In reply to laughitup:
> Was thinking about trying the newer version as they have updated the heel a bit but was wondering if anyone else had tried them before shelling out on what still might be a dud.
I tried to shift to Katanas to replace my beloved Anasazis and they seemed a good fit in the shop (don't they always?). It immediately became obvious that they pressed down painfully on my big toe, and, after attempts to stretch the tight area, I eventually gave up on even keeping them just for hard problems on the wall.
Maybe it's just that they are slightly downturned and are designed to crimp the toes a bit, or maybe I have odd toes or a low pain threshold but I wouldn't be able to wear them for a whole route, never mind a whole day.
No problems with the heels though. Size 40 if anyone wants them.