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thebravecowboy

climber
The Good Places
Aug 30, 2015 - 05:41pm PT
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Aug 30, 2015 - 05:46pm PT
I think that this approach sandal thing is strictly Cali. You guys/gals lose the will to live if you think you're not connected to the beach.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Aug 30, 2015 - 06:03pm PT
SLR....you encapsulated it in a nutshell. It has to be fashion over function. Geez....and they talk about Eldo Prancers.
Batrock

Trad climber
Burbank
Aug 30, 2015 - 07:25pm PT
Teva made a guide sandal several years ago with Five Ten dotted rubber, this was way back in 1990-95 I think and have not seen them since then, I still have my pair and they are going strong.

I'm not a fan of sandals for approach shoes, too bulky and heavy. Ok for Josh or anywhere with a short approach but I'll stick with real shoes like Guide Tennies that I can climb in and will protect my feet.
k-man

Gym climber
SCruz
Topic Author's Reply - Aug 31, 2015 - 08:43am PT
It has to be fashion over function. Geez....and they talk about Eldo Prancers.


Nah, function over stubbed toes.


On Grade IVs in the Valley (and things you had to walk off of), I hated to have a pair of heavy approach shoes bolted onto my harness as I climbed. When the Sportiva sticky-rubber sandals came out, those were the ticket. You could easily get off El Cap with 'em, as well as most other summits in Yosemite.

Five Fingers sound cool, sure. And heck, they even make your feet stronger (or so I heard).
Wade Icey

Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
Aug 31, 2015 - 09:23am PT
I've done a few approach/descents in Tevas but always seem to get a pebble under my foot, then you have to stop and pull the Teva away from your foot and shake the pebble out, annoying.


in the kayaking world this is known as "the guides walk."
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