Tuesday, February 28, 2012

evolv Men's Bandit SC Climbing Shoe

evolv Men's Bandit SC Climbing Shoe Review



evolv Men's Bandit SC Climbing Shoe Feature

  • All around versatility in a comfortable fit. Third strap creates a super snug fit
  • Dual layer red upper enhances structure and support. Microfiber provides balance of comfort and performance
  • Asymmetrical (KA-1 Last). Synthetic non-stretch Synthratek upper.
  • 4.2 mm TRAX high friction rubber sole. VTR3D variable thickness rand (thicker in front tox area). MX-P: 1.5 mm full-length midsole
  • Weight: 18.2 oz per pair (size 9).
The Bandit's strong structure owes itself to a double layer perforated upper and an improved heel cup. Ideal for gym and sport climbers. The Bandit SC is a versatile medium stiff shoe with a chiseled toe box that offers responsive edging for all types of climbing. The combination of a non-stretch synthetic upper and comfortable microfiber lining make it a favorite for bouldering and sport climbing in comfort. The Bandit SC sports a convenient three opposing direction strap hook-and-loop closure system which increases connectivity between your foot and the shoe.


Monday, February 27, 2012

Mad Rock Men's Concept 2.0 Climbing Shoe

Mad Rock Men's Concept 2.0 Climbing Shoe Review



Mad Rock Men's Concept 2.0 Climbing Shoe Feature

  • Mad Rock's 2011 flagship shoe
  • AES-1 Midsole design
  • Hemp footbed
  • RS Rand System
True to Mad Rock's tradition of being an innovator, the Concept 2.0 is packed with performance-oriented features to make the most of your climbing. A new material called Power Flex creates an upper with a tight, glove-like fit but without the pain than can be associated with other climbers. Plus an innovative rubber concave sole creates a cup that you can use to grab at features like a hand. And to keep life more comfortable once you land, a hemp foot bed controls odors while also minimizing stretch. Following in Mad Rock's tradition of being an innovator, we've incoproated all of our next gen features into one shoe. We've spent countless hours developing a new a material called the Power Flex Upper which allows for a tight, glove-like fit WITHOUT the pain that is inherent with other performance shoes. By infusing a two-way brushed polyester material with our new Science Fiction 3.0 formula, you can get that performance-like fit with minimal breaking in. The Con series models are also the first climbing shoes to incoporate the use of a 3D molded polycarbonate midsole. The Concept 2.0 uses our AES-1 Midsole design to provide a stiff flex that never breaks down. The combination of our AES-1 midsole and 3D molded rubber concave sole creates a cup that you can use to grab at features like a hand. A hemp foot bed keeps odors under control while also minimizing stretch. As with all of our new 2011 models, the Concept 2.0 is manufactured with our new R2 rand system that increases heel and arch tension but allows for a more sensitive and comfortable fit.


Saturday, February 25, 2012

evolv Prime SC Climbing Shoe

evolv Prime SC Climbing Shoe Review



227807 Features: Edge and smear with plenty of grip provided by the Trax XT-5 high-friction rubber outsoles Keep your feet comfortable and cool with a perforated Synthratek synthetic upper and tongue with a soft cotton liner for added next-to-skin comfort Get improved sensitivity and coverage through the toes with the increased toe rand coverage Secure 3-strap closure locks your foot into place A great shoe for climbers with wider feet Specifications: Upper: synthetic Lined: yes Sole: rubber


Thursday, February 23, 2012

Mad Rock Men's Drifter Climbing Shoe

Mad Rock Men's Drifter Climbing Shoe Review



Mad Rock Men's Drifter Climbing Shoe Feature

  • 2 Strap closure
  • 223 grams
Don't let this shoe's looks fool you. Having climbed grades up to V15, the Drifter proves an astonishingly great value. By steering clear of some of Mad Rock's more technical features, this wallet friendly classic puts competition on it's wake.


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

La Sportiva Miura Shoe - Men's

La Sportiva Miura Shoe - Men's Review



La Sportiva Miura Shoe - Men's Feature

  • Comfortable lined leather upper
  • Aggressive down-turned toe
  • Proven Miura slip lasted construction (PD75 last)
  • Refined and ultra-sensitive 1.1 mm. Laspoflex midsole in forefoot
  • 4 mm. Vibram XSV sole
103641 Features: Edge small crevices and pockets in 4 mm Vibram XS Grip rubber while a Powerhinge and dynamic slingshot heel band focus your energy at the toe box for superior sensitivity Get an inside edge sweet spot with the offset, asymmetrical toe box that puts power at the big toe While you get superior climbing ability, get enhanced comfort when you cinch up the 8-panel Dentex-lined leather uppers' speed lacing system Your arches are supported by the light, thin, yet torsionally rigid fiber-laminate Laspoflex midsole Specifications: Upper: leather Lined: yes Outsole: Vibram XS Grip rubber


Tuesday, February 21, 2012

La Sportiva Python Rock Climbing Shoe

La Sportiva Python Rock Climbing Shoe Review



225840 Features: Stick to the rock with high friction, 35 mm Vibram XS Grip 2 rubber outsoles Soft leather uppers provide a snug, comfy fit Avoid sweat and chafing with the moisture-wicking interior liner Get maximum rubber coverage and a performance fit with the asymmetrical heel design Dial in the fit with the elastic hook-and-loop closure strap that provides a high-tension fit Specifications: Upper: leather Lined: yes Sole: 35 mm Vibram


Monday, February 20, 2012

FiveTen Men's Spire Climbing Shoe

FiveTen Men's Spire Climbing Shoe Review



FiveTen Men's Spire Climbing Shoe Feature

  • Stealth C4 Rubber
Perfect for all-day climbing in comfort, the Spire shoe from Five Ten is a climber's dream. The leather shoe molds comfortably to your foot with its lace-up front and easy double pull-on loops, and its slingshot heel keeps your foot perfectly in place. The Five Ten Spire has been a best-selling climbing shoe for years thanks to its comfortable fit and excellent price. With bomber durability, the Spire survives the learning curve of beginning climber's footwork. These unlined shoes conform to your feet as they stretch about a half size, which is why they make a great choice for long days on the rock where comfort is a priority. Sticky Stealth C4 rubber provides plenty of friction for desperate smearing, and a stiff forefoot edges well.

Product Features
  • Material: leather
  • Sole: Stealth C4
  • Last: slip
  • Footbed:
  • Lacing: standard
  • Asymmetrical Curvature: low
  • Weight:
  • Recommended Use: rock climbing
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year


Sunday, February 19, 2012

Black Diamond Momentum AL Climbing Harness - Men's (2011)

Black Diamond Momentum AL Climbing Harness - Men's (2011) Review



Black Diamond Momentum AL Climbing Harness - Men's (2011) Feature

  • Traditional, fold-back waistbelt buckle
  • Bullhorn-shaped OpenAir waistbelt built with Dual Core Construction
  • Patent-pending trakFIT leg loop adjustment for easy, worry-free adjustability of OpenAir leg loops
  • Adjustable, releasable rear elastic riser. 4 pressure-molded gear loops. 12 kN-rated haul loop
  • SIZING: SM - Waist 27-30"/69-76cm, Legs 18-22"/45-56cm; MD - Waist 30-33"/76-84cm, Legs 20-24"/51-61cm; LG - Waist 33-36"/84-91cm, Legs 22-26"/56-66cm; XL - Waist 36-39"/91-99cm, Legs 24-28"/61-71cm; XXL - Waist 40-45"/100-114cm, Legs 26-30"/66-76cm
The Momentum AL gives climbers of any discipline the same comfort, ventilation and durability that Black Diamond harnesses are known for, at a price fit for dirtbags and new climbers alike. We outfitted the Momentum AL with a traditional waistbelt buckle and our trakFIT leg loop adjustment system, which uses a simple, secure slide adjuster to quickly and easily adjust the diameter of the leg loop and provide a wide range of fit. The waistbelt is built with our Dual Core Construction, which uses two slim bands of high-tensile webbing on the outer edges of the waistbelt and a venting OpenAir foam insert in the center to offer breathable, lightweight comfort without pressure points.


Thursday, February 16, 2012

Mammut Karma Climbing Shoes (For Men and Women)

Mammut Karma Climbing Shoes (For Men and Women) Review



CLOSEOUTS . Mammut Karma climbing shoes offer a comfortable slip-on design with a slight asymmetric shape and downturn sole, making them ideal for sport climbing and bouldering. Synthetic leather upper Dual grab loops Unlined High-friction rubber outsole Weight: 14 oz. pr. (based on size 7½) Made in China By Mammut of Switzerland Unisex sizing, women order one size smaller Climbing and other related activities are inherently dangerous; anyone purchasing or using equipment for this purpose is personally responsible for getting proper instruction on its correct and safe use Visit our Climbing Gear Guide


Wednesday, February 15, 2012

FiveTen Men's Anasazi Lace-Up V2 Climbing Shoe

FiveTen Men's Anasazi Lace-Up V2 Climbing Shoe Review



FiveTen Men's Anasazi Lace-Up V2 Climbing Shoe Feature

  • Stealth C4 Rubber
Climbers love Five Ten's Anasazi for its ability to retain its original shape, wear after wear. The durable leather shoe features a lace-up design that keeps a custom fit, and its sturdy rubber sole will keep you in control journey after journey. 209983 Features: Slide your feet into the snug fit of the lined, lace-up Cowdura upper; the fit will stay the same, climb after climb Get high friction and sensitivity with the Stealth C4 rubber soles that provide superb edging ability Specifications: Weight per pair: 1 lb 1 oz Upper: Cowdura Lined: yes Sole: Stealth C4Specifications based on US Men's size 9


Sunday, February 12, 2012

Evolv Men's Pontas Lace Climbing Shoe

Evolv Men's Pontas Lace Climbing Shoe Review



Evolv Men's Pontas Lace Climbing Shoe Feature

  • double layer midsole 2mm half and 1mm full for stiff edging
  • Non stretch upper material for consistent performance
  • Speed lacing system
  • Narrow heel for lower volume feet
  • Additional rubber around toes allows for technical trad use
Rock-climbing just got a whole lot easier. This high-performance shoe is loaded up with great features to help you during climbs. The synthetic upper is perforated for breathability and non-stretch with stiff edging for a consistent fit. Additional rubber at the toe helps with hooking while a narrow heel shape cuts down on volume. With this laced on, you only need to look up and worry about your climb, not your shoe. When you turn over rock shoe design to one of the best climbers in the world, you've gotta figure you're going to get a great shoe like the Pontas Lace-Up rock shoe from Evolv Designed by Chris Sharma, this shoe's as tough as it gets with 1 and 1-2 midsoles, a tough, friction-rubber outsole, and high rand to keep you scumming and hooking in comfort Features: When we say a shoe's got sole, we mean it; edge with precision with the full 2 mm midsole and half 1 mm midsole coupled with the 42 mm TRAX XT-5 high friction rubber sole You'll have a glove-like fit thanks to the added support and stiffness in the forefoot and heel Protect your toes and get a better grip while hooking and scumming with the higher toe rand crafted from Trax high friction rubber Spend more time climbing and less time lacing with the speed lacing system that allows for sensitive tension adjustments Specifications: Upper: Non-stretch Synthratek synthetic upper Lined: yes Sole: 42 mm TRAX XT-5 high friction rubber


Saturday, February 11, 2012

Evolv Women's Electra VTR Climbing Shoe

Evolv Women's Electra VTR Climbing Shoe Review



Evolv Women's Electra VTR Climbing Shoe Feature

  • 1mm half length midsole
  • Non stretch upper material for consistent performance
  • Perforated upper for breathability and comfort
  • Lower volume toe box, arch and heel for improved women's fit
Evolv's top selling women's shoe just got better. The Elektra VTR has all the same great features as the original Elektra plus more. A low volume toe box, arch, and heel provides optimum performance without forfeiting any comfort.


Friday, February 10, 2012

Mad Rock Men's Con-Cept High-Performance Lace-Up

Mad Rock Men's Con-Cept High-Performance Lace-Up Review



Mad Rock Men's Con-Cept High-Performance Lace-Up Feature

  • Featuring the stickiest new Science Friction rubber
  • Premium leather upper
  • Dual density concave sole
If you're looking for an all-terrain climb shoe that's simple yet hard-working, Mad Rock offers its Con-Cept. With its full, offset lace-up construction for security and its concave sole for superior edge contact, you can tackle any surface in any weather condition with maximum foot and toe strength. For those who prefer the more precise nature of a lace-up shoe over the ease of a hook and loop closure, the Concept is otherwise identical to the groundgreaking Conflict model. As with the other models in the Con Series (Conflict and Contact), the Concept sports the latest generation of Mad Rocks DDS technology, the concave sole. As a function of its shape, the concave sole is more "cupped" to ensure unparalleled edge contact, and it engages the wearers foot and toe strength to grab at footholds with a talon-like grip. Now, isn't that a nice Concept?


Thursday, February 9, 2012

Five Ten Supermocc Climbing Shoe - Men's

Five Ten Supermocc Climbing Shoe - Men's Review



Five Ten Supermocc Climbing Shoe - Men's Feature

  • Stealth Mystique Rubber
225876 Features: Get a secure, sticky grip with Stealth Mystique rubber outsoles that are slightly thinner for improved feedback and performance but super-tough to prevent deformation Get added protection with the rands that extend all of the way around the toe box for added coverage to making this THE shoe for crack climbing Split toe rand provides even more sensitivity when climbing cracks A more secure heel cup for a no-slip fit that makes for improved heel hooking Durable, yet supple split-grain leather uppers provide a comfortable, slightly forgiving fit Specifications: Upper: split grain leather Lined: Sole: rubber


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Five Ten Coyote VCS Canvas Climbing Shoe - Men's

Five Ten Coyote VCS Canvas Climbing Shoe - Men's Review



225634 Features: Get comfortable, forgiving fit in the unlined leather uppers that stretch to the shape of your feet Get high friction and sensitivity with the Stealth C4 rubber soles that provide superb edging ability Dial in the fit with 2 pull tabs that make them easier to get into and a Velcro closure so you can get in and out quicker Specifications: Upper: leather Lined: no Sole: rubber


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Evolv Women's Rockstar Pink Climbing Shoe

Evolv Women's Rockstar Pink Climbing Shoe Review



Evolv Women's Rockstar Pink Climbing Shoe Feature

  • 1.5mm full length midsole
  • Non stretch upper material for consistent performance
  • Perforated upper for breathability and comfort
  • Lower volume toe box, arch and heel for improved women's fit
  • Laces provide a comfortable custom fit
Now you can climb in high style with Evolv's Rockstar. The cushioned shoe provides the utmost in comfort along the way, while its bold color combo delivers a punch of attitude. The Rockstar which won the Editor's Choice Award from both Climbing and Rock & Ice magazine just got better! The new Rockstar features a new rand design, perforated tongue, and has a microfiber synthetic lining that provides performance in ultimate comfort. Built on a narrow, low volume last, these are perfect for women and men with low volume feet. These are ideal for sport, trad, and gym use. Turn heads and rock the crags and gym with the bold new Rockstar!


Sunday, February 5, 2012

Mad Rock Men's Mugen Tech Performance Velcro Shoe

Mad Rock Men's Mugen Tech Performance Velcro Shoe Review



Mad Rock Men's Mugen Tech Performance Velcro Shoe Feature

  • Featuring the stickiest new Science Friction rubber
  • Premium leather upper
  • Hemp lining limits stretch
  • Dual density concave sole
With its hemp lining, Mad Rock's Mugen is a high-performance rock shoe you can feel good about. Its easy, durable hook-and-loop closures and concave sole offer superior edge contact, so you can tackle any surface with a clear conscience. The next-gen version of Mad Rock's groundbreaking Mugen model boasts our new nature-friendly hemp lining and added performance because of the Mad Rock Power Upper and 3-D midsole. With its understated looks and environmental bona-fides. If you are looking for a feel-good, eco-friendly rock shoe with limit-shattering performance, step right up. Think New Mugen on Steriods.