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Pontas Climbing Shoe - Mens
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Description
This all-around high performance shoe fuses precision, power, and responsiveness in an excellent glove-like fit. The heel is one of our best that fits securely from base of the heel to the achilles without discomfort and deadspace. We equipped it with an extended toe rand that is functional for toe-hooking without feeling excessive and the tri-grooves relieves pressure off the big toe. The 3/4 length semi stiff midsole provides the ideal balance of edging power and responsiveness from toe through the arch.
The PONTAS will inspire confidence on technical climbs with micro-edges, steep climbing and precise footwork requiring moves as a outstanding overall performance shoe.
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Great rubber, sensitive
Review by: jermanimal, 2009-04-02
I didn't expect these to be as sensitive out of the box as they were, rubber is great. The shoe is very sensitive in the toe and fore foot, much more so then I was expecting, I thought it was supposed to be a little stiffer shoe, not so. This shoe does everything well.
The toe "vents" in rubber are not in the right place for me, and cause pressure, but trade off for more power is fine. I take off every route to keep sweat down, otherwise a very hot and sweaty shoe. They perform fantastically and haven't stretched an iota. My only complaint is the velcro is completely sub-par. The strap is cloth over thinner webbing, it would be better if it was thicker, wider webbing, but it might just be where it hits my foot. The heal is solid, but I give it an average, I like hooking with the fins on MRs, but these fits me well.
As with any shoe, fit is super important. They are 1/2 size down from some of my other shoes, again this is basically completely worthless and random.
The toe "vents" in rubber are not in the right place for me, and cause pressure, but trade off for more power is fine. I take off every route to keep sweat down, otherwise a very hot and sweaty shoe. They perform fantastically and haven't stretched an iota. My only complaint is the velcro is completely sub-par. The strap is cloth over thinner webbing, it would be better if it was thicker, wider webbing, but it might just be where it hits my foot. The heal is solid, but I give it an average, I like hooking with the fins on MRs, but these fits me well.
As with any shoe, fit is super important. They are 1/2 size down from some of my other shoes, again this is basically completely worthless and random.
Good pluses but the rubber
Review by: oahmed389, 2009-03-31
First, I would like to say that the fit on the shoes is excellent. It has a nicely sized toe box that fit well for average feet. I really enjoy the heel as it cups nicely and leaves no extra room to spare. The aggressiveness of the shoe is perfect for sport climbing as well as good amounts of boldering.
My biggest problem comes with the Trax rubber. Out of the box the rubber was sticky and was great, this soon wore off. The rubber is durable but is not as sticky as it used to be and I find myself sometimes slipping on the simplest of smears and edges. I do clean the soles regularly to improve traction.
Overall: good shoe with great fit but the rubber is lacking in stickiness
My biggest problem comes with the Trax rubber. Out of the box the rubber was sticky and was great, this soon wore off. The rubber is durable but is not as sticky as it used to be and I find myself sometimes slipping on the simplest of smears and edges. I do clean the soles regularly to improve traction.
Overall: good shoe with great fit but the rubber is lacking in stickiness
The Pontas Shoe
Review by: MichaelCohen, 2009-03-17
The Pontas shoe is amazing! It has great edging and a tight heel for those tough heel hooks. On top of this, the slight downtourn makes the shoes a little aggresive but still very comftorble. Lastly, the velcro straps make them easy to put on and take off.
pontas
Review by: rockpulller, 2008-06-06
i climbed in a pair of solutions prior to my purchase of the pontas.. i love my pontas!!! they are my favorite shoe. but dang i wanna know about the optimus primes!!!! anyone??
Pontas
Review by: originalflavor, 2008-05-08
I really dig this shoe, however i had 3 of the 4 velcro straps rip off on me. This is unsuitable. I have never had that happen before EVER! I had to sew them together again. No outdoor company should single stitch anything. and the suede? is obviously too soft cuz it tears. a rubber coating or something could solve the problem. other than that i like the shoes!
