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johntp
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 24, 2008 - 10:54pm PT
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Wow, humorous stuff here. Rich; tubes and bongs are a blast from the past.
Other than REI (pathetic selection), what shops are left to try on the shoooz? I live in south Orange county, So Cal. Guess I need to head up to Bishop and Mammoth. I definitely agree that one needs to find what fits in the shop and not on line. Prefer shopping the locals when possible, it just seems the mom and pop shops are (sadly) gone. It just seems there are no local outlets that offer a decent selection.
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apogee
climber
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Nov 25, 2008 - 12:23am PT
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Try A16 in Costa Mesa or Oceanside- probably a little better than REI. Nomad Ventures in Escondido or Temecula is probably the best choice, or swing by the JT location on your way to the Park.
In large part, you are having trouble finding a good 'mom & pop' store because too many people have gone to REI. Buy from local outfitters- stay away from big-box corporate monsters like REI. And tell a friend to do the same.
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nature
climber
Somewhere else....
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Dec 15, 2008 - 02:10am PT
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Bachar is hanging out around here chatting up his shoes so I went out and bought a pair. I was looking to get the JB's but got the Chameleon instead. The JB's didn't fit my foot right. I wear a size 9 street shoe. It wasn't until I had a pair of size 11's on that they felt comfy. I still might buy a pair though...
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Dec 15, 2008 - 02:37am PT
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I like my JB's and wear a 1/2 size larger than my street shoes.
I generally wear unusually small, tight shoes.
When in doubt go with Mythos, they do it all. for reference, I wear 38.5 in those.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Dec 15, 2008 - 09:09am PT
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Choice should be based on fit and function.
What will you be doing?
Smearing?
Edging?
Toe jamming?
Throwing at Bush?
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Prod
Trad climber
A place w/o Avitars apparently
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Dec 15, 2008 - 09:22am PT
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I think she dates the Fish, I'd watch out on that one. He could reek havoc.
Prod.
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kc
Trad climber
lg, ca
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Dec 15, 2008 - 10:33am PT
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Me, I like the Scarpa Techno. It has a great fitting boot, good edges, great rubber for slab, a fairly low toe profile, and it's a tiny bit stiffer in the midsole so it helps me when jamming finger cracks. My boyfriend bought them (big feet!)also and likes them. I'd get them a third or half size (yep, they do third sizes!) larger because despite the fact that they are unlined, they haven't really stretched out much. Weirdly, REI is carrying them this season (or at least at the one I go to in the Bay Area), so you might be able to check them out. Good luck!
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