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Scarpa Helix- Underated Trad shoe?

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Layne Zuelke · · Baton Rouge, LA · Joined Mar 2019 · Points: 30

I’m wondering if anyone else climbs in these. Basically with flat shoes it boils down to fit, and quality of construction and stiffness preference. Being an old school guy I picked these up on a whim because they reminded me of shoes I climbed in years ago. Simple, solid design. They broke in in no time flat and remained stable unlike Mythos which just keeps on stretching. These also feel a bit more precise than the Mythos. They use the same rubber as Mythos, TC Pros, Miuras. (Vibram Edge.) And for a wider foot guy they feel fantastic. What’s not to like? The best part is since they are marketed as a beginner shoe, you can find them cheap from new climbers who wore them to the gym for a couple trips and decided they had to wear Solutions to get better. 
I may have them re-soled in slightly softer rubber st some point and use the  Mythos on hot days and the Helix for cooler days.
Anyone else think these are an unsung all arounder?
Granted, I’ve never climbed in Blancos or Pinks but I’m wondering how they compare, (rubber aside)

Brian Vanderwende · · Boulder, CO · Joined May 2016 · Points: 45

I use these when I don't feel like I need my Katanas (which are my favorite shoe). I like them a lot. Decent performance at a good price.

Layne Zuelke · · Baton Rouge, LA · Joined Mar 2019 · Points: 30
Ziggy Chalkdust wrote: a shoe is a shoe... the rubber is shite though.

Same rubber used in a dozen other shoes that run twice as much. Edge rubber is great for its intended use. It’s meant to be a hard wearing rubber for edging, smeadging on granite etc. But no, it’s not going to be as sticky as other offerings from Vibram or C4. 

Xavier Bisang · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2018 · Points: 0

they are surprisingly good up to 5.11, and comfy af, even in winter!
i wear a size 46, streetsize 47.5... does anyone know how they compare to the newish maestros ind terms of fit and sizing?

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