New Treads

[2065toyota]

Picked up a pair of the new La Sportiva Xplorer today. I got about 50 canyons out of the last pair so I was pretty happy with them. I think they are about as sticky as my five ten canyoneers but I prefer to only use them in really wet canyons

[canyonexplorer]

Are you OK with the low ankle support? There is a high risk of ankle sprains in canyoneering due to walking on small round rocks and many other hazards. I'm a little anxious about wearing a shoe without good support, but also would appreciate a lighter shoe than the bulky canyoneers.

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[2065toyota]

I have an ankle that I have broke 3 times. Since I started canyoneering, my knee and ankle problems have actually all went away. I also have a pair of canyoneers but I don't think they really provide much more support. It is really just a neoprene boot on your ankle.

[ratagonia]

I have an ankle that I have broke 3 times. Since I started canyoneering, my knee and ankle problems have actually all went away. I also have a pair of canyoneers but I don't think they really provide much more support. It is really just a neoprene boot on your ankle.

Yeah, what he said. I think the neoprene does a good job of PADDING the ankle bones (also valuable), but it is not what I would call Supportive.

Tom

[genuine_ginger]

I have worn both, not a fan of the 5.10's. But these sportivas are definitely not as durable as their old model. Use to buy used pairs from zion rock guides and get 50 canyons out of them.

[Bootboy]

Shameless plug for the Salewa Wildfires...


LNT

[spinesnaper]

The Salewas look pretty interesting.

Ken