Product DescriptionDesigned as a lightweight, casual off-road shoe, the Dæscent pushes the envelope of technology by utilizing Stealth Mystique™ rubber compound and a new manufacturing process that extends the sole into a thin toe and rand wrap to protect the forefoot. The new ultra-lightweight shoe has a dual-density EVA midsole and synthetic, micro-fiber mesh upper that is exceptionally durable and quick-drying, with plenty of breathability for hot days on the trail.
Features-Stealth Mystique Rubber
-Dual Density EVA Midsole
-Synthetic Micro-Fiber Mesh Upper
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Voted 4/5 | I was looking for a very light-weight approach shoe for sometime...well, since last summer after having bought the LaSportiva Trango Light Lows, and then having them disintegrate on me over the last year. Anyway, I happened upon the D'Aescents in a magazine review and thought they looked great. Then, I found them at my local climbing shop and got to look at them in person.
First off, the shoe looked great in person as well as in print. The shoe is very, very light as well. However, I was taken aback by the lack of tread on the forefoot. Wanting a shoe to hike into alpine climbs, I wanted a light weight shoe but one that had grip/tread. Its hard to keep your feet dry, even in summer from water and mud on trails. I was a bit skeptical about having a no-tread on the front shoe for approaches. After much hesitation, I eventually broke down and decided to buy the shoe and test it out. Even if it didn't work well when wet, I could get away just using it for cragging near home or scrambling Boulder's Flatirons.
Well, the shoe does work well, even when somewhat wet. It dries easily, like a rock climbing shoe would (just wipe it on your pant leg). I still try to avoid water/mud like the plague when wearing them, but I'm not as worried any more about it. I should mention though that I haven't yet been caught in the rain above wet slabs while trying to descend in these so I can't comment on that. Hopefully that won't come to be!
I like these for what I have planned for them and they are friggin' LIGHT!!! They fit about a whole size smaller than my normal street shoes. Since I will wear them with a sock, I bought a full size larger. If you want themn for climbing, maybe get them snug like a rock shoe, but for going down, you might consider a bit bigger shoe. They are super comfy too, like a slipper, but not sloppy at all. Good shoe! | | Posted Aug 4, 2008 6:51 pm |
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