Time for new shoes......

Post by **skeeterth0mps0n** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 7:28 pm

Hey there. It's that time again. Time to look for a new pair of shoes. I was wondering if anyone had any comment on shoes that they have used and liked. I have started trad climbing over the past month and know that it will make a difference in what shoes I will buy. I was looking for something a little better than the "all around rock shoe" that five ten and other places sell. Something with better rubber and that lace up. I will take any comment you have on the matter at hand. Thanks for your time.

Post by **Artsay** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 7:37 pm

I've been loving La Sportiva Miuras for the past three years. Last week I bought a pair of Anasazi velcros off a friend for cheap and they are AMAZING. They toe in great.

Post by **dhoyne** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 7:51 pm

I've had my La Sportiva Megas for two years now, and even with alot of use they're holding up great. Very comfy, great trad shoe. I have stopped using my 5.10 Moccasyms outside and now exclusively use these -- no problems sport climbing with them either!

Post by **SikMonkey** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 8:14 pm

Well, for trad, if you don't want to spend a lot of cash but still want a decent quality shoe, try the Mad Rock Phoenix or one of the Evolv models. I don't use lace-ups for sport so I can't help you there.

Mj

Post by **traddaddy** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 8:22 pm

I had exclusively used La Sportiva's in the past, but now I have a pair of Scarpa Infero's that ROCK!

Post by **lordjim_2001** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 8:24 pm

I like my Mad Rock Phoenix. Comfy and technical enough for me and the laces are great for my narrow feet.

Post by **The Pirate** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 9:51 pm

Go to Walmart and check out the caterpiller work boots...they edge really good,and the rubber is very thick (20 mm ). They have lasted me going on 12 years of hard trad climbing...

Post by **garageclimber** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 10:11 pm

i got a free pair of mammut's extreme shoe... very stiff shoe lots of extra toe and heel rubber which seems like something you tradies would like and the edge is surprisingly excellent. it has vibram rubber and ive been bouldering in them and they've worked excellent... felt a bit narrow at first but ive worn them 5 times now i think and they are feeling really good.
john

Post by **Spragwa** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 11:07 pm

Muao Dib uses the Boreal Ballet Gold for Trad. The sole is super stiff and helps protect tender toes when camming and it's an ankle boot, which I think is pretty cool when your in cracks.

Post by **EL_TREVOR** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 11:23 pm

i have miuras , mocassams or however you spell it , but the best shoe i have ever worn is the red chili dos eqiuos ( cant spell taht one eathier ) but i can toe in on tiny stuff they are kick ass shoes