Re: What are the best Approach shoe?
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:06 pm
MoapaPk wrote:That's the Camp 4.
I think that's the one I'd like to have. . .
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MoapaPk wrote:That's the Camp 4.
Autoxfil wrote:Daria wrote:It may come not as a surprise to people, but all those fancy approach shoes special materials and advanced technology is a marketing ploy to get your $$$$$. It is not about what shoe you wear, its all about your technique and skill. You can get regular good quality running shoes to do what you want them to do if you know what you're doing.
That's a rediculous statement. You can climb 5.10 in double plastics if you know what you're doing, but that doesn't make it sane.
Stegosaurus wrote: you really can't approach any wilderness climb safely and comfortably across talus and scree wearing a set of super-light running shoes - there's simply not enough reinforcement in the sole and rand.
Daria wrote:The camp four a tiny bit too bulky for my liking and its hard to find a size 11 for sale. The toe box is too boxy. Why can't someone just make the perfect shoe?
Daria wrote: Can dskoon exercise a little bit of intelligence
and realize that much of human thought and practice involves conflicting, contradictory elements?
CClaude wrote: Not knowing if you have a low volume or high volume foot makes it hard for anyone to make a suggestion.
Daria wrote:Dskoon, question for you. Why are you always trying to dig up dirt?
Nothing wrong with doing a thorough research on shoes and technology made for shoes. I am always intrigued by elements relating to design. Also, I already made my complaint that my ordinary running shoes are not as durable as I like. I believe I'm having trouble finding something as comfortable as my running shoes and am trying to make a point in that how far a regular pair of shoes can really take you.... but realize that there are advantages of other shoes on the market. A little research and shopping around goes a long way. Can dskoon exercise a little bit of intelligence and realize that much of human thought and practice involves conflicting, contradictory elements?
dskoon wrote:Daria wrote:Dskoon, question for you. Why are you always trying to dig up dirt?
Nothing wrong with doing a thorough research on shoes and technology made for shoes. I am always intrigued by elements relating to design. Also, I already made my complaint that my ordinary running shoes are not as durable as I like. I believe I'm having trouble finding something as comfortable as my running shoes and am trying to make a point in that how far a regular pair of shoes can really take you.... but realize that there are advantages of other shoes on the market. A little research and shopping around goes a long way. Can dskoon exercise a little bit of intelligence and realize that much of human thought and practice involves conflicting, contradictory elements?
Daria, to answer your question, I'm not always "trying to dig up dirt." . . .
I'm only commenting on what some others did as well: that you made a couple strong "rediculous statements" regarding the supposed worthlessness of over-"marketed, etc." approach shoes,(in a couple different posts), and then you go on to say you're apparently shopping for said shoes. . . Hmmm. Maybe as Moapa says, you're just trying to stimulate discussion.
Frankly, I don't care if you hike/climb barefoot, in your beatups, or in La Sportiva Nepals. I just have to respond when I see strong statements that reek of BS,(especially in a thread posted by the OP in an earnest question), followed by other contradictory statements. Not digging up dirt, just responding to BS. As I'd do to anyone. If you would've put some thought into your posts, rather than just responding with some BS that doesn't make you look too intelligent, well, then, we might not be having this discussion.
Anyway, good luck shopping.