Evolv Astroman???
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What do you think?? WIll this be the poor mans version of the TC Pro? or the same as the grandstones?? At least Evolv makes shoes in my size, and these are supposed to come in leather, if they ever come out. |
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have you tried testerosas? |
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Yes, but that's a different topic dummy. |
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no reason to start name-calling. |
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Poor man's TC Pros? More like TC Pros for people that don't have narrow euro feet. |
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man, evolv has perfected the art of making some fugly ass shoes... |
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Evolv says they will be out by the end of the month. |
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Sean H wrote:Poor man's TC Pros? More like TC Pros for people that don't have narrow euro feet.Disagree 100% with this. The TC Pro isn't narrow by any stretch of the imagination. Sportiva makes wide range of shoes and, depending on the last and shoe, they can be narrow or wider. Mythos are typically a narrow shoe (though the stretch like no other and can fit a lot of foot shapes). I have a fairly wide foot and climb almost exclusively in Sportiva shoes, including the TC Pro which is AWESOME. 5.10 is almost always a more narrow last and I've never fit in any of their shoes other than the Moc. |
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I have worn a pair of the Astroman's and they're a great shoe. By no means would I refer to them as a poor version of the TC Pro. Sportiva has the most expensive shoes on the market and being that Evolv is an American made shoe we pay less to purchase them in the states. If you were to buy Evolvs in Europe or elsewhere you would see a hike in their retail value as well. |
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I see these are hitting the e-tailers now. Any impressions on sizing ? Curious to know how stiff they are compared to the Acopa JB's and TC pro's. |
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Ive been climbing in the Astromans the past week. I wear an 11 - 11.5 street shoe and bought a 44.5. The 44 was too small. Its perfect for an all day shoe. They are a nice stiff shoe but very comfortable, slightly stiffer than the TC Pros. They have stretched about a 1/4 size so far. I just crank down on the laces a bit more then when they were new. My feet are average width and find the astromans are not too narrow and not too wide. |
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TC pros are wearing out, thinking about getting Astroman, but for now can't try on. Anyone used both Astro and TC pro and can comment on sizing? I called evolv but they were only marginally helpful. Seems like either 10 or 10.5 evolv sizing. I wear 42.5 TC pro. |
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mattm wrote: Disagree 100% with this. The TC Pro isn't narrow by any stretch of the imagination. Sportiva makes wide range of shoes and, depending on the last and shoe, they can be narrow or wider. Mythos are typically a narrow shoe (though the stretch like no other and can fit a lot of foot shapes). I have a fairly wide foot and climb almost exclusively in Sportiva shoes, including the TC Pro which is AWESOME. 5.10 is almost always a more narrow last and I've never fit in any of their shoes other than the Moc.As someone who fits European shoes for a living, I can say that you are definitely an exception. The Euro brands (Scarpa, Sportiva, etc) are narrow. This is a pretty widely known fact. Of course you are correct in saying that not all of the shoes are narrow. But in general, Euros have narrower feet and the brands reflect that. |
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Fiveten came out with a high top Anasazi that looks pretty rad. fiveten.com/products/footwe… |
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They are selling the Astroman on Zappos.com. If you are not sure of the size you can buy a few and return the ones that don't fit. Zappos offers free shipping on both orders and returns. |
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Curious to hear from anyone who has actually purchased and climbed on these things. What are they like? |
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Sizing reference: I wear the 10.5 in astroman's. Fit as close to your street shoe as possible. I wear a 10.5 in Acopa legends and Acopa jb's, 10's in anastazi's. 9.5 moccs. Also wear 43 in sportiva approach shoes and trail runners. |
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I bought a pair. |
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While they are my least favorite high top I own I still really like them. They make a great comfy, stiff high top for all day moderates. They aren't as stiff as the JB's and are no where to close to having the soft technical abilities of the grandstones let alone the TC pros. Here is what I have and what I use them for. I wear a heigh probably 3/4 of the time I climb. |
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i have only seen one person's opinion about the rubber, what do the rest of you think of the Evolv rubber? |