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Shoe recommends?

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Michael Martin 1 · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 0

I'm looking for a new pair of climbing shoes. Normally when I go get a new pair I get the first pair that fits, because I didn't do much climbing outside of
The gym. Now I pretty much only climb outside and need a good pair of shoes. I would prefer something that's durable, won't COMPELTELY kill my feet (a little is fine) has a hard bottom that's slightly curved with a pointed toe. Which is the best brand and best shoe with those qualities?

Max Forbes · · Colorado · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 108

At what level are you climbing? What style of climbing are you doing? Are you only top-roping? Do you do any multipitch climbs? What were your last pair of shoes?

FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276

Just get a pair of TC Pros. They're not downturned, but they are a great all-around shoe. Problem solved!

Kerr Adams · · Albuquerque, NM · Joined Nov 2010 · Points: 155

I second the TC Pro's. Phenomenal shoe!

Vertical Addiction · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 12

Muiras, best mildly "aggressive shoe" good price

Wilson On The Drums · · Woodbury, MN · Joined Dec 2010 · Points: 940

the muiras are comfy but i've always favored five ten; in particular the verdes. i sized mine a half size down from my street shoe and can leave 'em untied for multipitch moderates or lace 'em up for bouldering. i've taken them from 5.6R to V6 and loved them enough to get 3 resoles.

eli poss · · Durango, CO · Joined May 2014 · Points: 525

i would suggest the evolve addicts. they are very comfy for a climbing shoe yet still have a slight curve and are a good first shoe because they are fairly multi-purpose and are going to break the bank. i've only had mine for a few months but i have put em through the wringer and back in that time and they are still in good condition. hell, at this rate, they may last another 6 months before they need their first resole. i don't know how much of a point you are looking for on the toe but that would be the only thing.

bearbreeder · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 3,065

There is no "best" brand or shoe

Get

- what FITS

- has the feature you want

- is at the price you want

Anyone telling you to get a specific shoe is talking hot air ... While it may work for them, it may not work for you

The only somewhat reliable way to tell is to TRY em on the wall

Everyone has different feet

;)

Derek Jf · · Northeast · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 335

RED CHILI NACHOS!
best cimbing shoe in the game no ones talkin about... dope, semi aggresive moccs

D Graham · · Washington, DC · Joined Jul 2013 · Points: 972

If you're just getting into outside climbing you probably want an all arounder shoe (a shoe you can climb almost any type of terrain in). Try the Miura lace up/VS, or the anasazi line (VCS/verde/blanco/pink). If sized correctly any of these shoes will perform admirable on a large number of rock types and angles.

Some will do a little better than others at different angles i.e. you don't really want the Miura vs for slab climbs, you have to do a little research fro that.

lastly fit is important as well (if the anasazi VCS fits well, don't get the miura lace just cause someone recommends it)

^^^ the TC pro aren't really meant for your first outdoor shoe, while they do perform well even though comfortable, they're really meant for deep cracks and big long routes where you don't take your shoes off for a while, they're also pretty expensive on the street.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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