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Barthy
Sep 19, 2012, 8:39 AM
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I have been climbing for a few weeks now and I am completely hooked. Most of the climbing I will be doing is indoors and thought I'd ask you guys what are the best shoes to get?
I have looked at:
La Sportive Futura -http://escpd.com/10e-futura/
Mad Rock Demon - http://www.madrockclimbing.com/...uct.asp?_item=100090
Any help would be great as I said I am a complete beginner.
(This post was edited by Barthy on Sep 19, 2012, 8:40 AM)
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mikebee
Sep 19, 2012, 9:57 AM
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Get whichever are cheapest, as you'll trash your first pair of shoes with your dodgy footwork.
Once you have some more technique, spend more $$ on a better shoe.
But if its out of these two, La Sport >> Mad Rock, every day of the week.
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Barthy
Sep 19, 2012, 10:27 AM
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Thanks for the quick reply, in that case maybe it's worth going cheaper for my first pair.
Is La Sportiva the best brand to go with overall?
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bearbreeder
Sep 19, 2012, 3:42 PM
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whuddah evah fits yr foot the best and is cheap ...
its that simple 
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cleavoncox
Sep 19, 2012, 11:05 PM
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I agree with the group. Go with something that's a little cheaper. I personally like the Sportiva Nago as a good first shoe.
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theextremist04
Sep 20, 2012, 5:07 AM
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As a beginner, the Futura is going to feel weird and totally not what you want. Like others have said, get something inexpensive.
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climbingaggie03
Sep 20, 2012, 6:43 AM
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I don't think this is really important for you, but for my bouldering shoes, especially if you think you'll boulder outside, I like to have a padded heel. That extra cushion helps keep from bruising your heels if you miss the pad. I'm not sure who makes shoes with padding in the heels right now, but if you can find some that fit, I think they're worth it.
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