why wouldn't you buy whites if there's not a better alternative?I don't understand.
people swear by whites, but I found the fit a bit wierd and the rubber too thick.
Some of my best efforts on slate have been in anasazi velcros which most people would have retired from grit, the soles were like paper! But they fit really well.
Areet, I'm looking into buying some stiff climbing shoes that would be ideal for slate climbing (around the E4/5 grade). I've always worn softer shoes like the katana velcros for smearing on gritstone but can't imagine that these would do me any favours on the slate. The general consensus seems to be that anasazi whites were the best slate shoe but it seems a bit pointless to buy some when they are being discontinued. Obviously it depends on what fits my foot the best, but would something like scarpa vapour lace or katana lace be good for slate edging? Ta
Quote from: B0405413 on May 21, 2014, 10:18:13 amAreet, I'm looking into buying some stiff climbing shoes that would be ideal for slate climbing (around the E4/5 grade). I've always worn softer shoes like the katana velcros for smearing on gritstone but can't imagine that these would do me any favours on the slate. The general consensus seems to be that anasazi whites were the best slate shoe but it seems a bit pointless to buy some when they are being discontinued. Obviously it depends on what fits my foot the best, but would something like scarpa vapour lace or katana lace be good for slate edging? TaVapour velcro would definitely be too soft for slate, not sure about the lace up. A comfy fitted boostic might work? I've been loving my styx recently on edgey stuff. Admittedly not slate.