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ClimbingOn
Trad climber
NY
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Jun 16, 2017 - 08:03am PT
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Butora is making them. I have not been impressed with Butora shoes or the company behind them. They simply take the flagship models from Five Ten and Sportiva and make their copies of them. Surprisingly this was how it was explained to me by the Butora rep.
I'll pass on BD shoes for now.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 16, 2017 - 08:07am PT
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It's more who is designing them than who is making them. I have been looking for a good crack climbing shoe ever since Scarpa (foolishly) discontinued the Techno. I'll certainly give them a look.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Jun 16, 2017 - 08:42am PT
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Ahh yes, Techno's. My favorite face climbing shoes. I guess that makes them versatile...
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briham89
Big Wall climber
santa cruz, ca
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Jun 16, 2017 - 10:09am PT
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That being said, I am disappointed that the more "trad" shoe of the bunch BD rolled out doesn't have a mid or high-top to it
Yep, seems like a miss.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 16, 2017 - 10:22am PT
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I'm not a fan of high topped shoes, they have always felt clunky to me from the Kaukulator to the TC Pro. I'd rather suffer thru the occasional episode of bloody ankle bones.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Jun 16, 2017 - 10:38am PT
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Hmmm...both the Kauks were and the TC Pros are pretty bomb - delicate ankle syndrome?
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Cragar
climber
MSLA - MT
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Jun 16, 2017 - 10:48am PT
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I agree on the donini high top comments...Fires were good and maybe even the Mariacher's but once I tried the arc I stayed low. High tops are for half pipes and bowls, 80's AirJordans were unstoppable!!
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jamatt
Social climber
Asheville, NC
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Jun 16, 2017 - 02:32pm PT
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I agree on the donini high top comments...Fires were good and maybe even the Mariacher's but once I tried the arc I stayed low. High tops are for half pipes and bowls, 80's AirJordans were unstoppable!!
The original canvas Vandals were pretty bomb too.
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nathanael
climber
CA
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Jun 16, 2017 - 04:55pm PT
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proprietary "NeoFriction" rubber.. hmm
I feel like good rubber is half the game and I don't have much faith in newcomers
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 16, 2017 - 05:23pm PT
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Newcomers? When it comes to climbing BD has walked their talk. I suspect they know what they're doing.
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Jun 17, 2017 - 06:02am PT
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Hey, Jim, don't go dissin' my kicks! My life would be empty, devoid of meaning without TC Pros. I should add that I'm a big boy--6'4"--with a size 12+ foot, so it's hard to get enough support. I have two pair and resole and rotate as needed. YMMV.
BAd
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Jun 17, 2017 - 07:58pm PT
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TC Pros are good for about 10 pitches, there like any average shoe after that, not worth the loot.
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Jun 17, 2017 - 07:59pm PT
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TC Pros are good for about 10 pitches, there like any average shoe after that, not worth the loot.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jun 17, 2017 - 08:48pm PT
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TC Pros are good for about 10 pitches, there like any average shoe after that, not worth the loot.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 17, 2017 - 08:53pm PT
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I am all for a new shoe by an experienced company like BD. Sonmany shoes are from Euro companies who don't understand, and seemingly can't sell, flat lasted, low toe profile trad/crack shoes. Scarpa had a winner in the original Techno but pulled it and their replacement doesn't donit for me.
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