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Internet shoes.
August 23, 2006, 07:27:42 pm
Is it a good idea to buy shoes from the internet? i tried some on in a shop today but they were too expensive for me, I'm a size 12 so i tried on a shoe that was an 11 and one that was a 12 and they both felt the same, i think this is because the larger one was padded and the smaller one wasn't and they were different brands. So when buying from the internet how do you chose what size?

Thanks for the help!

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#1 Re: Internet shoes.
August 23, 2006, 08:30:41 pm
try the shoe in the shop. note type and size. then buy ont tinternet. voila.

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#2 Re: Internet shoes.
August 23, 2006, 10:38:18 pm
What do you mean by type?

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#3 Re: Internet shoes.
August 23, 2006, 10:42:09 pm
type =  brand and model.
par example,Five Ten. Anasazi lace up size 42


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#4 Re: Internet shoes.
August 24, 2006, 09:52:43 am
Are you taking the piss, Tubbs?  :-\

Or, are you pissed?  :alky:

You're hard work, dude.

You should move to 'beris, strike up a babysitting deal with Pantonino, and he'll rob you a pair from V12 (he's got keys!) won't you Si?



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#5 Re: Internet shoes.
August 24, 2006, 12:21:19 pm
i wasn't sure if you meant type as in lace up or slip on, or whether you meant high end ones or entry level ones. Sorry. I've ordered some now, they're Garra natura in size 12 I'll post back to tell you how they are.

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#6 Re: Internet shoes.
August 24, 2006, 12:54:14 pm
...they're Garra natura in size 12...

Why did you buy them? Not saying they're shit or owt, but they look shit. Might be awsome though (chinny reckon) I'd be interested to know

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#7 Re: Internet shoes.
August 24, 2006, 01:30:54 pm
please don't be disparaging about tubbs choice of footwear


i like these:



as can be seen from the shiny rand, they polish up a treat!

the shininess, and the sales pitch is what sold them:

"Another great EB shoe, with mold injected rubber and unlined suede leather. A great entry level shoe for those who are just picking up the sport. Lace these bad boys up and feel the comfort. While supplies last."

g.r.e.a.t.

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#8 Re: Internet shoes.
August 24, 2006, 02:08:03 pm
Good job I ain't Lord Vader innit!  I'd have you on full-day squat-thrusts if I caught you on parade in them, Trooper Soapy!

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#9 Re: Internet shoes.
August 24, 2006, 02:12:22 pm
i'm actually a little disappointed with them; they're not that comfy

just wish they still made proper eb boots

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#10 Re: Internet shoes.
August 24, 2006, 06:46:26 pm
like i said earlier, I'll tell you when i get them which should hopefully be tomorrow or Saturday.

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#11 Re: Internet shoes.
August 25, 2006, 07:34:23 pm
They're really good, perfect fit and i like the look aswell but i have nothing to compare them to because they are my first pair, but i would definitely recommend them for any beginner (order them in your street size and they will be fine) they only took me about an hour of climbing to get used to.

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#12 Re: Internet shoes.
August 25, 2006, 09:43:43 pm

Found 5.10 to have great shape and friction but totally random sizing, making internet purchase dodgy..

 

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