Montrail Method Rock Climbing Shoes (For Men)
$49.95
$80.00
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Item #19489
Closeouts. Montrail's Method slip-on rock climbing shoes are your new method to achieve better performance on the rock wall. Gryptonite HT (high test) outsole for insane stickDual side gores for a secure, comfortable fitPRFRM moldable foam in heel and toe sectionRubber reinforced suede uppersWeight: 1 lb. pr. Closeouts. China.Size Euro(US): 37½(5) 38(5½) 38½(6) 39(6½) 39½(6½-7) 40(7) 40½(7½) 41(8) 41½(8-8½) 42½(9) 43(9½) 43½(9½-10) 45½(11½) 46(12)
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A reasonably priced steep-climbing shoe
By midwest boulderer from Chicago, IL on 6/13/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Fair sensitivity, Great heel hooking
Cons:
Rubber durability, So-so vertical edging
Best Uses:
Bouldering, Indoor, Outdoor, Steep climbing
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Avid Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I picked up a pair of these shoes after hearing that they fit wider feet well. After about a year of use, I am glad to say that they've held up fairly well. I sized down one size from my street shoe and found that this gave me a great fit. Rather uncomfortably tight at first, but after a few sessions they broke in. I didn't pop them in the oven as suggested, but rather let the thermomoldable foam conform over time.
I primarily use these on steep/overhung climbs; they're great for heel and toe hooking as well as toeing in/pulling in with your feet. I haven't encountered the heel looseness that one of the other reviewers did, maybe we have different heel shapes/depths?
My only real complaint is that the rubber isn't as durable as some from other companies (la sportiva & 5.10). Also, they aren't my favorite shoe for vertical/edging climbs (dime edges etc...). The rand on my pair bulged out over the edge of the shoe, making edging a bit more difficult but still possible. All in all though, for the price of them these are a solid buy, especially if you have a wider forefoot and like the steep stuff.
By Mike Hawk from Orlando, FL on 6/4/2008
Sizing:
Feels half size too big
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Grippy rubber, Lightweight, Rapid OnOff, Thermal active fitting
Cons:
Not Adjustable, Not secure heel
Best Uses:
Bouldering, Indoor, Long Climbs
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Avid Climber
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Amazing fit - equal pressure against entire foot. Focuses lift on big toe. Very sensitive rubber around balls of feet and toes, but a little too soft for my taste. It's probably not a fantastic shoe for most outdoor climbing since real rock wears away rubber pretty fast, but they seem to hold up well against indoor composite and polymer holds. Since it's a slipper, make sure you get a pretty small size!
For an amazing fit, place them in an oven at 230 degrees for two minutes and then put them on your feet for at least ten minutes.
By Danny from Eastcoast on 5/21/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Best Uses:
crack climbing
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Avid Climber
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought two pairs of this shoe, one in a 42.5 and one in a 42. I found that after a couple of months in them they tended to come off during heal-hooks. When I dropped to the smaller pair I found the same problem after a few months, despite feeling incredibly tight, initially. You really can't take them off between problems because they are impossible to get back on while sweaty. The 42.5s also got a hole where the leather and rubber met, but no other quality problems. These are good for a wider foot, are good for toe hooks, and are great for crack climbing. The rubber is good but it doesn't wear down too quick.
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