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Which rock shoes to buy?
There are loads of deals at rock and run, and i don't know what to go for. I'm an intermediate climber.
The choice: Scarpa Dominator
Scarpa Reflex
Scarpa Vortex
Red Chilli Dos Equis
Red Chilli Habanero
Red Chilli Torro


Cheers for your advice

In reply to tombradley: Which ones fit you best?

In reply to tombradley: i agree that it would be best to go with which ones fit you best. Go to a shop and try the varous types on and see if they fit.

In reply to tombradley:

Clearly yes go for ones which fit. I have a pair of dominators and find them excellent inside and out

In reply to tombradley: As has already been said the ones that fit are best but Torro and Habanero both have very big heels, and I personally found Vortex to have too big a toe profile. I would recomend you try Red Chilli Phantoms; like Torros but a much better heel fit and softer, comfier leather.

In reply to tombradley:

I bought a pair of 5.10 Ascents on Friday and have climbed a fair amount on them now. They're great!

In reply to James Jackson: I've just worn through the toe of mine

In reply to James Jackson:


Good lad. You'll never look back!

In reply to BenP:

They are magical shoes, they really are!

In reply to tombradley:
out of that list i recommend either the velcro dominators or the dos equis.

SCARPA'S - much much much better make quality.
but if you are climbing below hvs 5b it qont really matter how technical they are- just get the good fitting cheap scarpas. they last ages.

neil.

In reply to tombradley:

get the ones, that are most comfortable!