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Looking for advice on shoes

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Paul Zander · · Bern, CH · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 739

I have a pair of Mythos that work well for cracks, smearing, and are comfy for wearing all day. I'm in the market for a shoe that will complement the mythos and will be used for sport climbing and bouldering on everything from granite to basalt to limestone. Specifically I would like a shoe that edges well, is easy to get on and off (velcro most likely), and won't break the bank. I'm looking at things like the Miura VCS, Anasazi VCS, or Anasazi Galileo, but hoping I can get something for closer to $100 than $150. Also, my big toes are abnormally large, so any advice on a good fit from people with similar feet would be appreciated. What are your recommendations? Thanks.

S. Neoh · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 35
John Wilder wrote: +1, good fitting shoes are the only ones worth talking about.
Yeah, good fit is key.
Great deal on some sizes of Scarpa Vapor Lace (good shoe) at amazon.com, if they happen to fit you well and you do not mind a lace-up.
Jon Frisby · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 290

EMS is having a sale right now, so the shoes you want might be around $125. Otherwise, go with Mad Rock Flashes

Austin Eddy · · Chattanooga, TN · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 11

My favorite shoe is the Anasazi VCS, but this shoe is pretty cheap and similar. shopfiveten.com/P-125002001…

Ryan Watts · · Bishop, CA · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 25

Miura lace or Anasazi VCS depending on foot shape.

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