Shoe advice??
24 October 2008 - 1:50pm
Howdy,
I’m not sure what sort of shoes I should be looking for, anyone have any advise?
I started climbing at the end of last summer and am climbing around 21’s at the quarry (where I do most of my climbing but hoping to venture father afield this summer). I know it depends on your style of climbing but as I’m new and only had one pair of shoes I don’t have much to compare to.
At first I was looking at getting some FiveTen Anasazi’s but they don’t seem to have much of a toe on them and wondering whether something like the Red Chili Corona would suit the quarry better.
Cheers for any advice,
Jonny
:D
24 October 2008 - 7:00pm
#3
I know R&R sport in chch do... maybe thats true for all R&R's nationwide?
25 October 2008 - 1:08pm
#4
Anasazi is a good option, but you need to troop around all the shops and try on everything you can. Try not to get too confused by them all, you are looking for a brand or style that fits your foot. I started wearing La Sportiva and now have about 5 pairs of theirs. I own other shoes as well, but don't seem to wear them.
Way back 5:10 had the best rubber by far, but the others have caught up these days.
When you are choosing a size, think about how much walking around you have done in the day, how hot it is etc, and don't tough it up too much, you can buy your next pair a bit smaller. If you find you went too small, try wearing them in the shower a few times!
I've never owned red chillies - but have an impression they don't last well. What do others think?
28 October 2008 - 8:04am
#5
If you like the look of these http://tinyurl.com/6om65m then I've got a pair for sale, size 42.5... :wink:
28 October 2008 - 11:24am
#6
We have the La Sportiva Venom on special on the website right now at $150. Check them out http://www.stoneycreekshop.co.nz/sportiva-venom-climbing-shoes-p-2941.html
Sensitive, sticky and yellow... all good things in a shoe.
28 October 2008 - 11:52am
#7
We have the La Sportiva Venom on special on the website right now at $150. Check them out http://www.stoneycreekshop.co.nz/sportiva-venom-climbing-shoes-p-2941.html
Sensitive, sticky and yellow... all good things in a shoe.
Sensitive, sticky and yellow... all good things in a shoe.
sounds like a fashion accessory instead of a climbing shoe!
28 October 2008 - 6:48pm
#10
Keep your ears peeled and don't tell anyone but rumor is that the Extreme Edge in panmure may be stocking 5.10's (Verde's and vcr's(?)) very very soon...
30 October 2008 - 12:56pm
#12
Thats good news... I just wore out my shoes.
14 May 2010 - 2:10pm
#13
If any one is interested Scarpa Climbing shoes are not going to be around in New Zealand for much longer... So they are clearing stock and we have a few here. If you are interested in the Mago/Vision/Sphinx give me a shout at the shop. http://www.stoneycreekshop.co.nz/specials/scarpa-booster-climbing-shoes.html
Try some Anasazi Velcro's... If you can, look for the older (brown) ones, a lot of places selling them super cheap to get rid of them before the new ones start coming into NZ.