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climber
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Mar 13, 2014 - 01:13am PT
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Some guy sneaks in a footwork gaff and no one comments?
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Mar 13, 2014 - 09:30am PT
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That looks good, but the date on that PR release is Jan 2013 coveloco!! So well over a year back. They haven't released them yet? I'm gonna copy/paste so it has longevity:
"FIRST LOOK: adidas Terrex Solo Stealth Approach Shoe
posted by Gurvinder Singh Gandu | January 28, 2013 at 2:59 pm
adidas, adidas Terrex Solo Stealth, approach shoes, climbing shoes
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You may have seen the adidas Terrex Solo approach shoe in recent years, but never like this.
In Fall 2013, adidas is set to introduce an updated version of the lightweight shoe, including a top-of-the-line Steath Rubber outsole. With insight from its sister brand Five Ten, the Terrex Solo Stealth is the first adidas shoe with the heavy duty compound rubber sole.
For those of you wondering what an approach shoe is, it’s the footwear climbers and alpinists use to go from their vehicles to the primary ascend point—it’s not quite as technical as actual climbing shoes, but offers a better lightweight option than traditional footwear.
So what’s so special about the Stealth outsole? Well according to adidas: “it offers unbeatable grip by flowing into microscopic irregularities that can be detected on any surface (in this case rocks) to form a secure bond.”
Along with the Stealth outsole, the Terrex Solo comes with an upgraded EVA foam midsole, which has been reinforced with a TPU film. In the heel of the shoe you’ll find Adiprene foam for impact absorption and comfort on long approaches. The shoe also features strategically placed loops on the heel so it can be attached to the rest of your gear with a carabiner.
The price point for the Terrex Solo Stealth is at $120. We’ll have an exact release date for the shoe shortly."
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spectreman
Trad climber
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Mar 13, 2014 - 09:36am PT
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I switched to Tenya shoes a few years back. Best shoes ever!
I love my Ra's. I've had 4 pairs.
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j-tree
Big Wall climber
Classroom to crag to summer camp
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Mar 13, 2014 - 10:18am PT
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The Gambits were my favorite shoe for quite a while until they discontinued them. TC Pros ftw now.
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Mar 13, 2014 - 10:47am PT
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^^^^
That's kind of funny. A super soft shoe, the gambit, replaced by a super stiff shoe the TC.
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Mar 13, 2014 - 10:49am PT
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I *heart* my 5 pairs of Grandstones.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Mar 13, 2014 - 10:57am PT
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Adidas' sister company 5.10?!?!?!
That's all I needed to hear.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Mar 13, 2014 - 11:03am PT
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For a long time I was in love with Costco brand blue jeans. About $13 each, and way more durable than any wanker yoga-inspired wannabe organically fair traded canvas climber pants. Those wanker yoga pants ripped in the knees the first time I wore them at Zander's Narrows Simulator. Those cheap blue-jeans can take a beating on climb after climb, all-day squeezing and groveling affairs, before the knees start to blow out.
About a year ago Costco switched it up, must have finally pushed the other vendor out of business because the new jeans have suckier material, no coin pocket, and they fit like a tree trunk with a big wide waist compared to the hips and legs. I've still bought some when I was desperate, but I've fanned out to Rustler jeans from Walmart.
Things change, life moves on, we must let go of that which was awesome in favor of that which the vendor thinks will make them more money.
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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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Mar 13, 2014 - 11:06am PT
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Love the rubber, I can look past the other imperfections.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Aug 30, 2015 - 07:42pm PT
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Bump for sad toes
Adding full foot orthotics to climbing shoes, hi-tops, that are a size up from my old, usual climbing shoe size.
Yikes I need Board lasted - Stiff - ? . .shoes Scarpa Techno x ?
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Aug 30, 2015 - 08:18pm PT
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How can Fluoride, report anything on shoes, She NEVER leads anything..
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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Aug 30, 2015 - 10:44pm PT
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Mar 13, 2014 - 09:30am PT
That looks good, but the date on that PR release is Jan 2013 coveloco!! So well over a year back. They haven't released them yet? I'm gonna copy/paste so it has longevity:
"FIRST LOOK: adidas Terrex Solo Stealth Approach Shoe
posted by Gurvinder Singh Gandu | January 28, 2013 at 2:59 pm
http://www.campsaver.com/terrex-solo-approach-shoe-men-s
Adidas Outdoor Terrex Solo Approach Shoe - Men's
$119.95/Now Only $95.96
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overwatch
climber
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Aug 30, 2015 - 10:46pm PT
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some great post on this thread especially from Jobee and pumpinleadinyurdumper
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Aug 31, 2015 - 05:53am PT
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This was my shoe, it's been La Sportiva ever since.
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Rolfr
Trad climber
La Quinta and Penticton BC
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Aug 31, 2015 - 10:25pm PT
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Anasazi Blanco lace up and velcro are the shitz for Joshua Tree. Yes they may only last 1 seasons but with one good Locker resole they last another 6 months. I buy them at the factory store for $65.00 plus the resole works out to $.75 per day, climbing three times a week.
For edging and smearing they can't be beat! For cracks TC Pro with stealth resole.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Look at this bullsh¡t
Ohana Kemp Surfboards
"Five and Dime" model.
Five Ten- still the best.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Is it just me, or are 5.10 shoes getting hard to find? Mountain Gear just lists a few closeouts now, and the local REI just carries Anasazi Moccasyms and Guide Tennies.
Someone please let me in on what's going on with them.
John
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Adidas Outdoor Terrex Solo Approach Shoe - Men's
These are the shidizzle for my skinny feet!! The last few times out I never bothered putting on my TC's they work so well.
As far as 5-10 is concerned, with big Walley Barker now at the helm I think they'll go GOLD!
They are trying to bridge into the mt. biker and skateboard world tho so climbing may be takin a back seat :(
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dee ee
Mountain climber
Of THIS World (Planet Earth)
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I can't support your enthusiasm for Mr. Wally Barker at the helm of 5.10. I have heard other many inside comments and fear for the 5.10 company and it's imminent demise.
Addidas isn't necessarily a good thing for 5.10 or Wally for 5.10. Only time will tell.
Too bad Charles Cole (was that his name?) is gone.
Wally, you out there?
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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^^^ well I didn't know anything of that:(
My hope would be that he's paying more attention to his gorgeous family instead of biznuss:)
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