sketchfest Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 I'm starting to look for a good, durable pair of low top approach shoes, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 Yo sketch--I picked up a pair of sportivas at US Outdoor for $29. I don't recall the model but for that coinage I didn't much care. They are comfy and holding up well so far. I was replacing a pair of 5.10 mountain masters (my second pair from 5.10). Although they lasted a long time I felt the upper was not sturdy enough for lengthy approaches, even on smooth terrain. The Guide Almighty held up really well and was plenty sturdy but mucho dinero. The sportivas are a discontinued shoe but look similar to the supernova. Â Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 The La Sportiva Boulders climb extremely well, but are cut narrow so my ankles 'roll' often when hiking down hill. Also they fit narrow feet best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 The Doctor got some Lowa something-or-other low-top approach shoes, and they are suuuuuper comfortable. Loving them, thankyouverymuch. And while they haven't seen too much extended trail time, they were kind to DFA's feet right outta the box for the nine-mile hike from Phantom Ranch to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, which was nice, and they continue to be cush and solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 Last sumnmer I got a pair of Garmont Stickyfingers or something like that. Kristin just got a very similar pair at Next Adventure for $60. They rock. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JoshK Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 I kinda dig my montrail storm GTXs. I even slogged up through 5 or 6 inches of fresh powder to the top of sahale one time in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 Â Morris, how'd you edit that with no evidence of editing? Too slick ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 it's a burly-boy talent big bawls required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 there's a checkbox to "mark as edited" or not, but only chickens use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 i like my 5.10 mountain masters. not sure about your durability concern there, though. i've only had mine one season ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 there's a checkbox to "mark as edited" or not, but only chickens use it. oh phuk, now ya went an done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 i like my 5.10 mountain masters. not sure about your durability concern there, though. i've only had mine one season ... my 5.10 guide almightys are sweet and hold up hella good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual_chocolate Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 Hey, how 'bout Clark Nature Walks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 where dat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordop Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 (edited) still looking for these: http://gusa.site.yahoo.net/og162-browse.html anybody seen 'em? They've got pocket glacier all over 'em Edited January 28, 2003 by jordop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 i like my 5.10 mountain masters. not sure about your durability concern there, though. i've only had mine one season ... Â Sole started wearing through after one season, which is faster than any other shoe, boot or sandal I've worn as an adult. Wore them canyoneering in Zion and they never got rid of that funk either. For the sake of marital bliss I tossed them on the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 I'm starting to look for a good, durable pair of low top approach shoes, any suggestions? Â i saw a climbing video once where Paul Piana approaches Smith Rock in a pair of Cowboy boots or something..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracked Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 Tevas, any day, any weather. I haven't worn anything else for months. And they are definitely "low top". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrogers Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 I had a pair of 5.10 mountain masters and thought they sucked. They didn't hike well, didn't climb well and fell part in a season. They felt like a big poofy pair of basketball shoes, although on the plus side the sticky rubber was pretty worthy. Still, big thumbs down IMHO. Â I picked up a pair of Garmont Sticky weekends, unfortunately a 1/2 size too small, but liked them a lot. I know Second Bounce still has a crapload of them new at $49 a pair, but with limited sizes. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottP Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 i saw a climbing video once where Paul Piana approaches Smith Rock in a pair of Cowboy boots or something..... Ron Kauk did that in one of those Masters of Stone videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 I have the guide allmighty's and I would sau much the same thing about them as Fred said about the Mountain Master: they don't hike well or climb particularly well but the rubber is good for slab approaches. I haven't worn them out yet but they don't strike me as being a particularly durable shoe, though I don't think they are any worse than lots of lightweight trail shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 Garmont Sticky Twist is the low-top version and looks like a good shoe; not too bulky. Also, Scarpa has a low-top that looks nice, but is spendy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 Canvas hi-tops like Converse All Stars so you look like Beckey and Schoening climbing in the 50's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 i saw a climbing video once where Paul Piana approaches Smith Rock in a pair of Cowboy boots or something..... Ron Kauk did that in one of those Masters of Stone videos. Â Yep, in the original MOS. And it was Yosemite, not Smith. Come on, Dru, pull your head out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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