Submited By: Jason Watson on 11/08/2011
This is a great shoe , if you want something that ticks most of the boxes this is the one , a bread and butter shoe .
I'm not sure if there is a shoe out there that can cover every aspect perfectly ( if there is please let me know ) . This shoe edges very well , is more than fine on a overhang ( there are more aggressive shoes that are better though ) , and i'm no slab climber but these shoes will get you up one . The valcro system is as handy as it gets ( fast on and off , which is handy when there ultra tight ) . The heal is not a perferct fit for me but that kind of suits , as there is a bit of space in there to take the sting out of heal hooks ...
They are well made and last the distance , i climb 5-6 days a week indoors and out , and they just don't seem to wear out . They will stretch a little over five or so decent sessions ( get comfy ish ) , and after a few ( 4 or 5 ) hard months will stretch a little more ( get a little loose ) but this is to be expected ...
Fit ... 5.10's tend to be a lot tighter fitting than European made shoes , so perhaps try before you buy if you are not used to the 5.10 sizing . You do want them tight though right !
So to sum up a great all round , convenient shoe for training and most sends . I use the Verde's when i need something slighly better/tighter ( laces ) , but i hate having to do up laces every 5 miutes , and save them for when there needed . If you are new to climbing these shoes can do you no wrong , and will get you standing on some small stuff . They will last you as you progress and it will take a long time if ever before you out grow there capabilities ... anyway Blah Blah Blah
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