By Boissal
From UT
Apr 6, 2009
| John McNamee wrote: Talk to anyone who resoles La Sportiva shoes and they will pretty much say the same thing. The quality of the build is poor. I stopped buying this brand years ago after having so many delamination issues. Also, since I have to buy two pair of shoes as I have one 9 and 9.5 foot, its sucks double time. Other manufacturers will sell you split sized shoes. Hopefully, the TC Pro shoes will be made to a higher standard. They look interesting.
I had one shoe delaminate after 2 pitches. I've had at least five pairs resoled 3 times each that are still climbing well. First 2 resoles they're pretty much like new, 3rd resole they tend to loose all camber and become slab shoes. Guess they work for some of us...
My experience is that they're more durable that any other brand I've tried. No experience with the odd size feet, that would suck | 
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By Tavis Ricksecker
From flagstaff, az
Apr 6, 2009
| I like Sportivas, I climb in them more than any other shoe. But they do seem to have less durability than other brands, and they cost more. I don't really mind the cost, but I wish Sportiva would make more durable shoes. And lose the gimmick lacing systems. |
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By Jaaron Mankins
From BAYFIELD, CO.
Apr 6, 2009
| SAL wrote: For one. The "J MAN" who the F is that? Whomever had nothing to do with this shoe.
I'm J MAN, and I had nothing to do with this shoe?! I just got a pair of the JB by Acopa. Work good in fat cracks and all around multi pitch shoe. The hightop also keeps the dirt out, but the TC Pro looks nice. |
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By Mike Larson
From Aurora, CO
Apr 6, 2009
| Their rock shoes may be up for debate, but LS' boots are without peer. Some of the best most innovative stuff on the market (that is, if they fit your foot; thankfully for me, they do:) |
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By Chase Gee
From Wyoming/ Logan Utah
Apr 6, 2009
| SAL wrote: The new Speedster they are releasing should be sweet. ANyone who liked the old mantra's or Mantra S would be siked to see this shoe. |
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By JacobD
From Flagstaff, AZ
Apr 7, 2009
| Does anyone know how the Gandolf differs from the five ten guide tennie, looks kind of the same. The guide tennie retails for less than $100, and climbs and hikes great. |
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By SAL
From broomdigiddy
Apr 7, 2009
| Chase Gee wrote: Sal, I heard the Speedster was supposed to be like the 5.10 projects with the prehensile action (a.k.a really thin rubber at the toes)any truth to that?
Yup. Thin rubber. If you ever saw the old mantra's it is an updated version of such. It is super thin. Almost like a beef'd leather sock with a forefoot of sticky rubber. Super sensative.
I like my Mantra S a lot. It is a different breed of shoe for sure though. |
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By SAL
From broomdigiddy
Apr 7, 2009
| JacobD wrote: Does anyone know how the Gandolf differs from the five ten guide tennie, looks kind of the same. The guide tennie retails for less than $100, and climbs and hikes great.
These are the main highlights that would be different the the guides. Sounds like a pretty high tech shoe. The main point being it is gonna stand up to numerous resoles. I actually heard when doing testing in italy some of those crazy euro's were hiking 13's in these.
Its like a hybrid shoe being half slip lasted and half board. I do not believe that has EVER been done. So it gives you the best of both worlds.
anyways. Heres the scoop from their site onthe tech features.
Slip lasted in the forefoot and board lasted in the back, the Gandalf is built around a 3D sculpted anatomical PU Lite midsole that molds to your foot. The white wash tanned leather on the upper repels salts and stays supple for the life of the shoe. This is the ultimate mountain shoe for technical alpine rock climbs and those unbelievable long days in the mountains. Hike in without the sock liner and then insert the sock liner stiffener to take up volume and send! |
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By squiddo
From Mountain View, CA
Apr 7, 2009
| man....some peeps need to lighten up. A lot of cash yet but informed decisions I suppose. The are interesting but I've had great experiences with LS. True, also some bad but in those cases their service resolved the matter and quick. |
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By vanishing spy
Oct 28, 2009
| So has anyone had a chance to try out the speedsters. I was checking them out in the shop and the sole seems a bit weird, kinda like some rubber glued on to a sock. Any reviews out there? |
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