Futura $130
The lack of an edge allows you to be much less precise with your feet and get away with it but prevents precision foot placement on edges... On vertical terrain the Futuras performed very well if the footholds were slopey but as an all out edging shoe they don't quite cut the mustard, with the lack of an edge hindering performance slightly. Sportiva's tried and tested 'P3 Platform' design performed exceedingly well, allowing a very large amount of force to be put through the toes of the shoes, allowing you to get the most from your feet on any angle of rock. UKC
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