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Southeasternboulder
Jan 27, 2009, 1:50 AM
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Hey,
Ok i recently started climbing about 2 months ago. I really like it and was needing some information about some shoes. All i do is boulder on indoor and outdoor climbing is there anything that you could recommend??? and if you can some links to the shoes at a good price???
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scottek67
Jan 27, 2009, 1:57 AM
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http://www.madrockclimbing.com/outlet.aspx
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jsj7051
Jan 27, 2009, 2:26 AM
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IMO your better off to buy locally and try them on
Leather- buy 1/2 to 1 size smaller, they'll strech in in about 3-6 times out
Synthatics- buy what fits, almost no strech
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Southeasternboulder
Jan 27, 2009, 2:32 AM
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do you have a specific kind of shoe or brand
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davidwebb1969
Jan 27, 2009, 2:53 AM
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My opinion do some research, go to a local shop, try them on, practice on their little wall. Go with what is comfortable and ask them for recommendations.
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Sin
Jan 27, 2009, 3:38 AM
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cloth clogs work the best
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tweeder
Jan 27, 2009, 4:57 AM
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www.climbingshoes.com
They have some really good deals but I would definitly goto your local store and find your size by each brand before ordering. I ordered the Mad Rock Hooker lace for myself from this site for 20 bucks and they didn't fit. but I was lucky that they fit my wife perfect! Hope this helps.
Rick
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braaaaaaaadley
Jan 27, 2009, 5:52 AM
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Even though there are a hundred thousand posts on this subject, i'll bite.
It is most imperative that you buy a shoe that fits and is comfortable. It is very tough to develop or use good footwork if your shoes are painful. Trust me I would be the one to know. With that being said if you have the means, go to your local shop, if you have one, and try on a shoe that is not too aggressive (like the sportiva mythos etc.) and choose one that is comfortable, but is tight enough to climb in. Then buy it. Keep in mind that leather shoes will stretch more than lined shoes or synthetic shoes. Choose 1/2 size smaller than what is really comfortable when trying out lined/synthetic shoes unless they are really uncomfortable. I would start out at 1 size smaller than what is really comfortable in unlined leather shoes as they will stretch like crazy if you climb in them a lot. The main thing to look for is the right fit. This means trying out as many shoes until you find the one shoe that fits your foot architecture. Goodluck
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suilenroc
Jan 27, 2009, 6:00 AM
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Something to add...
If you have Morton's toe (2nd toe is longer than 1st), especially if its real significant watch out with Asymmetrical shoes. You will find that a symmetrical toe box will allow you a much better fit... thats if you have it...
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Myxomatosis
Jan 27, 2009, 11:04 PM
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If you are only bouldering... you want one of the high end shoes with super grip and downturned toe(altho not good for beginners) but fuck it, you got the cash spend it.
5.10 Jet7's/anazias or Evolv Optimus/Pontas or La Sportiva testarossa/solution/miura
One thing I have noticed is that the european shoes have slightly different fitting to the usa based companies (width across the toes, european seems to be narrow foot), It can also be different from shoe to shoe by the same company, you really need to try them on.
Also sizes can be quite different also.. my 5.10's are 1.5 sizes larger than my evolv's.
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