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2nd pair

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Sam George · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2021 · Points: 0

I've been climbing in La Sportiva's Finales for 1 year and a half now. I recently got my first v6-v7 and feel like it's time for an upgrade. Along with that my friend that has done v14s told me I need some new ones any suggestions? I need something for overhang and slab I also need something that lasts for 2 hours 5 times a week. Thanks!

that guy named seb · · Britland · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 236

The obvious choice is solutions, moderately supportive as far as bouldering shoes, decent toe and heel hooking provided the heel fits you. you really need to take your shoes off though, 2 hours is far too long to be wearing shoes suitable for bouldering.

You could also try some some testerosa's or skwarma's if solutions don't fit. 

V6 in a gym? 

Matt Himmelstein · · Orange, CA · Joined Jun 2014 · Points: 194

What is it about the Finales that makes you think you need to upgrade?  I am not saying you need to keep climbing in those shoes, but just asking what the next shoe to get is misses the point.  What do you want your shoes to do for you and how much discomfort are you willing to accept.

Going to an aggressive bouldering shoe is fine, but they are not comfortable.  You are going to be in pain if you wear it for 2 hours straight, and a performance bouldering shoe is not the right shoe for slab climbing.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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