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- You'll have an unbelievable fit in the nubuck upper that's reinforced with high-frequency welded TPU as it molds to your foot
- Stay soft and comfy in the cotton-lined canvas upper is lined that eliminates stretching and provides a comfortable, non-greasy surface for your skin
- Get a strong edging platform with the torsionally rigid midsole is constructed of 1.0 mm molded nylon that's vertically supple enough for great smearing
- Grip the face with the Gryptonite outsole and toe cap that adhere to the rock with enough cross-linking to allow the rubber to return to its original shape
- Lock your foot securely in place and support it for maximum control and precision with the heel pocket and unique arch pattern
- Adjust the integrated speed lacing system that doesn't add bulk
- Fall 2005 Closeout
- Upper: micro-perforated synthetic nubuck/HF-welded TPU
- Lining: cotton canvas
- Last: slip lasted
- Outsole: 4 mm Gryptonite
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from New York, NY on 8/24/2008
well just keep in mind that you pay for what u get :O).
from TX on 3/11/2008
I use this shoe on an indoor wall only, and it has worked really well for me so far. I'm still breaking them in, but have climbed many days in a row with them without any problem! They are a little tight, order at least a whole size up from your regular shoe (even if you want your climbing shoes to be tight).
from St. Louis, MO on 3/6/2008
The tongue of the shoe really digs into my leg. I don't know why the tongue of a shoe needs to be stiff. The rubber is soft and sticky but that means it'll wear out a lot quicker than hard rubber. It's a pretty good and cheap shoe for the technical climber but durability is questionable.
from Monterrey, Mexico on 3/4/2008
I have bought two pairs, and the only complain I have is that since day one looks like the sole tends to separate from the toe area, it does only a couple of milimeters, and stays that way, first I was afraid about durability but that lasted as long as any good shoe, funcionality wasn't affected.
from Norman, OK on 2/15/2008
They are very uncomfortable at first and are not shoes you would want to wak around in, but they definitely do make a difference in climbing. And based on other reviews I got the size slightly smaller, as I was told that they do stretch after a while.
from Reinholds, PA on 12/9/2007
I climb alot of sport, and indoor. Some trad, though not my choice of trad climbing shoe. The sole is super stiff. Excels on small edges. The heel rand is very snug, so no heel slip. The fit is similar to my Muira's from La Sportiva. The sytnthetic material is slow to break in.
A long story short, I have no regrets about this purchase, and enjoy climbing in my Montrail, Smoothies.
bought these shoes because they were a closeout and were inexpensive. The shoes are not to bad, a little stiff overall. BIGGEST CON is the fact that the rubber is too soft and is horrible for edging and smearing.
If your looking for an inexpensive shoe for the beginner, this isn't a bad shoe ... but don't expect to get a ton of use or performance out if it.
from Redmond, WA on 10/18/2007
I tried to be cheap but it didn't work out. The shoes were smaller than I thought. It is similar to other climbing shoes though. The size didn't fit and the shoes surface material is too hard for my arch.
from Washington, DC on 8/14/2007
I got them for a friend of mine that was just starting out climbing. They were a great shoe for the price. She has been out a couple times and they are doing just fine but if she decides to move to bigger routes or lead climbing she will want to get another pair.
These shoes fit well, and climb well on edgy faces and sport sports. Too bad they are completely de-laminating, and the rubber is basically disintegrating around the entire toe area after less than 10 days of outdoor use.I do not recommend these shoes to anyone, they rate a zero on the durability scale. Definitely not worth [$].
from chicago IL on 3/13/2007
Terrible! This was my first pair of montrails and I am deterred to buy their brand ever again... This rubber although sticky had weird bubbly holes in it after the first week! of regular climb. Their is a gap that was visiable when I got them and the sole of the shoe has been slowly ripping away on both shoes. After about one month the upper started to pull away from the toe area showing the glue and it has gotten uncomfortable on toe hooks. The color is pretty but the shoe sucks and is falling apart after only 3 months of indoor gym climbing. Save your [...]$!!!
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from Michigan on 2/20/2007
Despite ordering larger size than needed, they were too tight and stiff to even break in. Two of us ordered them and need to return them.
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from Greece on 12/22/2006
At the start,it was really small.My foot could not even get in the shoe.But,after i wore and use it on the rocks,and the shoe took my foot format,it became just perfect!thank you!
This shoe is very uncomfortable and doesn't last very long. The toe blew out the first time i used them in the gym. i don't recomend these shoes for anyone.
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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Ouch, these things HURT and I bought the same size as any other climbing shoe. I got them purely for off-season gym use but after wearing Mythos for a while these seemed made of metal. Despite the nice price I would spend a little more and get something usable. Returned immediately [...].
We guarantee every product we sell. If one of our products does not meet your expectations during its useful life, we promise to repair it, replace it or give you a refund.
Items may be returned for a full product refund if new and in original packaging. We suggest you ship your return package via UPS and insure it. All return costs are the purchaser's responsibility. Mountain Gear will pay for ground shipping fees on outbound exchanges.
If you ever have a question on anything you bought from us, please let us know. If you?re not happy, we?re not happy.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
I have a narrow foot, and this shoe came out well for me, the fit is perfect for me. I like the arch, not too extreme and not too little.
from Central Illinois on 11/28/2006
Maybe my pain threshhold isn't high enough, but these are too painful even to break in. I ordered them the same size as nearly every other climbing shoe I've ever owned (I've had one paid in a smaller size) and my toes were extremely painful. The tongue also was uncomfortable. On the positive side, they edged well and the pointy toes fit in small pockets.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Thought this was a great shoe. i didn't have any problems with the sizing (euro shoe size), could have been 0.5 smaller.
I have had them for about 1.5 months and already the bottoms are well worn off, they have very little edge left esspecialy on the toe. I wouldn't recomment these for bouldering or any sport climbing; top roping they are great, but thats about it.
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from Ohio on 11/15/2006
These shoes are great! The fit is a lil snug, so If you like a relaxed fit order a half size larger. Other then that great deal and great shoe!
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Great shoe, fits about a size smaller than street shoes. Molds to feet, especially if heat fitted. Great shoe for gym climbing, need to be removed between climbs for comfort. Great shoe for the money.
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from Richmond, VA on 10/17/2006
The Smoothy shoes run small so when you order at least order a half size to big. I know climbing shoes aren't comfortable but when they don't fit they are even more uncomfortable. The Smoothy shoes also ride very high on the back of you ankle. When climbing it doesn't bug you as much but when your standing around the digging into the back of the ankle is really annoying.
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from Seattle, WA on 10/2/2006
My first shoe and it works great.
from Atlanta, GA on 9/21/2006
Great for indoor rock climbing
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from Starkville, MS on 9/20/2006
I'm quite happy with my first shoes to own... [...]
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from nashville, tn on 9/8/2006
i'll admit up front that i bought these shoes 1/2 size smaller than normal thinking that, even if they didn't stretch, they'd at least get a little bit flexible and i'd wind up with a sweet non-leather shoe for cheap.
after a couple of weeks climbing in them they haven't given up any of the rigidity (is that a word) in the heel and i'm beginning to think these will be great gym shoes (read: on for 30 minutes, off for 15 minutes) but not something i'd wear for much longer than that.
lesson learned: overly tight shoes, even on clearance pricing, still suck.
from Rapid City, SD on 8/28/2006
A great rock shoe! I actually own two pairs of smoothys. This is a fairly technical shoe that is versatile. They edge and smear well. The gryptonite rubber is very good. I have a wider foot and they fit me really well, having a similar fit to a five-ten rock shoe. I really like the quick lacing. Almost as fast to get on and off as a Velcro shoe. The heel is great for heel hooking. The shoes are made out of a kind of a thicker plastic. This takes a while to get use to. In addition, I wish the shoes were a little more sensitive but probably make great crack climbing shoes.
from Manhattan, kansas on 8/22/2006
I like this shoe by montrail, and it did great on my last climbing trip. I am an intermediate climber, and this shoe was great for the 5-9 and 5-10 sport routes I need it for. It clings well to small holds and wedges in cracks well. The major downside is this: when this shoe is in direct sunlight, the rubber of the toes gets almost unbearably hot. My feet were burning so bad that I had to repeatedly take them off as I was repelling down from climbs, just to get some relief. So, if you're in a part of the country with a lot of hear, I'd say shy away from this shoe. My La Sportivas did fine in the sunlight when I switched over to them
Otherwise a good rock shoe.
from Bellaire, TX on 8/16/2006
I would say it is a good product for its price, kind of a value for money. This is my first purchase so I am not in a position to comment a lot.
They fit well overall especially in the instep. The sole is sturdy and the toes are strong enough for foot jams. I have done upto 5.10 climbs indoors and outdoors and they work well for me. I do not see any reason why they will not work for bouldering though I haven't done one in them.
On the negative, I am not sure if they are robust enough to take a lot if you do climbing on a more regular basis. (The lace has started to crack in 2 weeks)
Overall a 4 out of 5.
from Silver Creek, Ga. on 8/13/2006
These shoes grip like no other. They are about the stickest shoe ive worn.
from Chicago, IL on 8/3/2006
Great shoe for a great price. I like the way Montrail fits my foot; snug but not uncomfortable. You can climb in these all day with little or no pain. I wear a 8.5 in street shoes, and i only went 1/2 size down in the Smoothy. The rubber seems like it will strech slightly. I've only tested these out in the gym so far, but i can tell that they would do well outdoors with edging and more technical climbs. The Gryptonite rubber is sticky but not as much as other brands. All around these are a good shoe and you cant beat the price!
from Columbia, MD on 7/26/2006
I haven't bouldered in them yet but they have kept my footing on 5.11 I also like that the sole is somewhat stiff, not flimsy.
from Oregon on 7/19/2006
For the price this was a great shoe. Works great with the type of clibing I do. Mostly face climbing some cracks.
from Cedarville OHIO on 7/17/2006
These shoes are ok. not the greatest fit but everyshoe is made for a different person.
from Bloomington, IN on 7/13/2006
Haven't used them much yet; but the Smoothy fits like a perfomance shoe, but slides on and off easily thanks to unique lacing style.
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from Colorado Springs, CO on 6/26/2006
Great edging shoe, this is the second pair that I have purchased I live in Colorado and climb quite a bit of slab, very thin edges and this shoe has greatly out performed all the others I have tried on slab. I use other shoes for gym climbing and the like but when it comes to thin edges it is truly amazing... The only draw back is that the shoe does get quite hot on warm days, but that is what tevas are for.