Evening Sends blogger, Andrew Bisharat, just did a review of three different climbing shoes. One little piggy was Evolv, one little piggy was Scarpa, and the third, more superior, little piggy was La Sportiva. I am unflinchingly, and unapologetically, biased when it comes to La Sportiva. My first climbing shoes were Nagos and my first approach shoes were the Boulder X. If it ain't broke....
Anyway, here are the reviews if you are interested:
Evolv Shaman – http://eveningsends.com/2012/01/evolv-shaman/
Scarpa Instinct – http://eveningsends.com/2012/01/scarpa-instinct/
La Sportiva Pythons – http://eveningsends.com/2012/01/la-sportiva-pythons/
I am also on a hunt for my next great shoe. My love affair with Sportiva will most definitely continue. And as a reminder to all, I'll be in Bishop in 4.5 days. Don't be jealous. Ok you can be a little bit jealous. In this wonderful town resides a wonderful store, full of magical things and hopes and dreams. Obviously, I am referring to Wilson’s Eastside Sports. There I will have the opportunity to try on almost any climbing shoe I desire.
The local REI only carries three women’s Sportiva shoes: Nagos, Mythos, and Muiras. My Nagos are an amazing shoe, but I definitely feel ready for something a little more aggressive. While the Mythos is incredibly comfortable, I believe, without a doubt, that it would be a step backward for me. I had the opportunity to try on the Muiras, and I really liked this shoe. My only hold up is that I think I want to try velcros this time around. The lace-up Muiras are totally sweet with their checkered pattern along the laces. But the velcro Muiras, for whatever reason, have flowers on them. FLOWERS. I’m a grown woman. I don’t want little daisies on my shoes. Nevertheless, the shoe itself fit like a glove.
I’ve been eyeing the Katanas for a couple months now. I have yet to try them on, but I think it could be true love. From what I can tell, they are slightly less aggressive than Muiras, but definitely a step up from the Nagos. I wonder which shoe I will choose!? The suspense is hardly bearable, it must be killing you as well!
Sincerely,
It's time to go shopping! yayyy!
Anyway, here are the reviews if you are interested:
Evolv Shaman – http://eveningsends.com/2012/01/evolv-shaman/
Scarpa Instinct – http://eveningsends.com/2012/01/scarpa-instinct/
La Sportiva Pythons – http://eveningsends.com/2012/01/la-sportiva-pythons/
I am also on a hunt for my next great shoe. My love affair with Sportiva will most definitely continue. And as a reminder to all, I'll be in Bishop in 4.5 days. Don't be jealous. Ok you can be a little bit jealous. In this wonderful town resides a wonderful store, full of magical things and hopes and dreams. Obviously, I am referring to Wilson’s Eastside Sports. There I will have the opportunity to try on almost any climbing shoe I desire.
The local REI only carries three women’s Sportiva shoes: Nagos, Mythos, and Muiras. My Nagos are an amazing shoe, but I definitely feel ready for something a little more aggressive. While the Mythos is incredibly comfortable, I believe, without a doubt, that it would be a step backward for me. I had the opportunity to try on the Muiras, and I really liked this shoe. My only hold up is that I think I want to try velcros this time around. The lace-up Muiras are totally sweet with their checkered pattern along the laces. But the velcro Muiras, for whatever reason, have flowers on them. FLOWERS. I’m a grown woman. I don’t want little daisies on my shoes. Nevertheless, the shoe itself fit like a glove.
I’ve been eyeing the Katanas for a couple months now. I have yet to try them on, but I think it could be true love. From what I can tell, they are slightly less aggressive than Muiras, but definitely a step up from the Nagos. I wonder which shoe I will choose!? The suspense is hardly bearable, it must be killing you as well!
Sincerely,
It's time to go shopping! yayyy!
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