It makes me feel sad reading all these comments...... There are lots of boot demos happening across the UK. At least try the new stuff and give it a proper chance, don't hold on to ancient opinions that are not relevant any more.
Maybe if they offered a free pair to all the regulars on here which would be 30 or 40 pairs I guess. Then when said regulars rave about them to every body they will everyone’s go too shoes again.
What kind of image do you associate with the brand?
climbers are creatures of habit. Look at the reaction to the whites being discontinued.
It’s unlikely I’ll buy more 5.10 in the post Charles Cole era so when my stock of Blancos and Dragons are depleted I’ll be casting around for something else.
Whether their new shoes are good or not doesn't really matter as we're too conservative and risk-averse to try them. Our mates are too so we never hear about new ones. If sponsored wads wear unusual shoes- "they could climb hard in Crocs".
Ok so killing some time here. What brand of shoes has been worn on the top ascents of the year so far, in the UK.Progress - jb - BorealMegalopa - jb - BorealHubble - pd - sportivaSea of Tranquility - pd - sportivaPilgrimage - pd - sportivaNot very up on Raven Tor happenings.....
If sponsored wads wear unusual shoes- "they could climb hard in Crocs". :lol
This magic machine Boreal have for proving their rubber is the best is worth absolutely nothing if they fail to communicate that. They have a pretty impressive rosta of sponsored talent, but their marketing strategy seems to be incredibly ill-thought through.
Quote from: NaoB on September 04, 2019, 06:54:51 amIt makes me feel sad reading all these comments...... There are lots of boot demos happening across the UK. At least try the new stuff and give it a proper chance, don't hold on to ancient opinions that are not relevant any more.Why should it sadden you?
It saddens me because I know the boreal team well, they are a family business and lovely people, who I see trying really hard to fight against long-held opinions that are out of date. They have had to work extra hard to prove themselves and yet many still don't give them a chance.
I guess this is partly due to the fact that you know them so well? How do you know some of the other makers aren't the same?
.Quote from: spidermonkey09 on September 04, 2019, 10:52:38 amclimbers are creatures of habit. Look at the reaction to the whites being discontinued.
Quote from: SA Chris on September 04, 2019, 10:41:37 amQuote from: NaoB on September 04, 2019, 06:54:51 amIt makes me feel sad reading all these comments...... There are lots of boot demos happening across the UK. At least try the new stuff and give it a proper chance, don't hold on to ancient opinions that are not relevant any more.Why should it sadden you?It saddens me because I know the boreal team well, they are a family business and lovely people, who I see trying really hard to fight against long-held opinions that are out of date. They have had to work extra hard to prove themselves and yet many still don't give them a chance.
They need some attention-craving blowhards!