First “non-starter” pair
Hello all. I’m a fairly new climber that just got certified lead and am looking to go outside and boulder more. I have tarantulaces and I honestly think they’re great. That being said, they are flat so they are pretty tough to use when bouldering overhangs. My thought process is to get a new pair that is a bit more aggressive so I can boulder more but also keep as an all around shoe for when the tarantulaces die. My dilemma is I’m not in a “climbing concentration” area so re-soling and trying on shoes is pretty much out of the question. My online research is telling me to stay with Sportiva since they all fit similar. Based on all of this data, my top three contenders are Kubo, Miura, and Otaki. Cons of each are: Otakis are expensive, Miuras have a pretty aggressive profile that might make climbing longer routes difficult, and Kubos might not be aggressive enough. Pros are Otakis have the best online reviews for what im looking to use them for, miuras have an insanely good pedigree and are revered by climbers young and old, and kubos have the best price point. Am I off the mark with any of my statements? Which of the three would you recommend or should I look at other Sportivas or other brands? Thanks!