Gear

Hi folks,
I randomly picked up a pair of Salomon Pro Sticky Mids from an Adidas outlet store for £28(!) the other day - couldn't resist even though I know reviews haven't all been great.

Anyway, they're about 1/4 to 1/2 a size smaller than my walking and mountain boots, and although very comfortable bouncing round my living room, I can feel my big toe slightly against the end of the boot when I walk.

It occurs to me that the close fit might actually be an advantage on higher grade scrambles etc, or am I just going to get sore toes?

I already have footwear for most other occasions, so could justify keeping these solely for dry weather scrambling if it came to it.

Any thoughts?

Cheers,
Max

ps Seasons greetings and all that...

Depends :-) Snug's good, too tight isn't. I'd wear them for a gentle amble, carry something in your pack that you can change into if they start to decimate your feet, and see how it goes. On scrambles, yep, I'd rather have a close fit, but unless you're going to walk in wearing something else, they need to be comfortable for walking as well. Don't think that rubber rand is likely to give much either. Good luck :-)

Btw. I never found the Pro Sticky boots or shoe particularly sticky. The Scarpa Megabyte rubber compound is significantly better, but at 28 quid, who cares...

Exactly. I've not heard brilliant things about them either, but had to give 'em a go at that price! :o)