beyond Mythos

Post by **longlegsrule** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 6:56 am

weber wrote:I assume that the Mythos discussed here by women climbers is the women's version of the Mythos (light green color). They are made a bit different than the regular Mythos to (generally) fit women's feet better -- narrower in the back part of the foot and lower in back to accomodate lower ankle bones.

Nope, I was talking about the purple ones.

Post by **busty** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:16 pm

I have the green ones. The green are supposed to have been altered a little from the purple to for women's feet. The fit is fine - I tried on both and liked them both when I bought mine. But, as I said before, I don't think they are so hot when it comes to using my feet on small footholds.

Post by **busty** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:09 am

Does anyone wear Mad Rock Locos? What do you think?

Post by **dipsi** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:17 am

I love my purple Mythos, but I'm not a good example. I have a lot of fun though.

Post by **longlegsrule** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:37 am

busty wrote:Does anyone wear Mad Rock Locos? What do you think?

not good for female feet

Post by **Horatio Felacio** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:20 pm

i've never found mythos to be a problem for footwork.

Post by **lordjim_2001** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:27 pm

busty wrote:Does anyone wear Mad Rock Locos? What do you think?

I like mine though I only wear them for steep stuff. Size at your street size or higher or you'll be in more pain than normal for new shoes. I have a 9.5L/10.0R mens if they fit your feet I'll sell you.

Post by **busty** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 8:28 pm

I suspect those would not fit my feet. I wear a women's 7.5 or 8. Thanks tho.

Post by **gymrat** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:56 pm

I have a pair of Mythos that I wear on multi-pitch routes, but I too don't trust them on small foothold/technical feet/steep routes. I sized them down by 1.5 sizes, but they still don't feel as good as my other shoes. Not sensitive enough, I guess.

If you like how the Mythos fit your feet, try either the Katanas or the Venoms. I find that the LaSportiva last fits me like a glove, so I have both models. Beware the Venoms and how much they stretch! I sized my Venoms to the point of pain in the store, but they're now "comfy" after I stretched them out.

Post by **Danny** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 5:48 am

Mythos seem to be the best shoes for me. I have very narrow low volume feet so most shoes curl my toes too much before my foot fills out the toe end. I used to be bumbed about it but I've found that the Mythos perform as well as I could want, the rest is up to me. They are super comfortable. When I put them on there is a half inch gap in the heal. I can wear them all day. On slabs I just slap a hunk of rubber on the edge and it just sort of stays there somehow. They never seem to slip when smearing either. If you are having shoe problems I'd recommend getting a comfy pair of Mythos and enjoying a cold IPA.