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Santa Fe Climber Seeking Her SOLEmate--i.e. Shoe Unicorn

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Jade Gutierrez · · Santa Fe, NM · Joined Jun 2018 · Points: 60

Listen, I know this sounds like a Craigslist "Missed Connections" post, but hear me out!

Ever since Evolv and Butora decided to abandon the split-sized shoe market (rude, honestly), I've been facing a grim future of buying two pairs of shoes and creating a graveyard of mismatched leftovers in my gear bin. Given that good, aggressive climbing shoes go at $180 bucks a pop these days, I am getting desperate--especially since my trusty evolv oracles are on their final re-sole. My therapist says I need to "accept reality." I say I need to find YOU.

My feet, the dynamic duo:

  • Left Foot (the overachiever): Women's 8, EUR 39, Men's 6.5
  • Right Foot (the slacker): Women's 7, EUR 38, Men's 5

Your feet (hopefully):

  • The EXACT OPPOSITE. Like if our feet were to shake hands, they'd be perfectly symmetrical. A foot yin to my foot yang.

Imagine the possibilities! We could:

  • Split shoe purchases like divorced parents splitting custody
  • Become climbing partners bound by financial necessity
  • Start a support group called "Sole Mates"

If you're out there, scrolling through this post with one big foot and one slightly-less-big foot, wondering if the universe has a plan for you—THIS IS IT. This is your sign. I am your destiny. Well, your foot destiny.

Please, I'm begging you. My wallet can't take much more of this.

-Jade

mcarizona · · Flag · Joined Feb 2007 · Points: 190

Great request!  And shoes are WAY too much $!  Good luck

Daniel Joder · · Barcelona, ES · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0

Bump, for one of the best posts I have read lately. Good luck!

Ryan Enright · · Saratoga Springs, NY · Joined Jun 2019 · Points: 0

Bump! My buddy found his sole mate finally, years after a ground fall broke his foot and left him standing disproportional for life. Have hope, they’re out there somewhere. He was also a champion for butora until they stopped splitting sizes. Im positive UnParallel is still doing split sizes, if you’ve never tried the brand, they are fantastic. 

Where's Walden · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2013 · Points: 286

Hey I'm actually looking for a "Shunicorn" as well. I need someone who loves unparallel shoes and wears about a Eur 43 on the left and eur 44 on the right. I am 44 left and 43 right.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Arizona & New Mexico
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