So sick!

By Ignacio Rios Ranked #830 - Climbing Shoes July 15, 2009

Been climbing in these for 4 months now, so it's time for a review. I wear a size 10.5 street shoe and got these in a 10. They were more painful to break in than my Evolv Defys but these beat the snot out of my Defys when it comes to edging, heel hooking, and toe hooking. Took about 6 sessions to get them broken in. They're still tight when I put them on for the first time, but once my feet start to sweat, they get really comfy. The rubber is sticky, but honestly...all the brands have sticky rubber. I left these on the roof of my car when I left the gym one night...they were still up there when I got home, so they're sticky! The toe-box on this shoe is what I love the most, it really focuses the weight up on your big toe. The closure system is really easy to tighten and loosen, most of the time I don't even strap them because the shoe doesn't split until mid-foot. After 4 months the mid-foot portion of the arc in the sole is almost completely flat, but the toe is still just as down-turned as the day I got them. I use them bouldering and sport. When they get really dirty, I just toss them in the washing machine on a gentle cycle and let them air dry. I've climbed in Defys and Barracudas - these are my favorite.

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