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eatkakifry
Aug 3, 2003, 10:06 PM
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I was just wondering what type of shoes should I get that aren't overly expensive but does it job in comfort and reliability. Suggestions?? Thanks!
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cthcrockclimber
Aug 3, 2003, 10:28 PM
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Personal preference, go to the closest climbing store and try some on.
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minnesotatrad
Aug 3, 2003, 10:29 PM
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If your looking for you first pair of shoes I would suggest the Scarpa Reflex. It is a very comfortable shoe, and it is relatively low price in compariison to other shoes.
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zmehl
Aug 3, 2003, 10:45 PM
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I would recomend the Mad Rock Flashes. They are cheap and work well.
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halcyon
Aug 3, 2003, 11:33 PM
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I got my first pair of shoes 36 days ago (I have a wqay of counting). Mad rock pheonix. I absolutely love them. They're comfortable and have dang good rubber. Cheap too. But like cthcrockclimber said go try some on. You might not like em. Maybe you don't like tying shoes so you want moccasins ( i hear they suck for crack though).
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karmaklimber
Aug 4, 2003, 2:02 AM
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Can't beat Mad Rocks as far as price. I'm not sure how they fit/feel since I don't own a pair, but from what I've heard they perform pretty well, but the rubber is incredibly soft and wears out quickly.
Halycon was right about the Moccasyms; I tried crack climbing in them and felt excrutiating pain; aside from that they perform really well. I couldn't wait until I got them back from being resoled. They're super-sensitive and they stretch quite a bit, so you might want to try them on first.
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emtclimber
Aug 4, 2003, 2:19 AM
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In reply to: Personal preference, go to the closest climbing store and try some on.
I think this summed it up...no-one but you could say what feels comfortable to you
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pooger
Aug 4, 2003, 5:10 AM
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I bought some Mad Rock Phoenix's too. They felt the best.
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oklahoma
Aug 4, 2003, 5:39 AM
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mad rocks get worn out pretty fast. I would go with the 5.10 Spire's. That was my first shoe and I loved them. The rubber lasted and the shoe stayed together really well.
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ikefromla
Aug 4, 2003, 5:51 AM
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Evolv Shoes
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frankfurter
Aug 4, 2003, 6:14 AM
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La Sportiva muira for trad and 5.10 moccasym for everything else besides big walls.
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watersprite
Aug 4, 2003, 6:26 AM
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YKINOK
AFAIK, whatever feels comfortable is best, that's just MHO. FWIW, (IMX) I have 5.10s, Scarpas and Yosemite Bum (like Mythos) - YMMV, but at least with the 5.10s, if you don't like them later, you haven't spent a lot of money.
IMNSHO, another thread about shoes is lame.
YKIOKIJNMK (Your kink is OK, it's just not my kink).
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dymondbak37
Aug 4, 2003, 11:08 AM
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My first pair, Mad Rock Hooker Zips. They're great, a word of advice though, if anyone gets them, wear some thin socks, man they're painful.
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overlord
Aug 4, 2003, 11:15 AM
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ok, here goes. i assume that are your first shoes, so:
1. consider buying a lined shoe, since it wont stretch much and you wont have to buy it TOO small.
2. i reccomend you get a shoe with a tad harder rubber (like vibram (la sportiva) or boreal fusion). you wont suffer from a little lower stickiness, but will benefit from better durability. so dont get mad rock or 5.10 rubber.
3. dont wear socks. just make sure you air out and dry the shoe after climbing. they wont smell that bad.
4. dont buy slippers. go for a velcro, or even better a laceup shoe.
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ronamick
Sep 24, 2003, 12:58 AM
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check my post on page 11 of this forum
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calell
Oct 24, 2003, 10:48 AM
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I would recommend that you try several different pairs on different feet need different shoes.
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supafreak
Oct 24, 2003, 12:17 PM
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You shoe selection will be dictated by the type of climbing you choose to do. If you want to climb cracks get a shoe that is good for cracks. If you climb primarily in the gym get a slipper or velcro shoe. If you want to climb outside too, bouldering, sport whatever start off with an all arounder, usually under or around $100. Some shoes will stretch more than others becuase of a lining in the shoe or lack there of, so consider that when buying. Sorry, I can't be more specific. Go to a local gear shop for more advice....and try on everything.
If you want to get a good pair of shoes the first time, don't go to wal-mart type outfitter or over the internet, go to a small local gear shop. The guys/gals in the shop will have better advice than your local was-mart type outfitter, no doubt.
And...don't think that your first purchace will be your last. I still have my first pair of climbing shoes, bought them 9 yrs ago. All together I have owned many 5 different pairs of shoes and each have been good for their intended use.
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josephine
Oct 24, 2003, 6:45 PM
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i think u should check first some stores to see offers,try some and if they have a climbing wall[don't know how's the stores there,if they have or not],try them there,see what fits on you...
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tutugirl
Oct 26, 2003, 4:03 AM
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Use the shoe that fits your foot best! Don't buy them too big most shoes stretch. :D
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dontfall
Oct 26, 2003, 2:42 PM
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You don't want to wear shoes. Go bear foot from now on. It'll save you a 100 bucks.
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gdonde
Oct 26, 2003, 4:17 PM
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If your a beginner go with the sportiva cliffs, they are strong and will last while your working on your foot technique and when you get better they are still good enough to give you power and able to stand on almost anything
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earthsong99
Oct 31, 2003, 12:36 PM
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Ok, I have a shoe question...I know, *groan* not another shoe question! But really, it's a realistic one (not like, uumm...what shoes do I get).
I've done much research into the shoes, but do to my geographical location I couldn't go out and try on every brand of shoes I wanted to. I did however try 5-10s and La Sportiva.
I know I want a velcro shoe, or a slipper if it won't loose it's tight hold quickly. So, I'm looking in to some Scarpas, like the Vortex and the Dominator V.
This is what I need to know: How do Scarpa sizes run compared to La Sportiva or 5-10s? I wear a 39 1/2 in La Sportiva, and a 38 in 5-10s (but HATED the 5-10s due to the huge heel space that I didn't need). I can't get hold of a real pair of Scarpas to ck them out, so please help me! I'll have to order these online and don't wanna waste my money :?
Also, does anyone have any experience w/ the endurance of either the Cobra or the Vortex as far as "loosing that tight fit"?
Thanks!! Laura :D
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bulmanman
Nov 4, 2003, 10:19 PM
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How about red chili shoes? It seems like a big company and yet nobody's talking about them. Are they not good? (I'm just a begginer, please give me some advise) :-)
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lachendro
Nov 4, 2003, 11:01 PM
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If you're looking for sweet, cheap shoes try barrabes.com, they have a huge selection of shoes starting at about $55. Of course you have to know how tight you like your shoes and what size to choose because they're sent from some country across seas.
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kittyklimber
Nov 6, 2003, 4:17 AM
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I have been only climbing for about half a year and love it! :D I mainly climb indoors in a gym and someday plan to climb outside when I have the guts to do so. I am currently renting the shoes and seriously thinking about buying a pair. I am looking for something around $100. I have tried on LaSportiva (sp) and Mad Rock 5.10 I believe. I have not tried on the new Mad Rock flashes yet and I have heard good and bad things.
Any advice on what type of shoes to get? I don't plan on crack climbing too much if that helps. :?
Thanks in advance!
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