Shoes perform great. The La Sportiva rubber was incredible. The only qualm I have about the shoe is that the glue is not great. Parts of the rubber are peeling. Also I didnt like the heel fit, but that is a personal thing.

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Boreal Zyphers

They are THE gym shoe! They go on fast and come off faster, great when you have them sized down 3 1/2 sizes. All the talk about slippers not being able to edge does not apply to these. They do streach and when you sweat in them the first couple of times your feet turn orange, but the color is worth it.

Customer Service

I've had them for over a year and never needed to call.

I really like these shoes (and like the price too) for the gym. They smear well, edging is OK and sensitivity is really great. If you're buying these shoes make sure they're tight, a bit painful even, because they do stretch a lot.

Customer Service

Mine started falling apart uncharacteristically early. The Sportiva folks were very nice on the phone and the shoes are currently out for warrantly repair/replacement.

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I've also climbed in Boreal Stingers, Five-Ten Spires, various rentals and
tested many other shoes.

These really do fit like a glove (or should that be sock??). Very comfy. I use them for all styles of climbing, and they do good at most. They tend to leave your feet a bit tender if you use them for multipitching, but the grip and support they give is worth it. Highly recommended.

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Boreal Ninja.

These shoes kick ass on steep stuff and in the gym. They suck on slabs and multipitch. These are a sport climbers' dream.

Customer Service

Sportiva has always been good to me on customer service. When I got a pair of Vipers, the soles ripped through before I left the indoor gym!!! They wer more than happy to replace them, no charge, quickly. I never had another problem with them.

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Sportiva Vipers, 5 10 UFO's.

Best slipper there is on the market. Good price too. Superb on edging, pockets and smears. Don't use on multiple pitches for they do tend to break easily.

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Boreal, 5.10

Best shoe for the money. I work at a climbing gym, and sell shoes there regularly, and this is by and far our most popular. I have NEVER had a return, or a customer complaint. They are as technical as the more expensive shoes, but about fifty dollars less. They do stretch, so be sure to buy them tight, anywhere from one to three sizes smaller than you’re regular climbing shoe (I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true, if these suckers don’t hurt, they don’t fit.) They don’t work quite as well for bigger heavier people who tend to like more support. Ultra sensitive.

Customer Service

I bought a pair of LaSportiva shoes for an extended trip out west, and the sole started to peel off after only a few days. We stopped by LaSportiva's home base in Boulder, and they gave me a new pair on the spot, no questions asked. Be good to their shoes, and they'll be good to you.

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Other LaSportiva. 5-10. Boreal.

These are great shoes. They pull pockets well, edge when you need them to, and have great hel-pull sensitivity. Don't plan on doing long routes where you'll be standing and resting on them a lot...thin soles. Avoid the slab! I do have a problem with the rand separating from the leather on one shoe but it hasn't affected performance yet. I'd buy another pair. Love that Orange!

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Boreal Aces
Boreal Ballet Gold
Boreal Diablo

great slipper for the price, but i'd suggest buying them especially tight since i'm now starting to have problems with the heel cup coming loose after stretching them out so much...

I think this shoe is really good, not only for the price but for the performance. I've climbed from thin edge,over hangs, to crack climbs and this shoe does well in all. I must say they do stretch alot so get them really tight. I also have the Mistrals,and the Muirs and both are quite simular.