I really wanted to love them...

By Spencer Arnold Ranked #306 - Rock Climbing Shoes May 5, 2009

Ok, I have owned these boots for over a year now and they are, overall, a good boot. They were just not for me for two issues, which I will get to. Sizing was spot on for me (I am an 11, low to mid volume). Weight is very light, which is great. Every ounce you can get off your foot is like a pound off your back. Traction was good, but downhill breaking in mud suffered because the tread packed up. If no mud, then good breaking. Excellent lacing system. Very stiff and has remained stiff for crampons etc. But, and here it is, the E-vent lining for me did not breath well at all. I found that even in cooler temps (40's) my feet would get hot spots and would be soaked (even with liners on only). Also, the seem that runs directly down the back of the heel has caused blisters in a bad, bad way. Too bad, because I really wanted to love them...wound up buying La Sportiva's. Review to follow.

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