Comparing Climbing Shoes for Men
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Price | $218.95 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $218.95 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $208.95 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $208.95 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $208.95 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers |
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Pros | Versatile, stiff, durable, comfortable | Great edging, solid crack climbing, good all-around shoe | Awesome at edging, roomy enough for wide feet, decent sensitivity | Extremely precise toe, extra heel sensitivity, comfortable for an aggressive shoe | Great edging, convenient and secure Velcro closure system |
Cons | Expensive, limited sensitivity | Expensive, limited sport/bouldering use | Expensive, broad imprecise toe, modestly supportive sole | Pricey, tall toe box, too narrow for some feet | Not as comfortable in cracks as lace-up models |
Bottom Line | This stiff shoe is an all-day workhorse that also performs well on edges and slabs | Designed for big days on big walls, this shoe is nearly perfect for long traditional climbs | An all-around great shoe that's suitable for many types of rock | An ultra-high-end shoe that is designed for performance | This shoe is well-performing all arounder |
Rating Categories | La Sportiva Katana... | La Sportiva TC Pro | Scarpa Instinct Lace | La Sportiva Solutio... | La Sportiva Otaki |
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Specs | La Sportiva Katana... | La Sportiva TC Pro | Scarpa Instinct Lace | La Sportiva Solutio... | La Sportiva Otaki |
Style | Lace | Lace | Lace | Velcro | Velcro |
Upper | Leather / Microfiber | Leather | Leather | Leather / Microfiber | Leather/ Microfiber |
Width Options | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Lining | Pacific (in forefoot and back) | Sentex / PU Foam | None | Pacific, Lycra | Pacific |
Rubber Type | Vibram XS Edge | Vibram XS Edge | Vibram XS Edge | Vibram XS Grip2 | Vibram XS Edge |
Rubber Thickness | 4 mm | 4 mm | 3.5 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm |
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