Kataki $118
Whenever I need to stand on tiny little nothings, I'll reach for the Katakis... Right out of the box, I could feel a pronounced difference in the Kataki's aggressive, downturned toe—the shoe shaped my foot into a curled talon more so than any pair of Miuras ever did. This talon shape is what makes the Kataki shine when you need to toe-in on a thin edge to keep your body close to the rock, or focus all your weight precisely onto a tiny crystal that's so small you can hardly see it. Alpinist
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... the Otaki is well suited towards hanging around on small holds/edges (i.e. trad climbing) or using even smaller edges to move quickly and efficiently upwards to the lower-off (i.e. sport climbing). The stiffness and support that the boot offers makes it quite versatile, particularly for the UK climber, as it is well suited towards a wide variety of different angles from edgy slabs, through vertical walls, to gently overhanging terrain. View more
Whether I was pumping out limestone sport pitches, or dicing my way up sandstone slabs, or heel- and toe-hooking sandy boulder problems at Joe’s Valley, I was impressed with the shoe’s edging power. Small dishes, smears, pockets, and nubbins were no problem. View more
Edging on a dime' finally had meaning to me, and I quickly learned to trust holds that previously felt impossible to use. View more
Undoubtedly one of the best traditional climbing shoes I have ever worn. They are comfortable, offer great protection while jamming and edge powerfully. View more
They have lived up to their reputation as 'edging machines', without forfeiting performance on crack and slab. View more
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