Gear Review: TC Pro Climbing shoes
Value Rating: 10
Durability Rating: 10
Overall Rating: 10
Location of Test: Rock climbing gyms, and Broughtens Bluff
Duration: Multiple hours
Product Name: Men's TC Pro Climbing shoes
Product Brand: La Sportiva
Best Use: Crack climbing
Sizes: Sizes 36.5-41.5 available
The Full Review:
I'm not a crack climber, or even a man for that matter. I’m also pretty new to rock climbing. I was renting shoes from Next Adventure for quite some time before I was ready to purchase my first pair of climbing shoes. It's a big commitment, and I wasn't sure what to look for.
Annalee from the climbing department gave me the rundown of what to look for in a shoe as far as fit and features. She said I should try them all on, and pick the ones that felt the best for my foot. She laughed when I chose these because they are a technical men's shoe. But, in the end, they were the best fit and most comfortable. The TC Pro fits perfectly, it wasn't even bad breaking them in because they are so comfortable. I love how the lace goes all the way to the toes, so I can get a perfect, fit every time. They are surprisingly breathable, and they don't smell bad after wearing them for months.
I personally agree that you should try on a bunch of shoes before you pick a pair, but I wanted to write this review to remind ladies that it doesn't have to be a ladies shoe that works for you. Vice versa as well. Don't be afraid to try all the shoes, not just one gender. It was great having someone to go talk to about to the shoes, and educate me about the product.
The Good
Comfortable
Lace-up
The Bad:
Nothing
The Bottom Line:
Go to Next Adventure and try these on. They might be your perfect shoe too.
Annalee from the climbing department gave me the rundown of what to look for in a shoe as far as fit and features. She said I should try them all on, and pick the ones that felt the best for my foot. She laughed when I chose these because they are a technical men's shoe. But, in the end, they were the best fit and most comfortable. The TC Pro fits perfectly, it wasn't even bad breaking them in because they are so comfortable. I love how the lace goes all the way to the toes, so I can get a perfect, fit every time. They are surprisingly breathable, and they don't smell bad after wearing them for months.
I personally agree that you should try on a bunch of shoes before you pick a pair, but I wanted to write this review to remind ladies that it doesn't have to be a ladies shoe that works for you. Vice versa as well. Don't be afraid to try all the shoes, not just one gender. It was great having someone to go talk to about to the shoes, and educate me about the product.
The Good
Comfortable
Lace-up
The Bad:
Nothing
The Bottom Line:
Go to Next Adventure and try these on. They might be your perfect shoe too.