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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Aug 30, 2015 - 05:46pm PT
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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.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Aug 30, 2015 - 06:03pm PT
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SLR....you encapsulated it in a nutshell. It has to be fashion over function. Geez....and they talk about Eldo Prancers.
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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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Aug 30, 2015 - 07:25pm PT
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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.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 31, 2015 - 08:43am PT
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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).
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Aug 31, 2015 - 09:23am PT
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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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