Shoes

Post by **captain static** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 10:57 pm

Yeah, I have heard that about the Boreal resoling and also sightings of sponsored climbers climbing in the other brand shoes. When I am talking about pictures, I am talking about the Gallery and story shots too that are not necessarily sponsored climbers. It also all depends on fit and the quirks of your own feet. I couldn't wear Boreal even if they were the greatest because they don't fit my feet. I have been wearing Sportiva for a long time because they fit. With some of these new brands like Mad Rock and Evolv, do they compare in fit with anything like Sportiva or 5.10?

Post by **Andrew** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 11:47 pm

I have heard if you call Barrabes and give them a little convincing they will ship you shoes in the U.S. I know of a couple people who did this with little trouble. It doesn't hurt to try.

Post by **MiaRock** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 11:54 pm

I got the new Evolv Kaos shoes and i LOVE them. they fit similar to my beloved mocasyms however they don't really stretch so make sure you get a good fit. they have a nice edge on them and the rubber doesn't seem to wear as quickly as stealth, but i haven't done much smearing in them yet so not too sure on the stickiness factor.

Post by **SikMonkey** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 11:58 pm

The guys at Evolv told me that the Rage slipper fits similar to the Anasazi. Sure enough when I tried the Rage on, I wore the exact same size as the AV's (8.5). Mad Rock is a different story though. I wear a size 10 street shoe (I prefer my climbing shoes DAMN TIGHT), and everything I had heard on the MR said they are sized tight from the get-go. Taking their advice I went with a 9.5 but in retrospect should have gotten a 9, the same size I wear in my V10's. I got the MR Sharks but I think the different models have different sizings. Miguel has the Evolv line, so if you can make it down there to try them on, I would suggest doing that before purchasing.

Mj