This shoe is awesome, simply awesome! But take care, you MUST take this shoe VERY thight to get all out of it! The new Onys rubber is still the most sticky of all, still better than Vibram's new XS-Grip and far better than Boreal's FS-4. This is true as long as temperatures are "normal". In very hot weather or on very hot, sunbakened rock you might encounter the Onyx to start "gliding" earlier than harder rubbers like Vibram XS-Grip. Since the sole construction is thick, thicker than LaSportiva's Katana or Miura, it gives you a very stable hold on micro edges. The incredible sole alone would be a key argument to select this shoe.

But the upper, the last, is also a very good think. Well, it depends on the shape of your foot, but for me with a small, long and flat foot it fits snugly while still beeing acceptable on the toes. Well, for one hot spot over the knuckle on my big toe, I use a cushioned band aid for a pain free climbing day.

The new heel form is a lot better than before. The dead space behind the heel is gone and the overall fit has been improved. In sizes, this means to go 1/2 - 1 size (UK) down from the old rosyred model.

While I wear this shoe mostly in 9-1/2 UK, I have a second pair half a size bigger in 10 UK which I use with thin running socks on cold days. But be aware: Just this 1/2 UK-size makes a significant difference in the small edge ability.

I am so satisfied with this piece that I ordered a second 1/2 size (UK) bigger for winter use with thin (liner) socks. While the awesome edging power goes back only a little bit, the temperature range is extended a lot. The Stealth rubber still works fine with temperatures just above 0° Celsius.

This shoe is the best climbing shoe i've ever had. period. i use it outdoors for steep face climbing and bouldering. the heel fits 1000x better than the pinkies, and the power is so focused on your big toes..i felt like i could edge on anything in these shoes. the only complaint is that i occasionally wish that they had more rubber on them for better hooking (toe and heel)..you can't have everything though...these shoes are great for really steep routes that require dime-edging. make sure to size small and tight! i wear 11 1/2 street shoe and wear a 9 1/2 in the verdes. they're super tight for performance and they don't even hurt. so comfortable. i would highly recommend these shoes.

This shoe is awesome. I can't complain about anything but the price. 130sh. However, it rare to find great things at a low price.

I bought this shoe about a month and a half ago and have used it for mostly sport and bouldering. The heel on this shoe is amazing and it has very little dead space. My biggest complaint is the rubber comes up high in the back and digs into your ankle a little. All in all, the rubber is amazing and the shoe is a great performer.