I have been really happy with the performance of these shoes. I sized down 2 sizes from my street size and they hurt incredibly bad for the first 2 days but they broke in quickly and now they feel perfect. I recommend going smaller than you think you need, they stretch quite a bit and the velcro doesn't do much, they are essentially slippers. I have found that the edging is pretty terrible on gym holds, but they are incredible and stick to anything outside (I climb mostly on sandstone), which is ok for me since I bought them to be my outdoor shoes. It took a while for me to get used to the sensitivity of these, but the more I use them the more I like being able to feel what I'm stepping on.
I have been really happy with the performance of these shoes. I sized down 2 sizes from my street size and they hurt incredibly bad for the first 2 days but they broke in quickly and now they feel perfect. I recommend going smaller than you think you need, they stretch quite a bit and the velcro doesn't do much, they are essentially slippers. I have found that the edging is pretty terrible on gym holds, but they are incredible and stick to anything outside (I climb mostly on sandstone), which is ok for me since I bought them to be my outdoor shoes. It took a while for me to get used to the sensitivity of these, but the more I use them the more I like being able to feel what I'm stepping on.
I moved to these shoes from the Testarossa on the recommendation of a former pro climber.I loved the Testarossa and still do but after they ripped open I decided to try a new shoe. I went from a 41 in the Testarossa to a 40.5 in the Futuras. at first they hurt like hell and wouldn't stick to anything. I gave them two days to break in and now they are super comfy and will stick to the worst foot hold around, be it steep or vertical. climbing. Now, if you don't apply pressure they blow off all the feet but the minute you think about your feet and to push down on them they will stick to anything. Everyone I know who has these shoes love the hell out of them. O and the heel is bomber!!!
Being an avid climber based in the Nashville area I expect my shoes to perform well and be able to trust them no matter where I place them in a climb. The no edge concept is great in theory but performs like crap in practical application. The thin rubber makes the shoe hurt like hell on anything that isn't overhung. The edging is pretty terrible too. Sensitivity of this shoe is okay, but after about 10 minutes of climbing your toes are too numb to feel any bing anyway. I recommend looking into a better shoe like the testarossa or the solution, but go to a retail store and try them on. Don't buy online. Ill only make that mistake once.
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