I tried three or four harnesses at my gym in this price range (50-80 bucks or so) and this was the most comfortable. Right features, well thought out buckle layout, solid feeling, and more comfortable than the rest I tried. Sizing was bizzare but that is not performance related so I wont knock off points. I have a 32 waist and fit a medium in most anything pants/waist/belt related and Mammut's medium was still leaving some space. The small fits me well.

I sized these down quite a bit. 8.5 from my normal 11.5 (I have about average foot width). I based the size decision on shoe fits from other Sportivas with the same last, then went a 1/2 size smaller because they are slippers. They did stretch some during break in but not nearly as much as I had thought and are basically uncomfortable to the point I have to take them off every half an hour and can't toe hook anything. So for sizing, I'd recommend 2 sizes down as opposed to the three I went with.
Now for the other stuff... These shoes are awesome. I cry because I don't wear them much any more. The sole is soft and flexible, forcing decent footwork. You can really feel the hold your stepping on- my favorite part of the shoe. The heel cup keeps your heel sucked in and is amazing for heelhooks. They smear really well and do edges just fine in my opinion once you get a stronger foot from the flexible soles. The toe is basically an amazing rubber spike you can stab in to anything. They do turn your feet orange but who cares, anything unlined is going to dye your feet. So overall an amazing slipper that stretches about a half size maybe a little more, but you won't get a whole size of stretching out of it. I'd buy them again for sure in 9.5, the only reason I haven't yet is the $$$.

My first climbing shoe. Three months or so I've had them. Been climbing at least three times a week in the gym and outside every week or two now that it's been a bit warmer here. Not for those wanting total comfort but this shoe isn't designed for that. I found them personally true to size, and really do most things well. I rounded out the edges pretty fast but your first shoes get rubbed down quick. I rated them at four because of modifications I had to make - I had to cut the super long velcro straps down so they didn't hang off (they still hang some, I didn't want to go past the last groove provided to cut them down and have the straps unstitch) and remove the inside pull loop (it actually rubbed holes in my ankles when doing heel hooks or foot jams). Other than that I felt they were worth the purchase and live up to the love people give these things.

My first climbing shoe. Three months or so I've had them. Been climbing at least three times a week in the gym and outside every week or two now that it's been a bit warmer here. Not for those wanting total comfort but this shoe isn't designed for that. I found them personally true to size, and really do most things well. I rounded out the edges pretty fast but your first shoes get rubbed down quick. I rated them at four because of modifications I had to make - I had to cut the super long velcro straps down so they didn't hang off (they still hang some, I didn't want to go past the last groove provided to cut them down and have the straps unstitch) and remove the inside pull loop (it actually rubbed holes in my ankles when doing heel hooks or foot jams). Other than that I felt they were worth the purchase and live up to the love people give these things.

Purchased due to reviews as well as amazing sale price for backpacking/hiking/trail running. My first venture in to something that isn't a heavy leather boot. Did five or six miles yesterday morning after breaking them in around the area the night I recieved them. I've never worn a sneaker or boot as grippy as these. Slick rock, gravel, dirt, mud, even catuses and grasses, it sticks to everything. No seams to rub in to your foot. True to size as well. I did find them a bit narrow but after wearing them around and getting the laces right, it went right away. Fits snug and super breathable. Flexible where they need to flex, but I could be a little spoiled because I'm used to boots that flex half as much. I'm converted.