These were (are) my first pair of climbing shoes. They fit like gloves! They are more natural fitting in the toes than most other shoes I've tried. The best I can describe the feel is what I imagine a form-fitting ballet shoe would feel like, with good support everywhere. My only gripe I have is that the rubber isn't as sticky as I would like. For gym work, they are great, but for smearing out at the crag, they don't bite like I would think they should. I tried out a friend's pair of 5.10's on a smear that i was constantly slipping off of with the Mojo's, and I stuck like a bug on flypaper. However, the 5.10's weren't nearly as comfy as the Mojo's. So, if I could just get them resoled with sticker rubber . . . .

This was (is) my first harness. Apparently this model has been discontinued, so i got a good deal on it. Actually, I tried out and hung from several different types of harnesses, and the Aquila was the most comfortable. Compared to the standard issue gym rental, it was unbelievable. However, now that I've climbed in it for a year, I would like to have some adjustability in the leg loops (I have a gap of almost a fist width), as well as a gear loop in back.