BUTORA Unisex Acro Rock/Indoor Climbing Shoes

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La Sportiva’s pricing fluctuates, but as of this writing the Skwama starts cheaper than the Solution. The difference in performance isn’t great, and for some climbers the Skwama may be a more versatile buy. Either way, it’s a strong value. Slip-On: Slip-on models, or “slippers,” provide the least in terms of adjustability. However, they are popular among climbers because they’re very comfortable and they’re easy to slip on and off in between climbs. Instead of the standard male and female versions typical of climbing shoes, the Acro come in either wide or narrow feet. When sized correctly, these shoes provide the performance you need without sacrificing comfort. The last major thing to consider when buying shoes is whether you want a pair that’s made from leather or synthetic fabrics.In addition to profile, when choosing a pair of climbing shoes for wide feet, you’ll also have to decide which closure system is best for your needs. You have three main types of closure systems to choose from: While these shoes are an acceptable choice as a beginner shoe, the price tag attached may make this shoe more shoe than is necessary. However, for an intermediate or advanced climber, the Vapor V makes a fine addition to a climbers arsenal. We’ll discuss several different shoe characteristics that affect how climbing shoes feel and perform on your feet. Stiff vs. Soft Shoes Slip-on: much like slippers, these shoes rely on stretchy fabric to slip the foot in. While easy to slip on and off, they may become loose after some time. Not as secure as other closures, these shoes are best for the gym.

The newer Theory is softer, but the Solution Comp edges better due to a partial 0.9 mm midsole that supports just the toe box area. A member of La Sportiva’s performance line, the Otaki women’s version is a medium-volume, moderately aggressive model that users find incredibly comfortable for a fairly wide variety of foot types while giving an almost-elite performance. My street shoe is about a 42.5 EU, so I got these in a 42, which felt similar to a 39.5 in La Sportiva. When compared to other shoes, they feel great straight out of the box. While I wouldn’t recommend taking these along for your next big trad expedition, they do offer a slightly higher level of comfort than other leading bouldering shoes. The VerdictClimbers who try these on for the first time often find the Miura VS’s grip on tiny bumps and ripples a revelation, confidently standing on footholds they can barely see and would not have considered in other shoes. The thermoplastic midsole stiffens the shoe providing excellent support for edging without fatiguing your foot. While we considered anointing this model as the best climbing shoe in our Overall category, its peak performance potential is still slightly less than the Miura VS. This means the Katana Lace can still outperform 99% of us mortal climbers and our abilities!

The unlined leather upper allows your feet to breath while enabling you to slip them on like other climbing slippers. A single velcro strap prevents the shoe from pulling off when heel hooking. The downturned sole and sensitivity in the toe box make the Theory a dream on the radically overhanging terrain often encountered while gym climbing. Your toes will feel like another set of fingers with their ability to positively grasp small chips and wrap around jugs. The NIAD VCS isn’t great at anything, but it’s good at everything. And if you can get the sizing right, you can wear the shoes all day and still climb at a relatively high level on any terrain. You also get high-performing soft rubber with Five Ten Stealth C4. The La Sportiva Theory is a purpose-made climbing shoe for hard indoor bouldering and competition climbing. With a single velcro strap and slipper-like comfort, it’s incredibly sensitive but offers surprising edging ability thanks to La Sportiva’s P3 tensioned rand system and No-Edge sole technology. On the smallest footholds in the most tenuous terrain, they were one of few shoes that I felt could go toe-to-toe with the Solutions.

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A relative new omer to the climbing scene, this Korean climbing company has steadily been gaining fans. Starting with a few models, their shoes now encompass every style of shoe for every style of climbing. Known for their attention to detail, quality shoes, and the relative affordability of their products, the Butora Acro is no exception. If you already have rubber preferences, they may come into play on high-performance shoes. If you don’t, I wouldn’t worry about it — focus on fit instead. How We Tested Field Testing Although it did well in most circumstances, the Miura VS couldn’t hang with the big guns when push came to shove. It was less confident on tiny footholds, especially on severely overhanging terrain. With so many intermediate climbing shoes to choose from, it is difficult to know what to look for. With our recommendations, the search for the right shoe for you is much easier. That being said, how do you choose the best intermediate climbing shoe for you? Climbing in the Futura feels as close to being barefoot as any shoe we’ve tried. The thin rubber lets you grasp any protruding hold with your toes like you would grab with your hand. The rigidity under your toes is just enough to provide amazing support, with the tensioned rand and No Edge sole adding to the feeling that you can stand securely on the smallest of footholds.