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trying t replace katanas

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Nick Dolhyj 1 · · Flagstaff, AZ · Joined Dec 2013 · Points: 130

so, just like the title says: i am looking for a shoe to replace my la sportiva katanas. i used these for sport, bouldering, trad, and multi-pitching and they are falling apart now. i really like them but it's time to move on, as the velcro straps aren't very conducive towards crack climbing.
anyone have any recommendations? (please don't say moccasym)

rock-fencer · · Columbia, SC · Joined Dec 2009 · Points: 265

Lace versions

Jeff G · · Colorado · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,098

Tenaya's

Nick Dolhyj 1 · · Flagstaff, AZ · Joined Dec 2013 · Points: 130

rock_fencer, i considered the lace ups but was actually told that they are more downturned than the vs' and not very good for crack.
and jeff, which of the tenayas would you recommend?

rock-fencer · · Columbia, SC · Joined Dec 2009 · Points: 265

They are less down turned I believe than the velcros but the toe itself has a slight downturn
I find that they climb thin cracks extremely well

Austin Baird · · SLC, Utah · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 95

I think the lace-up Miuras are a good (albeit slightly more aggressive) substitute.

bearbreeder · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 3,065
rock_fencer wrote:They are less down turned I believe than the velcros but the toe itself has a slight downturn I find that they climb thin cracks extremely well
no ... the lace ups have a noticeable downtown ... the velcros are flat

the lace ups are more wide foot miura ...

i own and use em all ... extensively



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Rob Dillon · · Tamarisk Clearing · Joined Mar 2002 · Points: 775

Imelda! If you don't get help here, get help somewhere.

rock-fencer · · Columbia, SC · Joined Dec 2009 · Points: 265
bearbreeder wrote: no ... the lace ups have a noticeable downtown ... the velcros are flat the lace ups are more wide foot miura ... i own and use em all ... extensively ;)
i stand corrected...i was thinking Miura VS not Katana velcro. Either way the katana lace climbs everything very well
Ray Pinpillage · · West Egg · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 180
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Nick Dolhyj 1 · · Flagstaff, AZ · Joined Dec 2013 · Points: 130

jesus christ that's a lot of shoes.
i have a pair of the women's lace up muira which i really liked for sport, but i think i may give them a dual purpose (and a resole). i am curious about the evolv addict though, tried those on and actually really liked them which was surprising. evolv stepped up their game with that shoe

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