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MattLikesMusic
Jan 21, 2011, 9:03 PM
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I'm getting back into climbing, bouldering mostly, and I need to get a new pair of shoes. Some that are relatively cheap but decent quality. Any suggestions or comments?
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jeepnphreak
Jan 21, 2011, 9:32 PM
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http://www.spadout.com/c/climbing-shoes/
near the top order the shoes by price form cheapest to highest. See if that gets you an idea.
my next bit of advice is to get to a gear store and try a few different kinds of shoes on, see if the store has a wall that you can test the shoes on.
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moose_droppings
Jan 22, 2011, 12:32 AM
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jeepnphreak wrote: http://www.spadout.com/c/climbing-shoes/ near the top order the shoes by price form cheapest to highest. See if that gets you an idea. my next bit of advice is to get to a gear store and try a few different kinds of shoes on, see if the store has a wall that you can test the shoes on.
Then buy your shoes from that store.
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Kartessa
Jan 22, 2011, 12:40 AM
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I'm gonna get shat on by anyone with a different opinion... My $0.02: if you want a great shoe at a better price, I'm partial to Evolv, esp the Pontas.
But the rule is: Whatever fits best and feels best probably is best.
As mentioned above: buy local.
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granite_grrl
Jan 22, 2011, 3:22 PM
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MattLikesMusic wrote: I'm getting back into climbing, bouldering mostly, and I need to get a new pair of shoes. Some that are relatively cheap but decent quality. Any suggestions or comments?
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jasons520
Jan 27, 2011, 8:10 PM
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i have a pair of mad rock shoes and they have climbed v12's so there pretty good and there only $50
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erisspirit
Jan 27, 2011, 11:22 PM
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crazy_fingers84 wrote: jasons520 wrote: i have a pair of mad rock shoes and they have climbed v12's so there pretty good and there only $50 I call b.s. http://www.rockclimbing.com/...ost=2453056;#2453056 [image]http://ahfai.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/noob1.jpg[/image]
just the shoes climb V12...
somehow he wasn't involved in the process
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byran
Jan 28, 2011, 3:35 AM
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erisspirit wrote: crazy_fingers84 wrote: jasons520 wrote: i have a pair of mad rock shoes and they have climbed v12's so there pretty good and there only $50 I call b.s. http://www.rockclimbing.com/...ost=2453056;#2453056 [image]http://ahfai.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/noob1.jpg[/image] just the shoes climb V12... somehow he wasn't involved in the process
The shoes I'm using now have climbed Astroman 
I definately wasn't involved in the process 
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Stoves
Feb 2, 2011, 7:46 AM
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Is there a REI near your?
You can buy it use it for a couple sessions and if you dont like it just exchange it for a new one.
Even if you are happy try another one. Maybe a smaller size. I went through 3 pairs before i got one that works for me.
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scotty1974
Feb 2, 2011, 3:58 PM
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There is no subsitute for fit...not price, not brand, nothing.
If you buy a shoe because of price, you'll end up buying another pair before those are even wore out.
And I know you're new so just as an FYI climbing shoes are not the type of thing that people can advise you on what to buy. They can tell you of their experiences with that particular shoe, their opinions etc. but it can be their favorite shoe and YOUR worst enemy. Each climbing shoe fits different, each brand has different fits, and sometimes each individual shoe is different simply because of materials.
Go out...try them on and decide what feels best for YOU! Not John or Jane Smith. Your feet are your feet.
Good Luck!
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atdrennen
Mar 14, 2011, 6:35 PM
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I had been using an older pair of my partner's sportivas, before I got my first set.
My local shop was having a 1/2 off sale, so I went by and tried on nearly every type in my size/s. Ended up with the evolv pontas and couldn't be happier (and for $55).
I can't imagine buying shoes w/o trying them on first. I got them a hair tighter than I was accustomed to, and even though the evovls are not supposed to stretch, they've worn in well.
Just go try on as many different shoes as you can
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l3uddy789
Mar 22, 2011, 4:49 PM
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Stoves wrote: Is there a REI near your? You can buy it use it for a couple sessions and if you dont like it just exchange it for a new one. Even if you are happy try another one. Maybe a smaller size. I went through 3 pairs before i got one that works for me.
This is great advice. I love how REI does 100% exchanges. Some people have already mentioned it but I will say it again their is no one shoe that is good for everyone. Everyone has slightly differently featured feet and because of this each climbing shoe is made differently. One thing I would pay attention to is if you are going to want laces or velcro. For me laces give me a way better fit because I can loosen/tighten individual parts of the shoe.
Other things to keep in mind are how the toe box fits. Some climbing shoes are made for people who have their big toe as their longest toe. As some shoes are made for people who have the the toe next to their big toe as the longest toe.
Last thing you want to pay attention to is the aggression of the shoe. Aggression is how much arch the shoe has. A lot of climbers believe that the more aggression the better, but being able to comfortably wear a very aggressive shoe takes practice.
Ian
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MidnightR
Mar 22, 2011, 10:11 PM
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You should try lots on and don't get anything that hurts too much. My current shoes were a big source of problem for me because it took 2 months for them to not absolutely destroy my feet. Get some that fit very well but don't cause you pain.
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HolySinz
Mar 23, 2011, 12:41 AM
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I've been climbing for about a month now and just purchased the Evolv DEFY VTR. They run small I usually wear a 12 so I bought a 13 US. Comfortable shoe with lots of grip. I know you should try to break in a shoe but I'm new and impatient (this is not my first technical hobby) so when I need a better shoe I will upgrade.
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climb_for_life
Mar 23, 2011, 2:55 AM
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La Sortiva MAntis $80 these were my first shoes and ive had them for about eight months now they are really comfortable when broken in and are great for beginner to intermediate climbers because of the thick sole and harder rubber they will put up with the bad foot work of a beginner also very versatile i use them for bouldering, crack, and face climbs
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