In reply to RBonney:
> (In reply to UKC Gear) Has anyone tried any of the Andrea Boldrini shoes?
I did pick up a second hand pair of the apache 5, mainly for the reason you've pointed out,they are a bit bloody pricey!
But anyway, they are a little big forthe given size in terms of volume, also they are about half a size to big for length-wise for me to really give a fair appraisal on a 'performance' fit BUT saying that i've still managed to work Font 6B+/7A indoors and out in them and happily bimbled about on indoor sport up to 6b+/6c as long as the feet hasn't been to thin.
I reckon fitted well they could even work well on thin stuff.
One thing to consider (with the apache 5 at least) is that narrow feet may have trouble getting them snug, and i personally fit the velcro arrangement doesn't offer much adjustment around the bridge of the foot. Mine could be a little 'pre-stretched' by their previous owner, but i've read the micro-fiber Andrea Boldrini use doesn't stretch much. The rubber is good though.
Ellis Brigham seem to stock them now as well as Banana Fingers, So maybe if you have a local-ish EB store pop down there? Might be worth giving them a bell first though, not all the shops hold them in stock, but they will move stock around the stores if given time.
Sorry for the rant, but was trying to give a answer of sorts!
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