Poor man's LS Solution
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I am climbing a lot less than I used to, so I don't really need the firepower of a $175 shoe. Does anyone have a recommendation for a cheaper Solution substitute? The aspects of the shoe that I care about most are that it is very successful at locking your heel into place and the combination of power/sensitivity that other high end downturned shoes (eg Testarossa) seem to offer. |
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Not sure they have any left but REI was selling the older Vapors for $100 +/-. I haven't tried the older model but the new mold has an awesome heel, at least for my foot. The new model is $140ish. The Shamans are awesome if they fit your foot and I recall finding somewhere for a reasonable price. |
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I think the edelrid raven was a direct knockoff of the solution if you can find it around. Sierra Trading Post was selling it for around $50 at one point. |
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Not a ton cheaper ($154), but I've heard good things about the Butora Acro. New shoe company, from Colorado I think. |
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Butora is actually a Korean company. They just recently came to the US and their distributor may be in Colorado. |
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Thanks all for the replies. Sadly, it seems like all stocks of the Edelrid Raven have vanished from the earth. It seems to me like there would be a great market for this shoe so I wonder if they didn't get sued for violating some LS patent. |
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Consider buying previously purchased shoes. Awful lot of people buy stuff with good intentions, and barely even open the box. People also just make mistakes. |