I do not know if you call like this these kind of shoes without laces)) as well as very comfortable.
But it depends on how much they cost in the USA.
Anasazi Velcro is a better shoe, but they cost 90€ and Cobra 60€ in Spain. So I first decided for Cobra, and then, when I could climb better de Velcro's. Anyway I've heard climbing shoes in USA are extremely expensive, is that true, could you give me an example?
Have fun!
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satchfats
Aug 25, 2003, 11:42 AM
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I feel that it's not a bad idea to start out with slippers, especially if you still describe yourself as being "new" to climbing. I still use mine to "train", and use a velcro shoe to climb my hardest. Using slippers requires a lot of foot strength, and will develop this important area of your climbing more quickly than would a stiffer shoe. Once you start thinking past moderates, it'll be a good idea to move on to velcro or lace ups. You really owe it to yourself to check out www.evolv.com when you buy a shoe (not a slipper)... thay're great people, will sell you two differently-sized shoes if you ask, and will do free customizations for you on request. Pretty much, they rule. As for slippers, I love my cobras.In reply to: Grant that i be given appropriate hardships and sufferings on this journey so that my heart may be fully awakened and my practice of compassion adn universal liberation may be truly fulfilled. |
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redpoint73
Aug 25, 2003, 11:48 AM
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The best shoes are the ones with the prettiest colors.
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lollipopchic
Aug 25, 2003, 2:44 PM
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I've got anasazi velcros and they've been pretty good... but pretty expensive too!! The only criticism about the anasazis i would have is that the heel cup is way too big! (but then I have pretty narrow feet). Anyway as everyone else says (and its good advice) get the shoe that fits best...
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rrrADAM
Aug 25, 2003, 2:48 PM
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Get a cup, or a decanter, of coffee, and scan through the Gear Heads Forum, for the over 100 threads about shoes.
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the_pirate
Aug 25, 2003, 2:52 PM
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In reply to: go for velcro or laces.
STOP...... while I tie my laces......
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joko
Aug 25, 2003, 3:30 PM
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well thanks everybody for your help. I went ahead and ordered the anasazi velcro's, but im still waiting for them to come. Hopefully they'll work out great. All i can say is that they better get here before friday when i go to the red!
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tenn_dawg
Aug 25, 2003, 3:34 PM
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One hundred and one shoe threads.
Sorry Gearheads...
Travis
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shank
Aug 25, 2003, 4:54 PM
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In reply to: You really owe it to yourself to check out www.evolv.com when you buy a shoe (not a slipper)... thay're great people, will sell you two differently-sized shoes
I doubt it but they might sell you some web based project management software.
The correct link is http://www.evolvesports.com
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wildtrail
Aug 25, 2003, 5:19 PM
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Enough with the fukking shoe threads already, you bunch of boneheads.
There's a little thing to the left called "Forums Seach". Fukking use it!
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All shoes are about the same. Pick one that fits and you like climbing in.
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the_pirate
Aug 25, 2003, 5:26 PM
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In reply to: Enough with the fukking shoe threads already, you bunch of boneheads. There's a little thing to the left called "Forums Seach". Fukking use it! <------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stop replying to every fukking shoe thread.
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nunyoboy
Aug 26, 2003, 7:00 PM
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First, ignore basically everything everyone else told you about shoes.
Second, go down to your local climbing shop (preferably not REI) and try on every shoe on the wall, if there is more than one shop in town repeat this step until you have tried on every shoe and gotten second opinions.
Third, once you have narrowed the selection down to a couple of models, try those on again.
Fourth, basing your judgement on the overall fit of the shoe, make your descision. Fit should be tight but if you dislike a tight fitting shoe make sure you go with a stiffer shoe to take up some of the support you will miss out on with a looser fit.
I've worked at a shop for a few years and this is the best advice I can give you. My favorite shoe is the Red Chili Spirit.
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jumpingrock
Aug 26, 2003, 7:29 PM
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BARE FOOT!!! GO BARE FOOT!!!!
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karmaklimber
Aug 26, 2003, 7:39 PM
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In reply to: First, ignore basically everything everyone else told you about shoes. Second, go down to your local climbing shop (preferably not REI) and try on every shoe on the wall, if there is more than one shop in town repeat this step until you have tried on every shoe and gotten second opinions. Third, once you have narrowed the selection down to a couple of models, try those on again. Fourth, basing your judgement on the overall fit of the shoe, make your descision. Fit should be tight but if you dislike a tight fitting shoe make sure you go with a stiffer shoe to take up some of the support you will miss out on with a looser fit.
Basically what I said earlier.
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rockram
Aug 26, 2003, 9:49 PM
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oops...hold on...
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rockram
Aug 26, 2003, 9:50 PM
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In reply to: BARE FOOT!!! GO BARE FOOT!!!!
YAYAYA!!! :D DO IT...it feels healthy... 8)
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rokjunky
Aug 26, 2003, 10:19 PM
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if you decide to go with 5.10's, they have an outlet store in southern cal. can't remember where, but if found it, you can find it.
btw, i love my sazi's.
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alonfw
Aug 26, 2003, 11:22 PM
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The 5.10 outlet is in Redlands, CA. Last I checked it was only open Thursday afternoons, but that may have changed.
Alon :)
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