Awesome. level 10.

These shoes are simple, sticky, and among the most comfortable shoes available. They're popular for a reason and I've had mine long enough to resole the toes once already. I anticipate a couple more half-resoles as I wear through the rubber.

The first day I climbed in these, the metal eyelet for the terminal lace broke off. The second week I climbed in these (Indian Creek), the stitching on the outside edge that secures the laces came undone and I was jamming on shoelace instead of leather. Four months later, I have holes in the leather on the outside edge of the feet, making jamming quite painful. If you're a sport climber or whatever, these shoes might work. I don't know. If you climb cracks, you're fuct. Before they blow out, they work pretty well, given the flat-toed design. After they blow out, you realize that you have wasted a good bit of money.

These are the 1st and only climbing shoes I've owned, and I've never second guessed them. Soooo uber comfortable. I remember they were a bit pricey compared to others I tried on at REI, but no others compared to how they fit and feel.

First pair of shoes I have ever owned, so I don't have much to compare them too. The break in period was short (one longer, sweaty session at the gym) and they are very comfortable. I bought them 2 sizes smaller than my street shoes and the fit is amazing.

My only compliant is that the sole seems to be getting thing in the toes already. I have only owned them 2 months (maybe 15 climbs).