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213

climber
Where the Froude number often >> 1
Apr 20, 2011 - 01:18am PT
Very sad tale indeed. I am happy and proud to own a pair of JB's self-titled shoe. For some reason, the JB in an 11 fits perfect though I have worn 9.5 in Five-Ten for the past 12 years. Rockin shoe. My tribute, a self-belayed flag on the inaugural day on the rock with John's footwear:

justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Apr 20, 2011 - 01:46am PT
Well- since this was a resurrection my original post there seems weird. Please disregard post #1 since they are gone now.

I love my JB hightops (in spite of the sizing issues). I'm lucky to have obtained a back-up pair since they have long been my go-to regular climbing shoe. Finding a replacement will really suck since there is no comparable shoe these days.

RIP Acopa



redrocker

climber
LV, NV
Apr 20, 2011 - 04:01am PT
Not sure, but it's very likely that Desert Rock Sports here in Vegas still has some Acopa shoes in stock.

http://desertrocksportslv.com/
(Web site hasn't been updated in some time but the address and phone number are still good.)
drunkenmaster

Social climber
santa rosa
Apr 20, 2011 - 04:09am PT
Ihateplastic

Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
Topic Author's Reply - Apr 20, 2011 - 11:13am PT
Ron, Thanks for recalling that proposal about Lynn. I was not knocking her in any way, I just remember hearing/reading that she was planning to step forward and "fill John's shoes."
Banquo

Trad climber
Morgan Hill, CA (Mo' Hill)
Apr 20, 2011 - 12:05pm PT
I've been wanting a pair of JB boots but held off hoping to get to Wilson's and figure the size out. I guess I am too late.
this just in

climber
north fork
Apr 20, 2011 - 12:21pm PT
Love mine, thanks to Acopa.
Banquo

Trad climber
Morgan Hill, CA (Mo' Hill)
Apr 20, 2011 - 12:48pm PT
So, in my La Sportivas I wear a 42, what's that in a JB?
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Apr 20, 2011 - 01:14pm PT
Just a warning.. I always had to go 1-2 sizes larger than my street shoe with Acopa. They always had trouble getting the sizing consistent. Try them on in person if you can or order from someone who will exchange or take returns.
ron gomez

Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
Apr 20, 2011 - 01:20pm PT
Oh Simon, I was answering Ana's question. Didn't think you were knocking Lynn. Yer good Bro!
Peace
FeelioBabar

Trad climber
One drink ahead of my past.
Apr 20, 2011 - 01:31pm PT
SO bummed about Acopa's demise. SO bummed.

Was lucky enough to find two pairs of JB's in my size for 65 a piece shipped to my house.

Now I'm scouring for a couple pairs of legends.

JB lives!

dangry

Trad climber
the bay-sierra complex
Apr 20, 2011 - 04:58pm PT
Locker,
How much of the Acopa rubber you got? And would you be willing to sell me a portion, say two pairs worth of coverage?
msiddens

Trad climber
Mountain View
Apr 20, 2011 - 05:11pm PT
weird, was just checking last week a both Wilson's and MMS- neither had Acopa's that I could find.
Ihateplastic

Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
Topic Author's Reply - Apr 20, 2011 - 05:54pm PT
It's all good Ron... I was just clarifying for Ana that I had heard/read that somewhere and was not yanking it out of my yahoo.
Banquo

Trad climber
Morgan Hill, CA (Mo' Hill)
Apr 20, 2011 - 06:53pm PT
I just ordered a pair of JB's from Mammoth Mountaineering Supply. Hope they fit.
Banquo

Trad climber
Morgan Hill, CA (Mo' Hill)
Apr 22, 2011 - 02:25pm PT
Nope, ordered my street shoe size and they are way too small.

US shoe size is determined from the length of the foot. Your shoe size is 3 times the length - 22. My foot is 10.5 inches long so:

(10.5" x 3) - 22 = 9.5 my street shoe size
A size 10 foot would be (10 + 22)/3 = 10.67" or about 0.17" longer

I measure the inside length of a climbing shoe that fits and I get 9.7" inches. I measure the inside length of an Acopa JB size 9.5 and I get 9.3" inches

So, I would probably need about a size and a half bigger or size 11.

I also found that the left shoe is just a bit smaller than the right.

I guess I'll send them back.
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Apr 22, 2011 - 05:10pm PT
They are toast, at least for now. stock up where you can. save a pair of 8.5 Scramblers for me!
ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
bouldering
Apr 22, 2011 - 06:21pm PT
Here is the ebay source I mentioned upthread. They have 3 or 4 models in stock - including JBs. http://stores.ebay.com/homengardenhut__W0QQLHQ5fSellerWithStoreZ1QQ_sasiZ1QQ_sidZ0?LH_TitleDesc=1&_nkw=acopa
maldaly

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Apr 22, 2011 - 06:38pm PT
>Señor Ron Gomez, upon re-reading of my post I realize that I unintentionally pointed a finger at Dario. Didn't mean to be so blunt and certainly didn't mean it to be capricious. I can't imagine how hard that decision was.
Mal
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Apr 22, 2011 - 06:45pm PT
Cool locker! Sorry to miss you guys the other day.
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