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Patagonia Footwear Finn Approach Shoe - Men's
June 24, 2009
The trouble with these shoes as a climbing shoe is also their strength as an approach shoe: they're really light, and so much nicer to carry up the route, and comfy for approaches. However, their lightness comes at the cost of climbing well. Because they're not board-lasted, they fold in cracks like a taco, and the rubber on the sole is almost like foam, so they suck for edging and smearing. Ledgy fourth- and fifth-class is ok, but I take them off for anything technical. In comparison to, say, LaSportiva's B5 or the Mountain Master, they are more comfortable but poor climbers.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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