Why is it assumed that trad climbers want relaxed designs which emphasize comfort? I prefer a good technical shoe, even if I do have to tear it off in agony after every pitch. I have used Saltic Spirits (excellent beginners shoe), La Sportiva Cobras (not bad, stretched alot and are good for the gym) and La Sportiva Miuras (nice hard edge, not as good as Cobras for smearing). I think my next shoe will be the La Sportiva Venom; as it combines the fit of an unlined slipper with the last of the Miura (recent reviews have been very good). |