Reviews by User: KatieSue (3)

I was at the backcountry warehouse returning some stuff and decided that at this price I just had to try on these approach shoes...even if they were a funny color. I normally wear an 8.5 and once in awhile an 8. The 8.5 felt like it fit but it was a little long in the toe and the 8 was perfect. They have really full insoles, in fact it feels like there are insole inserts in them, you feel kind of tall when you put them on. They're pretty stiff, but shockingly do not hurt a bit and I've had problems with shoes cutting into the bottom of my ankles a lot. I tried the finns which were more cushy, but at 55$ how could I resist these shoes...these...blue shoes. And they don't make your feet look big...just blue.

I got these as my first pair of climbing shoes. I tried on a lot and these were snug without any pressure points but at the same time they were touching my feet and toes everywhere like socks. I've been climbing now in them for about a month at 3 times a week mostly indoors and a couple times outdoors. They were amazing outside! As they stretch you can just lace them up tighter so they're great. I think they're more comfortable than a lot of other climbing shoes and I may get some more hard core ones later this summer. I don't have to pull my heals out till after about 2 hours of climbing in the gym. They do make your feet very very red for a long time though...and then your feet turn your socks red after so be aware of that. We laughed so hard the first time I took them off and saw my tye-die feet.

I got this top as a baselayer for snowshoeing but on warmer days I end up just wearing it alone. It's great! Not too tight or loose and looks good. I think it's my only baselayer I'd consider just wearing as a top and I get all kinds of compliments on it. The patern is so fun!