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Theses are the 4 different types of shoes i`m looking at.

Postby Climbing4life » Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:55 pm

:D looking at these 4 different types of shoes ,
check the avaliblity at MEC , and according to the website there are none in my size , none the less , if anyones got any good( or bad) feedback on any of these shoes let me know
i don`t wanna spend good money on shoes without knowing nething about them

thanks Peace

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La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoes (Unisex)
$145.00 CAD

Product Number: 5007-116

Made in ITALY


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Built on the Katana last, these moderately stiff, lace-up shoes are tough enough to jam into cracks yet sensitive enough to
tip-toe up delicate face climbs.


La Sportiva Trad Master Rock Shoes (Unisex)
$141.00 CAD

Product Number: 5007-204

Made in ITALY


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As the name suggests, these are great shoes for trad routes. Ideal for longer climbs and endless splitter cracks.


La Sportiva Mythos XSV Rock Shoes (Men's)
$138.00 CAD

Product Number: 4002-366

Made in ITALY


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Timeless, classic lace-up climbing shoes that epitomize all-around performance. Solid value in a solid-performer.


La Sportiva Cliff Rock Shoes (Unisex)
$109.00 CAD

Product Number: 4015-979

Made in ITALY


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Perhaps not as cruel to your feet as other shoes, these are great entry/intermediate-level rock shoes suitable for all types of climbing.
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Postby dcentral » Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:58 pm

You've only got two feet. Why do you have like 6 posts about them.
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HUH??

Postby Climbing4life » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:08 pm

dcentral wrote:You've only got two feet. Why do you have like 6 posts about them.


huh , i only have 3 posts , and they are diffenet questions for the most part. this one i just want to knwo if anyone has used or heard nething about these shoes listed above.

just wanna make a educated dicision , before spending amost 200$ on shoes
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Postby granite_grrl » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:34 pm

I've worn both Five Ten Mesas (stiff sole, good for edging) and the Five Ten Saphires (softer more sensitive sole) for longer trad routes. I prefer a softer sole, getting more sensitivity. Never felt that I could smear in the Mesas, but I could....just the sensitivity thing.

Some will argue that stiff shoes are better for edging and crack climbing. They probobly are better but never had too much of a problem using my Saphires for the routes I've been on.

Totally personal preference at this stage of the game. Head into MEC, these shoes will fit differently on your feet, and see what you like.
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Postby Mountain_Marc » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:51 pm

Go for the Mythos!! Best shoe ever!

In my experience, Five-ten has given nothing but problems!
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Postby Ken P » Tue Dec 05, 2006 2:56 pm

It boils down to preference.

After getting through the initial pain of breaking them in, the 5.10 Anasazis are great. And super sticky rubber.

If you have a problem with wide feet, the Cliffs might work for you. I had a pair and didn't like them because there was just too much room in the toe box (narrow feet).

I'm in the market for shoes soon, all the reviews I have checked put the La Sportiva Miuras seem to be the shoe of choice these days.

Check out some on-line gear reviews. Some reviews are bound to apply to you.
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Postby mathieu » Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:14 pm

I'll second the Sportiva Miuras,
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Postby Fred » Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:22 pm

dcentral wrote:You've only got two feet. Why do you have like 6 posts about them.


b.a.g.


on another note...
It's important to note that the Saphire is a women's specific shoe. The Spire is Unisex.
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Postby Climbing4life » Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:35 pm

Fred wrote:
dcentral wrote:You've only got two feet. Why do you have like 6 posts about them.


b.a.g.


on another note...
It's important to note that the Saphire is a women's specific shoe. The Spire is Unisex.


B.A.G??
i was thinking about the
La Sportiva Mythos XSV Rock Shoes (Men's)
or
La Sportiva Barracuda Rock Shoes (Unisex)
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Postby dcentral » Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:35 pm

My gf has a pair of the mythos. She likes them a lot.
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Postby Scooter » Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:02 am

it all depends on what you want them for
I can't see the mytho's being a great bouldering shoe. trad climbing yes

if your bouldering i would go for the 5.10 anasazi's or the muira's- the muira's kick ass... worth every penny

heard some good flowers about the baracuda's too
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Postby Climbing4life » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:17 pm

Scooter wrote:it all depends on what you want them for
I can't see the mytho's being a great bouldering shoe. trad climbing yes

if your bouldering i would go for the 5.10 anasazi's or the muira's- the muira's kick ass... worth every penny

heard some good poop about the baracuda's too


i have ansazi slippers , and i love them , but the kill my big toes , i`ve been using them at the guy latly though and been loving it , stopped using thm cause they hurt so but , but i`m gonna suck it up , i`m still gonna by some new shoes , i`m gonna look for a shoe for , multi pitch climbs something that i can actaully keep on my feet lonnger than 15 20 mins without them killing my toes .
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Postby Stevo » Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:58 pm

I have long big toes which have always presented a fit problem in climbing shoes and hiking boots: what fits in length is usually too wide. My latest climbing shoes are the LS Tradmasters and I find these fit me well and are great for climbing 5.10 trad in all-day comfort. Good for edging and toe jamming, not really a smearing shoe. In fact I'm going to buy another pair before they are discontinued.
Hope that is helpful

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Postby Climbing4life » Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:20 pm

Stevo wrote:I have long big toes which have always presented a fit problem in climbing shoes and hiking boots: what fits in length is usually too wide. My latest climbing shoes are the LS Tradmasters and I find these fit me well and are great for climbing 5.10 trad in all-day comfort. Good for edging and toe jamming, not really a smearing shoe. In fact I'm going to buy another pair before they are discontinued.
Hope that is helpful

Steve


thanks alot for the info Dude

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Postby jeremy » Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:34 pm

C4L:
they will get much better with time, I had that problem with all of mine. A little secret is to cut your big toe nails as short as possible. My LS muras fit right out of the box :D

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