For a near $500 boot...

By Jeremy Stoshick Ranked #1104 - Rock Climbing Shoes August 21, 2009

Its a good boot, but these suckers should be GOLD standard and they are simply NOT. The lace locks are poor quality plastic thus providing an inconsistent experience out of the box and only wear out more in time. Yeah, the idea is great but they should have been metal or something that does not have so much give in them.

The do perform however; my BD Sabertooths hold well and the boots themselves have mad opportunity to be adjusted for a just right fit. I use for vertical ice climbing and this has been the best boot I have used to date as long as I keep moving. I have cold feet and I need multiple PAIRS of good socks to keep my feet warm with these boots. Several friends who are guides use them and have commented that they do not stay waterproof for long - GORTEX? I don't know... If mine start to leak, maybe I will try the new Mammut line as they look promising.

Bottom line - There are other options out there that will do for less $$$ unless you want the specifics this boot has to offer and you plan to use them. Overall, very pricey but if your a gear head, ehhh...

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