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static_climber
Oct 15, 2003, 4:59 PM
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has anyone tryed the new la sportivas TESTAROSSA i heard they are really good shoes and im either goin 2 get them or katanas so im just wondering which you guys like more
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rlragona
Nov 3, 2003, 12:01 AM
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I love my Testarossas. They're the sort of shoe that can get on those tiny little dime edges and you can just *feel* that you aren't going anywhere. They're great, and the lacing system is quick and easy. The convenience of slippers is hard to beat, but you also can't beat the control and feel of laces. I totally recommend the Testarossa.
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captianstatic
Nov 3, 2003, 12:17 AM
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I recently purchased a pair of katanas and the left shoe has totally blown out on me. I'm quite upset as they were expensive and after 2 months of frequent use are in need of a resole. Screw sportiva, buy 5-10.
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madcowrockclimber
Nov 3, 2003, 12:24 AM
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ive heard hte testarossas are just "ok" i like my mojaves from 5.10 and my cobras from sportiva
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swollenmember
Nov 3, 2003, 3:27 AM
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captianstatic write sportiva chances are that they will give you a new pair of shoes or at least resole and if needed a rand repair for free. bad shoes happen just like every thing else in this world.
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realization
Nov 3, 2003, 5:17 PM
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I agree, my cobra's needed re-soling after about 5 months. I've had my 5.10 Anasazi's for almost a year and they're holding up beautifully! I'd reccoment getting 5.10 they're strong durable shoes. Good Luck!
-mike
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captianstatic
Nov 3, 2003, 5:38 PM
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actually I sent Sportiva an email telling them how upset I was with their shoes and they've done nothing. Didn't even bother to reply. I re-iterate, screw Sportiva
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wanlessrm
Nov 3, 2003, 5:38 PM
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The Kaos by evolv is a great shoe. They have a Delamination Free Guarantee, and a $15 Resole Credit with purchase.
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mattm
Nov 3, 2003, 7:01 PM
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In reply to: I recently purchased a pair of katanas and the left shoe has totally blown out on me. I'm quite upset as they were expensive and after 2 months of frequent use are in need of a resole. Screw sportiva, buy 5-10.
Frequent use? like 3-4 times a week? Resoling after that much use is standard - especially if they're your only pair and/or you're technique or climbing style (slabs = more toe dragging etc) is a contributing factor.
Active climbers with only one pair of shoes should resole between 2 and 4 times a year - if you're doing more shoe abusive climbing expect more
nature of the game boys and girls - more climbing = faster wear
just like tennis - the more you play (and the more aggressive you are) the more you need to re-string
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rlragona
Nov 3, 2003, 9:52 PM
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La Sportivas have very hard soles. The rubber isn't as sticky as some, but it edges incredibly well and is actually relatively durable. If you're climbin' a lot you're gonna have to resole equally frequently...and the Testarossas are no exception. They rock. (No pun intended.)
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dynamicpanda
Nov 3, 2003, 10:00 PM
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I recently tried a pair of testarossas out in the gym of a climbing shop. I dont think a better shoe exists for doing steep, 1-pitch sport or trad routes. They didnt perform well on the gym's vertical section, and just from the look of them, I could tell that they would suck horribly on a slab or friction route. It all depends on what you want to climb.
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freelance
Nov 3, 2003, 10:29 PM
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In reply to: has anyone tryed the new la sportivas TESTAROSSA i heard they are really good shoes and im either goin 2 get them or katanas so im just wondering which you guys like more
:?: :?: :?: I think this is the link to YOUR gear review about TESTAROSSAS
http://www.rockclimbing.com/shopping/product.php?p=334 :shock: :shock: :shock:
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