Altras for rock scrambling - bad idea?
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For hiking/backpacking, I've recently switched over to Altras (lone peak 4) and absolutely love them! I'm doing a couple Sierra routes (Mt. Emerson and Clyde Minaret) next weekend and am debating if I should bring my Altras for rock scrambling on the approach, descent, and the easy 5th class ridge climbing instead of my heavier approach shoes (I have an old pair of Scarpa Crux). I'm assuming the wide toe box would make 5.0 feel like 5.9 but does anybody have any positive experiences with Altras on rock terrain? Thanks! |
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They are really soft and not very sticky. |
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Altra is releasing approach shoes |
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Check these out, I just got a pair but haven't taken them for a spin yet: |
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Lack of lateral support makes off camber steps real ankle rollers |
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Too soft. I've climbed 5.8 in them and the feet were not confidence inspiring. I was basically campusing. |
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Kyle Elliott wrote: Too soft. I've climbed 5.8 in them and the feet were not confidence inspiring. I was basically campusing. What model are you referencing? Lone Peaks or an approach style model |
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Mike wrote: The ones the OP was asking about. LP4s. |




