Print This Page
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Fort Collins, CO on 4/16/2008
I've always been a two-pairs person - one for sport one for trad. I actually think these shoes are comfortable enough, and performance tuned for both types of climbing.
from Texas on 3/27/2008
Tends to rub on the heel which I hadn't noticed with other shoes, but otherwise no complaints. Grips well and I've had no problems with wear.
from Falls City, Nebraska on 3/17/2008
These are a "second" pair of climbing shoes I bought intending to use only when bouldering. I have been trying to break them in on my garage bouldering wall. They are very resistant to change and are not coming around quickly.
from fort wayne, in on 3/17/2008
these shoes were purchased for my wife who wears a 42 street. I bought a 41.5 and she complains of excruciating pain in her toes. I on the other hand wear a 45 street and was able to squeeze these on. They'd work for a very short challanging boulder problem for me. Maybe these are just ment for men, and not women? My only discomfort, 3.5 sizes smaller, is over all compression, which is fine for a couple minutes. I would recomend these and others for men... not so much women unless you've already tried them on
from Iowa :( Gotta travel to climb on 3/14/2008
Good sizing and ease of use make this shoe a winner. The Gryptonite holds great as well. I can get some wicked smearing heel hooks in these. Great deal!
from Sioux Falls, SD on 3/12/2008
I just bought the shoes and have already gone out six times with them. It is still winter where im from and these shoes are performing greatly. I didn't want to spend a lot of money and was looking for a decent shoe. The shoes have exceeded my expectation and are definetly worth the price. Since it is still winter here there is snow all over the ground and the shoes are bound to get wet. They seem to handle the moisture really well. I haven't had any trouble with slipping due to the shoes. The best thing about the shoe is that it has a nice solid toe. I have read many other reviews that say the toe isn't very good but so far I have to disagree. As long as it doesn't start to fall apart I think this shoe is great.
from sd,ca on 3/6/2008
cool shoes for the price, sizing my foot is 10.5 and i got a 43.5 and they fit snug and great for bouldering. get a pair there sooo cheap.
from NY on 2/29/2008
If your looking for super grip, go somewhere else. The Gryptinite does not match up to Steath or La Sportiva rubber. This shoes is very lightwieght, agressive, and forms to the foot well. Again if the rubber was better this would be the perfect bouldering shoe.
from Adams, TN on 2/19/2008
Great shoe for the price. I have used it 6 or 7 times so far and no problems yet. The shoe is comfortable and also smears and edges well. It remains to be seen how durable this shoe will be. The toe box seems wide but it fits well into cracks and because of the flexibility it allows you to flex the foot to get hold with both top and bottom rubber. My one problem with this shoe is that because of the smooth heal rubber it doesn't seem to hold a heal hook as well as other shoes. Overall, a really good shoe for the price conscious climber.
Great service,timely delivery and the product was in perfect condition. Thanks.
from Chicago, IL on 1/31/2008
I love my montrails. I have narrow feet with a high arch and other climbing shoes I've tried on have overcompensated for wide, flat feet. I also like that these shoes are vegan--they don't get as smelly after several sends as leather shoes seem to. Some other comments have complained of achilles rub or blisters that are so painful the shoes have to come off, but I found that the rub was mild and only really felt when I was jumping off high bouldering finishes.
All in all, exactly what I was looking for.
from boulder, co on 1/25/2008
I wear these only on the gym
from Central PA on 1/19/2008
I love this shoe!!The gryptonite sole is awesome.Great for really sticking to those tiny rails, as well as heel locks. I have two pair now in two sizes for different situations, and I will def. be buying several pairs!!!!
Held up really well for me, probably not a good beginner shoe, I don't think it would hold up to poor technique.
As my headline suggests, I got a nice snug fit, plenty of power out of my toes, and I can wear them a decent amount of time for a somewhat slipper like shoe. Great grip, great surprise for Montrail shoes. Toe hooks pretty well for not having an agressively down turned toe.
I would buy them again, and I will have them resoled (half sole, if I get it done soon enough)
from Orlando, FL on 11/6/2007
Comfy and adjustable
from baton rouge, la on 10/31/2007
i probably could have gone one size bigger than what it says on the chart, but i guess it takes some getting used to
I bought this shoe as a beginner and I quickly found out through friends and experience that this is the worst shoe ever. I would go with a more expensive shoe and a brand that people actually climb in.
This is my first climbing shoe and it's great. I am able to edge a lot better with these than the rental shoes. Gryptonite sole is awsome. The only bad thing is there is a seam on my right shoe that causes hot spots. Easily fixed with moleskin though.
from atlanta, ga on 8/31/2007
The Zealot passed my bouldering tests for tight fit, feel on use of the toes and staying on for regular heel hooks.
The toe box rubber sheds; even though it does not initally effect performance eventually the toe box and rand will need replacement. Avg. time on that one: only 6 months. Price is right but resole is more expensive.
I still love the fit, feeling on the toes, heel hooks tight.
from Jasper, Arkansas on 8/27/2007
Good shoes. Want to buy a second pair because they are so comfy.
i climb indoor and the shoes i had previous didnt have this aggressive design which i now know all my shoes will have. i have basic la sportiva's and these are much better for tight squeezes.
and the price . . well thats just the cherry.
from Cincinnati, OH on 7/16/2007
Great Shoe. You cannot beat the price. Fits like a slipper plus you get velcro. Very snug fit.
from New York on 6/18/2007
First rock climbing shoe for me, and I think it's great! Works very well for the price.
from Idaho on 6/4/2007
I have enjoyed these shoes much more then others I have purchased in the past. They seem to be true to shoe size, they also so have splendid grip. this is my first shoe with velcro, and I enjoy how the shoe holds my foot, now that I have said that, I must say the opening at the top of the shoe seems tight and is a little difficult to slip my foot in, or to pull heal out when belaying. I have done 4 climbs on it already, and the shoe seems to be holding up fine. I had major concerns with wear on the shoe after reading the reviews but I see no excessive wear as of yet.
from Fort Smith on 6/4/2007
Tried it out this weekend. It was a very hot and humid day, I didn't seem to have any problems gripping the rock unlike some other climbers in the group. So far I would give it an A+!
from Reseda, Californai on 5/7/2007
Good shoe, i accidentally got a half size too big, but shoe still works just fine, allow a decent break in time though
from St. Louis, MO on 5/3/2007
I have only used it a couple time yet and it seems fine. For the cost [...] it is a darn good deal!
from Maryland on 4/6/2007
Nice, non-leather climbing shoe.
from Mammoth Lakes, CA - Buttermilks local on 4/3/2007
I really like them ...The rubber on the soul is wearing a little quickly, but i have been climbing alot of valcanic tuf, and granite. The shoe is fun for smaller edges.
from Louisville, KY on 2/6/2007
The toe starts to peel a little after not much use, but I knew that ahead of time. But the shoes are so affordable - you could buy 3 pairs for the same price as one great pair of something else. The toe thing really isn't that big of a deal. Not a perfect fit for high-arched feet, and really tight for square toes at first.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
I really liked this shoe while I had it but the the toe blew out in only a few weeks. The wear on the rubber was very apparent even after the first couple days. Good shoe while it lasts... but it doesn't last.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
I used my pair twice outside and once in the gym. Then the rubber on the forefoot began to peel off rendering them unusable.