Hiking, Scrambling, Mountaineering, and Climbing

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frankenbike in reply to @lsinclair

Thanks, guess I can call up and ask them if I'm allowed to try stuff on

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lookitsluke in reply to @frankenbike

I'd delay any purchases until you're able to try some on, and test them on a wall. And do it once you've warmed up, and your toes are toasty! Find something that's comfortable, closely fitted and makes you want to climb.

Made a terrible error many moons ago trying shoes with cold feet... and 4 weeks later replacing them with a size up.

As for recommendations: everyone finds what they love - it very much boils down to a personal preference in the end. For instance, I love muiras. despite the laces. despite the hard rubber. the folks I climb with all swear by Dragons despite wearing through them in weeks.

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bens0n in reply to @lookitsluke

I'd second the point about not trying shoes on with cold feet as well! Bought a pair of shoes first thing on a cold(ish) morning a couple of months ago; they later turned out to be so ill-fitting when my feet were warm as to be unwearable.

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