In reply to Wry Spudding:
> ...and don't expect them to last very long. Mine haven't been very durable (unlike the old ones which lasted well).
It's interesting that a few people have mentioned this. There must be/have been a problem judging by the comments. I've just had a look at them again. There isn't really any signs of wear beyond what you'd expect from a shoe that I've had for a year. In fact they look in pretty good nick, although I don't use them as an every day run around shoe.
> Have you used La Sportiva Boulder X's in the past? If so how do the Sportivas compare in rock climbing terms with the Tennies?
Nope, I've never really went for Sportivas, although I really should try a pair. Scarpa just seem to fit my feet so well they are just my go to brand for this type of stuff.
> That stealth sole wears out quick, bought a pair in spring, soles are now slick, bald as a coot. But as the article says, great for scrambling and low grade climbs.
The stealth rubber on 5/10 climbing shoes I've owned have always worn out super fast, so this doesn't surprise me that much. Maybe I should take them for a day on Cuillin gabbro and see how they fair!
> The durability might depend on how they are used. I've seen many people use them as a daytime shoe, crag shoe, house slipper, scrambler and pretty much everything. If I wore one shoe for it all then it wouldn't take long to wear them out. I've had a pair for a year and use them on scrambly hikes and approaches and so far they are great.
This is basically how I've been using them (days out at crags/good path approaches to mountain crags).
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