u/dinonamedtoby

some background: i LOVE my katanas and how secure they are on small holds and overhangs. the laces are great for my narrow feet and the heel almost fits (i have a really narrow foot that velcro struggles with and a tiny heel so many shoes just are too big there)

what i don’t love is how difficult it is to smear (and toe hooks aren’t great) and the toe bumps that have gone from tolerable pain to radiating pain (main reason why i want to switch)

i plan to keep them and use them for isolated climbs, but i think i need a softer shoe before the damage is severe and permanent (plus it’d be great to be able to smear more)

any recs on narrow shoes with a small heel for indoor?

(they’ve also developed a pretty bad crease in the heel over time)