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Climbing Shoes - Boreal Spiders, any thoughts? |
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26-Mar-2004 4:26:28 PM
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On 26/03/2004 neats wrote:
>But I'd also be interested in knowing the reasoning behind choosing velcro
>straps as opposed to lace ups and vice versa.
velcros and slippers are much quicker and easier to take on and off opposed to laces which take a bit longer (except for quick lacing systems which are comparable)..
velcros and slippers you want to have very snug around your toe-box as generally there is no adjustment around this area in comparison to lace-ups whih can be adjusted all the way. does that help at all?
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27-Mar-2004 4:01:58 PM
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Yes it does, thanks!
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29-Mar-2004 6:24:29 PM
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I wish I had fairy feet - my oversized monstrosities make me feel like godzilla stomping tokyo on any climb with smallish footholds.
Other than Rich's comment re toebox fit - I'm not sure your foot size is relevent to choosing slipper/velcro vs laced. I like velcro because I do a lot of my climbing in the gym and like being able to take shoes off/on between each climb.
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1-Apr-2004 11:44:59 AM
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I prefer lace up cos I want a snug fit.
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1-Apr-2004 12:32:00 PM
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no you're right ben. and neats you should be able to get a good fit for either type for whatever shape foot you have.. just try a few shoes on!
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1-Apr-2004 12:35:30 PM
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Yeah, will do. Will head into Lt Bourke St at some stage. Hopefully the VCC discount will come in handy.
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