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What rock climbing shoe?

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vrto · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 0

Hi!

The rubber on my evolv pontas is starting to wear out so I've decided that I would buy a new pair of climbing shoes.
My options are:
- La Sportiva Miura
- La Sportiva Miura Vs
- Scarpa Boostic
- Scarpa Vapor V
- La Sportiva Testarossa

I'm looking for more of an aggressive all-around shoe. I climb mainly in gym and sport. I've heard that XS edge is not as good as XS grip 2 in case of a lighter climber like myself (63 kilo/140 pounds). I didn't really like the evolv trax xt-5 rubber that my pontas had and I've also tested some stealth rubbers and I didn't really seem to like either of those. A friend of mine lent me his pair of Miuras which had a XS grip 2 resole and I kinda liked them. What are your experiences with the listed shoes above? Which ones would you recommend for me?

thanks, matt

Finn The Human · · The Land of Ooo · Joined Jul 2008 · Points: 106

They're all good, agressive shoes. You'll find that the Miura VS and Scarpa Vapor V have a similar fit. I'd suggest going and trying them all on, and then buy the one that feels the best.

Jeff Johnston · · Bozeman, MT · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 110

Try em all and the best one is the one that fits your foot best.

Dobson · · Butte, MT · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 215

Definitely the girly Miura VS size 37.5, just a great fit in my opinion.

Or try them on for yourself.

Moritz B. · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 185

Don´t overlook the Scarpa Boostics. Fits like a sock and is still really precise.

Moritz B. · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 185

Don´t overlook the Scarpa Boostics. Fits like a sock and is still really precise.

Locker · · Yucca Valley, CA · Joined Oct 2002 · Points: 2,349

Scarpa.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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