Product DescriptionThe embodiment of a high-performance trad shoe-climb edges or cracks in comfort; you'll love'em as much as your own mama.
FeaturesSole: VibramŽ XS Grip; 4 mm
Last: men's FN
women's FNW
Sizes: men's 36-47 (half sizes)
women's 34-41 (half sizes)
Weight: men's 214g (1/2 pair size 42)
women's 194g (1/2 pair size 38)
Color: men's Ginkgo
women's Fresh Blue
Product Code: men's 70100
women's 70100L
Heel Lock System: HLS eliminates heel rand, reducing achilles pressure and increasing all-day comfort.
New Last: Excels on technical trad routes, low profile for cracks.
XS Grip: XSG on sole and heel wrap provide critical support and necessary stickiness.
Lacing: Accomodates wide range of foot shapes. Images |
Reviews
| earthquakes | Great shoe... | | 
Voted 5/5 | I tried on many and this was the one I chose. I began my climbing life using the Five-Ten Spires. Now that I've bettered my skills and I'm climbing harder grades, I wanted a more technical shoe, but one that was comfy. I lead in the low .10's and mostly find myself climbing multi-pitch trad in the 5.8 - 5.10c range. My Spires were beginning to show their age and their limits at the grade.
Enter the Techno. I tried on this shoe with several others to compare them: Miura, Gambit, Mythos, Defy, Evo and a pair by Red Chili, whose name I forget. So far I've only used them on a wall, but, these performed better than the rest especially in comfort. I could not bring myself to buy those toe crushing more agressive sport climbing shoes...ouch! The thing that sold me was this shoe's ability to leave the toe-box somewhat loose, while still being able to cinch it tight on the heel. If you have a wide forefoot and a narrow heel, this is a great shoe as you can still feel your toes, but not have to worry about a slipping heel.
The shoe works great in cracks, better than my Spires at least, and I felt it was sensitive enough edge well and grip tiny ledges. I like my shoes somewhat loose and comfy, so I got a half size larger than my street shoes. But, that may be just the way Scarpa's fit.
Overall a good shoe and bound to be a real performer. I take them to the alpine tomorrow. | | Posted Sep 5, 2008 5:17 pm |
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