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Iceaxe
02-28-2006, 09:13 PM
Looks like the new La Sportiva - Exum River canyoneering shoe is out. Cost is $100. I would like to hear a report from the first person that buys a pair.

[color=darkblue][i]Canyoneering is wet, muddy business, but the Exum River will put you on stable ground. These custom rigs are chock full of features to anchor your foot to slick rocks and shifting sands even in moving water.

Removable TPU strap keeps the Exum River securely latched to your foot in the strongest of currents.

FriXion

rockgremlin
03-01-2006, 12:19 PM
I think they could've improved on this design by making the top of the shoe more sturdy and including a flap that wraps around the ankle to prevent most rocks and pebbles from entering the shoe (like the 5.10 Canyoneers).

Those look like just a regular shoe. For the same price as the Canyoneers, I would have expected something more. :ne_nau:

rock_ski_cowboy
03-01-2006, 12:30 PM
I think they could've improved on this design by making the top of the shoe more sturdy and including a flap that wraps around the ankle to prevent most rocks and pebbles from entering the shoe (like the 5.10 Canyoneers).

Those look like just a regular shoe. For the same price as the Canyoneers, I would have expected something more. :ne_nau:

I know some people prefer a low top shoe. For example, Josh won't be caught dead in high tops and has been waiting for a good low top canyoneering shoe to come out that suits his fancy. This may be the one.

They likely didn't want to be accused of just copycating five-ten so tried to come up with something different. People who want a "Canyoneer" will still buy the canyoneer (although they might have to wait a year or so).

Also states that the shoe is based on the Exum Ridge, which is an extremely popular, tried and tested, and successful shoe.

Iceaxe
03-01-2006, 12:37 PM
The Five-Ten Canyoneer is one of the ugliest shoes on the planet..... I say good job in not coping that look. :2thumbs:

rockgremlin
03-01-2006, 12:56 PM
I sure do hear a lot of complaining about the look of the Canyoneers. I never thought guys really cared about style and fashion while out in the middle of a remote slot canyon....

...guess I was wrong.

To us straight guys, function and performance rule over looks.

stefan
03-01-2006, 01:14 PM
I have used the exum ridges quite a bit for backpacking and canyoneering and have really liked them, save the fact that tight slots/stemming naturally destroys the shoe more quickly than one would wish. So, looking forward to getting a pair of the rivers, since they have greatly improved the locations where the shoe naturally shreads in slots.

i have found that almost no rocks/pebbles get into the exum ridge, at least with my foot. while sand does get in, it always amazes me how comfortable the shoe still is with sand in it.

aside from the shredding potential of the exum ridge, i was very happy with its performance, especially since, when the shoe is wet, it feels and performs very similarly to when it's dry. Hope this shoe performs the same.

though, i just never understand the obsession with bright colors on shoes...what's up with the neon orange? and the yellow on the 5-10s?
:ne_nau:

stefan

Iceaxe
03-01-2006, 02:06 PM
Lately I have been putting armor (shoe goo) on the threads and seams of my canyoneering shoes before I ever wear them. I have found this greatly increases the life of the shoe in skinny slots.

rockgremlin
03-01-2006, 02:37 PM
For those of you who poo-poo the 5.10 Canyoneer because it "looks bad," I did a little research online and found that Gucci has released it's own line of canyoneering shoes. So for all you fashion snobs who just absolutely MUST be in the leading edge of style and fashion when you step into the slots, check these bad boys out:

With a low-cut top, and a subtle earth-tone, you can't beat it!!

A steal at just under $200 bucks!!!

stefan
03-01-2006, 05:17 PM
For those of you who poo-poo the 5.10 Canyoneer because it "looks bad," I did a little research online and found that Gucci has released it's own line of canyoneering shoes.


Sweeet! Thanks rockgremlin, forget the river,

that's my new shoe!!!! :haha:

stefan

rock_ski_cowboy
04-01-2006, 02:55 PM
Mountainworks (Provo) just got these in stock. Josh bought a pair and he's pretty stoked-- says they appear to be very heavy duty and are also very light. He'll have the opportunity to put them to the test for 6 days next week and I'll have him post some sort of review.

Iceaxe
04-01-2006, 04:20 PM
Yeah, I have a friend who bought a pair of Exum Rivers last week. We were supposed to go test them out this week but the weather around here sucks.... its snowing at my house.... April Fools.... NOT.

Anyhow, I put a pair on and walked around the house. They seemed to stick well traveling across the kitchen tile and when I stepped in a big dog turd :haha:

They Exum Rivers upon first inspection had some things I really liked and disliked. The stitching across the toe rand and around the heel was reccessed so it would stand up to some abuse in a mae west slot. The little girlly strap looks like it might last an entire 10 minutes in a mae west. I think the low cut is going to suck in deep sand and mud but ya never know until you try them for real.

:rockon:

bruce from bryce
04-02-2006, 08:02 PM
Damn Shane sounds like a BLM threat needs to be made at your house -- dog turds in the kitchen. OSHA will making a surprise visit soon! LOL

Iceaxe
04-25-2006, 04:40 PM
First action report from the field on the new La Sportiva - Exum River canyoneering shoe......

The shoe is not quite as sticky as the Five-Ten Canyoneer, but the shoe is much more comfortable. Keep in mind these are first impressions from one of my partners and I'll update as more info becomes available. The sticky issue might disappear as my trusty Nike Reviro's didn't seem to stick as well as normal last weekend. It might have been the type of rock we were climbing on.

stefan
04-25-2006, 06:08 PM
On my pair, the yellow plastic piece holding the strap has already broken.

I am really not sure what they were thinking using hard plastic....please. :crazycobasa:

but i didn't expect to really use it anyhow.

as far as the fit, mine feel almost identical to my exum ridges which were the same size.

Iceaxe
07-17-2006, 12:53 PM
Latest impressions.... the shoe is not as sticky as the Five-Ten Canyoneers, but it is much more comfortable. The low cut fills with sand and debris easy.

And as suspected... that cute little strapy thingy is a piece of shit that will be gone the first time the shoe has to do some real work.

I know a dozen folks who have switched from Five-Ten to Exum Rivers. All are happy with the switch to date and said the trade for sticky to comfort was worth it.

I'm still using my old Nike Air Rivero's and would not trade them for Five-Ten or Exum Rivers. To bad they stopped making the Nikes.

Anyone else want to offer up an opinion or observation?

:popcorn:

rock_ski_cowboy
07-17-2006, 01:49 PM
Latest impressions.... the shoe is not as sticky as the Five-Ten Canyoneers, but it is much more comfortable. The low cut fills with sand and debris easy.

And as suspected... that cute little strapy thingy is a piece of shit that will be gone the first time the shoe has to do some real work.

I know a dozen folks who have switched from Five-Ten to Exum Rivers. All are happy with the switch to date and said the trade for sticky to comfort was worth it.

I'm still using my old Nike Air Rivero's and would not trade them for Five-Ten or Exum Rivers. To bad they stopped making the Nikes.

Anyone else want to offer up an opinion or observation?

:popcorn:

My Nike Rioveros aren't very comfortable or as sticky as they used to be. They have seen a lot of use. I tried using my Vasque Catalysts (pre-goretex) with Stealth Rubber as an alternative canyoneering shoe and the huge comfort difference made me not want to wear the Nikes again.

Can't decide whether I'll go with the 5.10s or Exum Rivers, never tried either... walking comfort would probably tip me in the Exum River direction. I hate long hikes in uncomfortable shoes.

Josh has the Exum Rivers and finds them sufficiently sticky, way comfortable, and very light but notices that they fill with sand easily and quickly. Straps are wore out quickly(as expected). Other parts of the shoe are wearing out too, but no faster than any shoe would given the beating they take in the narrow canyons.

Ben

stefan
07-17-2006, 02:06 PM
i have never tried the canyoneers. but i have now used the exum rivers.

the exum river is much burlier than the exum ridge. instead of using a synthetic leather external frame, "Molded rubber reinforcements protect the front uppers from the gnarliest textures known to manwhich is extremely durable." ...this is most definitely the case. i have used them in tight narrows with lots of stemming and i found the rubber frame has held up extremely well, but the some of mesh has started to tear and more importanly the sticky rubber is wearing very quickly!! as far as where the mesh is tearing, it's not as troublesome of a spot as in the exum ridge which became dysfunctional from tight slots. i don't have a problem with ankle support, so these are just fine for me YMMV. the exum rivers seem to retain a slight bit more water than the exum ridges, as i felt my foot a little soggier after their use. and, by a small amount i would say that the exum ridge is slightly more comfortable, likely due to the effect of the rubber exo-frame.

overall, while expensive, i'd consider it very functional and a great improvement over the exum ridge for canyoneering.

stefan
07-17-2006, 02:09 PM
as far as sand goes, my guess is that it depends on a person's foot and sock. some may allow more room for sand to get in and sit. i think my foot really fills out the shoe and causes less sand to get in. i definitely get some though.

ajroadtrips
07-17-2006, 02:28 PM
Anyone else want to offer up an opinion or observation?


I have never used the Five Ten Canyoneer, but used to use the Five Ten Mountain Master exclusively (until they quit making them), as well as a couple of pairs of Vasque Pingora's which use the same stealth soles as the canyoneers.

My experience has been the soles wear down to bald tread quickly. During prime season, I may get 3-5 months out of a pair before the tread is completely gone. The uppers are usually hammered to near death about the same time. At $80-$100 a pair, this is frustrating.

Lately I have been using either old running shoes for dry canyons, or light hikers for wet canyon in Zion and saving the sticky rubber shoes for special occasions... I picked up a pair of Addidas light hikers at Sports Authority on clearance for $35 that are holding up as well as the $80 pairs. Not super sticky, but I find they work for me. I am hoping the less sticky rubber is firmer and will last longer.

YMMV

moabfool
07-19-2006, 03:10 PM
Bought a pair of Exum Rivers over the weekend. They gripped like a pit bull on a bone to everything but the slickest rock. They let in gravel a bit easier than the Reebok trail runners I've been using, which was frustrating, but overall I loved them. It was nice to be so confident on my feet.

shaggy125
07-19-2006, 05:57 PM
I just got hooked up with a free pair of the exhum rivers (I know you are all extremely jealous). I'll be testing them out tomorrow. They fit much more snug on me than my canyoneers, but seem really comfortable. I'll be writing an in depth review for backcountry.com (where they got the idea that I'm some expert or something, I'll never understand... but I'm not going to tell them otherwise when they are hooking me up with free gear :nod: ). I'll of course post my review on here when it's done.

Eric.

Iceaxe
08-09-2007, 07:18 AM
La Sportiva Exum River

Since I have been evaluating canyoneering shoes lately I thought I would update the La Sportiva Exum Rivers which have now been out for over a year.

The shoe has gained some popularity in the canyoneering community but it does have a couple of weaknesses that are showing up after long term use. Most of the weaknesses were predicted the minute the shoe hit the market.

The mess sides do not hold up in difficult canyons. A little time spent in any mae west type canyon requiring foot jamming will result in holes in the mess sides.

Same thing for the cute little strappy type thing. A difficult canyon will destroy the strap in short order.

The shoe also suffers a significant loss in traction when the temperatures drop below freezing, more so then most out shoes I've experienced.

I would be interested in hearing other opinions on the long term service of this shoe. Have others experianced the same results?

CarpeyBiggs
08-09-2007, 07:34 AM
Hey, that's my foot...

I like 'em, and the uppers haven't worn nearly as quick as the soles (good sign). I think mine have lost some stick just because they are bald on the bottom now. The holes on the side are no big deal, because the molded rubber is what provides all the stability. I don't like the shoelace eyelets though. Poor design.

BTW, I think Bo has these on sale right now, for under 50 bucks...

Stick
08-09-2007, 07:46 AM
I have a pair of exum rivers. The strap came off the first time I wore them through alcatraz, and I have a few holes in the mesh. I don't think the holes a much of an issue and I think they are much more comfortable than the canyoneers. They did not stick quite as well as the canyoneers when they were new, and have lost quite a bit of traction since I first got them last summer.

I will keep using these until they wear out completely but I think I will try something else instead of getting another pair, probably the canyoneer 2 or those OTB shoes.

Iceaxe
08-09-2007, 08:42 AM
I regards to shoes losing their stickiness..... I think storing the shoes in a cool environment helps maintain the stick. I had some shoes I was storing in the garage where temps easily get over 100 degrees on hot days and they seemed to lose some stick. I think putting the rubber through a large number of big heat cycles damages the rubber to a small extent. I have nothing to back this up other then a gut feeling.... and the knowledge that heat cycles change the way tires preform on a race car.

:popcorn:

supercj
08-09-2007, 09:49 AM
Outdoor Outlet has them for $44.97. Half price. I picked them up a week ago to go through Das Boot and I liked them. I haven't really got anything to compare them to since the only other thing I have used are Merrel trail running shoes, but they were nice. The strap seems useless, I just use it to hold the laces down and to keep them tied. They did get some sand and a few rocks in them which was annoying, but I only slipped once in them, but I was just trying to imitate Shane since he slipped in the exact place just in front of me. They should make the foot opening a little tighter or maybe with an elastic materials around it so it closes better around the ankle to keep dirt and rocks out. I think I have seen that on some of those Nike ACG's.

Brian in SLC
08-09-2007, 10:19 AM
I regards to shoes losing their stickiness..... I think storing the shoes in a cool environment helps maintain the stick. I had some shoes I was storing in the garage where temps easily get over 100 degrees on hot days and they seemed to lose some stick. I think putting the rubber through a large number of big heat cycles damages the rubber to a small extent. I have nothing to back this up other then a gut feeling.... and the knowledge that heat cycles change the way tires preform on a race car.

Sticky climbing shoe rubber was originally adapted from race car tire rubber, I seem to recall.

Probably a combo platter of ozone and the heat cycle making the surface of the exposed rubber change more quicky over time. Best bet may be to isolate the shoes in a airtight container, ie, plastic ziplock bag?

I always notice that climbing shoes I haven't used for awhile don't stick near as well, until I wear the surface of the rubber off a bit.

Diminishing return with sticky rubber for shoes. More stick seems to equal less useful working life. In climbing, on certain routes, that's a tradeoff I'm willing to make (big time, some days, on some climbs). In canyons, unless you really need the advantage of super sticky rubber, might not be as big a deal. Flip side is too, that sticky rubber does leave a black mark on the rock too, so, not as "leave no trace" as the less sticky stuff.

Good feedback on the Exum Rivers. I'm wearing my old Exums (retired from outdoor use, relegated to office use) and notice that they have held up externally very well. One thing I do is lock down the threads with that thick seal coat stuff (ie, like shoe goo). I wonder if applying some to the mesh (light enough coat so as to not block the mesh holes) might give more working life.

Another thing I've noticed with shoes and wear is, it also depends on how the shoe last is built, and, how well your feet fit it. Mine tend to run a bit wide especially in the little toe area, so, I add glue to the little toe region so's I don't pop a hole in that area (which I've seen numerous times in the past and my current climbing shoe has a hole in the leather (!) in that spot on one shoe). So, if you have real wide feet, and the shoes are built for narrow, you may be wearing the mesh out sooner partly because of the way your foot is forcing the sides out. Also, I note that friends who tend to have sloppy feet, or, drag their toes, etc, wear their shoes out in those areas much sooner than folks with more precise footwork. So, not due to the shoe but, their footwork.

Anyhoo, good stuff. Have a new pair of Exum Rivers in the box, unused, sized larger to fit a neoprene sock. Been impressed with the Exums, for sure.

-Brian in SLC

Iceaxe
08-09-2007, 11:04 AM
Sticky climbing shoe rubber was originally adapted from race car tire rubber, I seem to recall.

Interesting... I didn't know that.... but it makes sense.

Now I'm really curious since I do have some knowledge of tire compounds and such....

So race car tires can be treated with chemical products to make them super sticky, Track Bite is one such product (FYI: Chemically treating the tires is banned by most sanctioning bodies). So it stands to reason that old canyoneering or climbing shoes might be treated similiarly?

I'll see if I can get my hands on some Track Bite and test it on some old canyoneering shoes....

stefan
08-09-2007, 12:31 PM
the exum river is a damn fine, comfortable, and functional shoe :2thumbs:

i say that despite three things

(1) utah canyoneering simply abuses these shoes all around (whatareyagonnado?). the rubber outers do a fair job of holding the shoe together. that seam in the mid-frontal rubber outer needs to go or be better protected.

(2) prolonged stemming in canyons really wears down the soles a great deal, which i have no doubt is dependent upon weight requiring more friction. (again, whatareyagonnado?)

(3) and that strap ... i took those of before i even used each of the pairs that i own. the yellow plastic on the first pair came broken in the mail :haha:

Bo_Beck
08-12-2007, 07:43 PM
[quote="Iceaxe"][quote="Brian in SLC"]Sticky climbing shoe rubber was originally adapted from race car tire rubber, I seem to recall.

Vitali Bramani "VIBRAM" , Italy started using 'Race Car Tires' rubber on his shoes to get better traction while climbing.

erial
08-13-2007, 08:09 PM
May want to go with light coats of that Track Bite:


http://www.outsidegroove.com/SpeedReading/speedreading_07252002.htm

In truth, however, few (if any) crewmen take these precautions. Most slather the stuff on with a paintbrush, paying little heed to spillage or adequate ventilation. Off the record, one ACT Late Model crewmember admitted that before the softener ban took effect in 2000, he personally went through four pairs of sneakers in a season, after tire softener ate the bottoms.

chabidiah
08-22-2007, 11:02 PM
I know this thread is about the "rivers" but has anyone seen the 5-10 "Camp 4's". They have the same sole as the canyoneers but they are a low-top that looks a little more stylish. I would have to agree that I choose function over form and the canyoneers aren't the best looking shoe but once you have that stealth rubber under foot its hard to complain about looks. How does that shoe goo work? Do I want to put a thin layer on or do I just coat it up nice and thick? Anyway, if anyone knows anything about the Camp 4's, speak up.

Iceaxe
08-23-2007, 07:55 AM
How does that shoe goo work?

I put it over all the exposed stitching on any new canyoneering shoe. It really extends the life of some shoes.

:cool2:

chabidiah
08-23-2007, 04:23 PM
Cool, I will give it a try. Does it effect how the canyoneers drain?

Iceaxe
08-24-2007, 07:34 AM
Does it effect how the canyoneers drain?

Nope... the canyoneers actually have recessed stitching so the Shoe Goo advantage is not as great. The idea behind coating the stitching is you are armour coating the thread so it does war through on tight canyon foot jam type stuff. You can also Shoe Goo any other high wear spot on the shoe.

:rockon:

Iceaxe
11-21-2007, 08:31 PM
The Exum River Canyoneering shoes are 50% at backcountryoutlet.com

http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/LSP0034/La-Sportiva-Exum-River-Canyoneering-Shoe.html?id=L5QfaJGd

Only smaller sizes avaiable but a good price for a sticky shoe to fit the wife and kids.

:cool2:

trackrunner
10-20-2008, 10:17 PM
Bump

Not sure if should bump or new thread

I bought a pair of Exum Rivers this summer. Fit my narrow/thin/long competitive running feet better. On the Spry Canyon approach hike I noticed the sole was separating from the shoe. I hadn't worn the shoe much (just braking it in, and one trip through Echo), so it was an obvious defect. Sent it back to LaSportiva and received a call today to say LaSportiva will replace it. Nice customer service.

One thing, LaSportiva said it doesn't have a pair because it

gwest
10-22-2008, 04:50 PM
I've taken my exum rivers through several canyons now. I like them better than the 5.10's because I can use them on an everyday basis, and I use them hiking, backpacking, etc. The plastic piece holding the strap of course broke before I got them into a canyon (hopefully they're changing that with the new ones). Other than that, durability-wise I'm pretty happy. The tread is wearing, but not alarmingly fast. They drain water really fast. I haven't had more of a problem with sand build up than other shoes, and the mesh allows some sand to escape. The rubber uppers hold up very well. As others have said though, I'm not sure if I'll fork out the money for them again. These might last 1.25 yrs with heavy abuse. Before these I used sportiva slingshots that I got off steepandcheap for $25, and those lasted about a 0.8 years.

As far as the camp 4's.. the current design has a flaw that allows sand to get in between 2 layers of fabric in the toe box, filling up to the point that you can't fit your toes in anymore. A friend of mine had the problem, exchanged them, and had the same problem again.
Another friend of mine has an older model of a similar 5.10 shoe with the same sole. He loves them, they've held up really well.

Cirrus2000
10-22-2008, 07:44 PM
Does anyone know of the changes/updates to the Exum River?
Funny - on Sunday, the dude at the backcountry desk in Zion was chatting and chatting and chatting and chatting on the phone while I waited to get a permit. When he finally got off the phone to serve a paying customer (me), he told me that he just heard from a friend on the phone that the Exum River had been discontinued. He was going to head out and buy a few pair. So perhaps it's not as dire as he was led to believe.

I'd love to get a pair, but my freakin' transmission has put a crimp in my discretionary spending...

Brian in SLC
10-23-2008, 08:25 AM
When he finally got off the phone to serve a paying customer (me), he told me that he just heard from a friend on the phone that the Exum River had been discontinued. He was going to head out and buy a few pair. So perhaps it's not as dire as he was led to believe.


I'd heard that as well (from someone at La Sportiva).

As long as they keep the Exum around (love that shoe).

I've only used the Exum Rivers around 5 or 6 days, but, they look brand new still. Really like them.

-Brian in SLC

Iceaxe
10-14-2009, 04:20 PM
I'm not a big La Sportiva fan... but for those who are.....

Mountain Gear has their old style La Sportiva Exum River's on sale for $65. Nearly 40% off retail. Only a few sizes but they are the popular sizes.

Click here for Shoes (http://www.mountaingear.com/pages/product/product.asp/item/203319/N/0/cmpn/70125/CMP/KNC-70125/afl/435)

:cool2:

Iceaxe
01-28-2010, 10:23 AM
La Sportiva has discontinued the Exum River.

trackrunner
01-28-2010, 10:37 AM
La Sportiva has discontinued the Exum River.

You left out that it's being replace by another exum shoe.

Iceaxe
01-28-2010, 10:40 AM
I didn't know there was a replacement planned.... What shoe is replacing it?

ratagonia
01-28-2010, 10:58 AM
I didn't know there was a replacement planned.... What shoe is replacing it?

They have other approach shoes, but the Canyon-specific Exum River 2 is on the schedule for Spring 2011.

Tom :moses:

CarpeyBiggs
01-28-2010, 12:01 PM
I didn't know there was a replacement planned.... What shoe is replacing it?

They have other approach shoes, but the Canyon-specific Exum River 2 is on the schedule for Spring 2011.

Tom :moses:

Kip has the new model. Looks greatly improved from what I saw. He had 'em at FreezeFest. He seemed to think they were pretty good. Still not as sticky as the canyoneers, from what I gathered.

They look much better too...

Iceaxe
01-28-2010, 12:14 PM
He had 'em at FreezeFest. He seemed to think they were pretty good. Still not as sticky as the canyoneers, from what I gathered.

The original Exum River's I tested when they first came out lost a lot of grip when it was really cold (below 20). They lost way more grip in the cold than the Five-Tens did. So if it was cold at FreezeFest it might be a good idea to see how they stick when things warm up....

.

CarpeyBiggs
01-28-2010, 12:22 PM
He had 'em at FreezeFest. He seemed to think they were pretty good. Still not as sticky as the canyoneers, from what I gathered.

The original Exum River's I tested when they first came out lost a lot of grip when it was really cold (below 20). They lost way more grip in the cold than the Five-Tens did. So if it was cold at FreezeFest it might be a good idea to see how they stick when things warm up....

.

conversely, in the heat, canyoneers get way stickier than exum rivers, in my experience. chances are, these new ones still aren't as grippy, but probably adequate for most anything besides the off-the-deck stuff.

but they looked so much more comfortable, and Kip seemed to like the fit. i hate the way the canyoneers wear. the sportivas look like a decent hiking shoe, but rubber uppers instead of synthetic material.

blueshade
10-23-2011, 07:04 PM
They have other approach shoes, but the Canyon-specific Exum River 2 is on the schedule for Spring 2011.

Tom :moses:

I haven't used the 5.10s, but I agree they look bulky and ugly. :haha:

I am, however, a fan of the Exum Rivers. Happened to pick up a pair when I first started canyoneering. Good grip, nice looking, and comfortable (I typically wear mine barefoot). After over two years of use the mesh is developing holes which lets rock and sand come in- very annoying, but still functional. Otherwise only normal wear on the sole (although I've only recently started doing tighter canyons).

I'd really like a new pair but only found out recently that they were discontinued and I don't see anything available on the internet. I'm curious about the Exum River 2 mentioned, but I can't find anything on that either. Any update or links?

trackrunner
10-24-2011, 08:46 AM
talked a little bit in this thread with the exum pro.
http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?58965-approach-shoe

OzGirl
10-24-2011, 10:20 PM
They have other approach shoes, but the Canyon-specific Exum River 2 is on the schedule for Spring 2011.

Tom :moses:


Was this new shoe released? Googled it but couldn't find anything.

Julie

trackrunner
10-24-2011, 11:25 PM
Was this new shoe released? Googled it but couldn't find anything.

Julie

no, haven't seen it. 2012 will probably be a bunch of new lines for la sportiva shoes. someone did point me to what they believed was the a close replacement for the exum pro, didn't like the look of it.
looks like 5.10 with 4 to 5 pairs of socks to fill out the shoe for me since i have such narrow feet.

OzGirl
10-26-2011, 02:45 AM
no, haven't seen it. 2012 will probably be a bunch of new lines for la sportiva shoes. someone did point me to what they believed was the a close replacement for the exum pro, didn't like the look of it.
looks like 5.10 with 4 to 5 pairs of socks to fill out the shoe for me since i have such narrow feet.


I wore my new 5.10 canyoneers for the first time last week canyoneering and was quite impressed with them, although I still prefer the River Exums. A few weeks ago I wore the 5.10 Savante on an overnight (mostly dry) canyon trip that involved a lot of bushwalking and some slippery creek walking, and was very happy with them in those conditions.