Montrail Wasabi

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The Wasabi is a climbing shoe made by Montrail. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Montrail Wasabi Climbing Shoe - Vegan (Spring 2008) Specifications for the Wasabi by Montrail Weight: 7 oz./213 g. (size 39) Stick Gryptonite HT for unearthly stick - Stick heel hooks - Stick toe scums - Stick Anywhere Fit CTX Toe Custom-moldable over your toes Solid asymmetrical power Modest camber Plush and narrow heel Design CTX top, bottom, and heel Three Velcro straps for precise tension adjustment Animal High performance Bouldering Sport climbing Training Standard setting Rad trad"

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . Thermo-moldable for custom fit, Montrail's stickiest rubber and solid power make their Wasabi rock-climbing shoes a top choice for training, bouldering and serious climbing. Gryptonite HT sticky rubber outsole combines traction, hardness and abrasion resistance. Mesh and synthetic uppers Three hook-and-loop straps for perfect fit Moldable in heel cup, and over and under toes Weight: 15 oz. pr. CLOSEOUTS . China. Size Euro (US): 37 (5) 38 (5 ) 38 (6) 39 (6 ) 39 (6 -7) 40 (7) 40 (7 ) 41 (8) 41 (8-8 ) 42 (8 ) 42 (9) 43 (9 ) 43 (9 -10) 44 (10) 44 (10 ) 45 (11)"

From Backcountry.com:
"Jam cracks and hang out on a dime in your Montrail Wasabi Climbing Shoe. These climbing shoes feature Montrail's stickiest rubber for superb grip on the rock face and thermo-moldable foam for an excellent fit. The Wasabi's Gryptonite soles combine extremely high friction with an appropriate amount of hardness so that these shoes not only stick to that rock wall with ease, they also hold up to use and abuse. Place these shoes in a conventional oven to warm the thermo-moldable foam. Then wear them so the foam molds to your foot's contours for an unbeatable fit you'll get more power, feel for the rock, and better pressure distribution than you get from the average climbing shoe. (These shoes will eventually mold to your feet even if you don't heat them.) The broad toe with a chiseled profile helps you wedge into thin cracks."

From RockCreek:
"The Wasabi is one of Montrail's newest Rock Shoe for 2006. This shoe is made for all the dime edgers, boulderers, footwork masters, testpiece senders, standard setters, and rad tradsters. The Wasabi is custom-moldable around the toe and heel, has focused toe power for the life of the shoe, has a modest camber, and a plush comfortable heel. The Wasabi will provide sticky edge power."

User Reviews

Wasabi
Reviewed by dlcavanaugh, May 01, 2008

"The Wasabi is a great shoe -- very comfortable and the rubber is pretty sticky. I've been climbing for 5 or 6 years and have worn Boreal, Montrail, and some FiveTens. These are by far the most comfortable pair I've worn while still managing to fit fairly tight."

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Unisex Wasabi
Reviewed by Blake217, Dec 19, 2006

"Extremely comfortable - I went down a full size from my Mad Rock Locos and though they were a snugger fit, the thermo-molded spots in the shoe made them very comfortable to wear for hours on end. The three velcro straps work well: the middle strap is reversed so you can really cinch down the straps for a tight, lace-like fit."

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Unisex Wasabi
Reviewed by Corey Webb, Nov 23, 2006

"A good shoe for a while. The velcro fails. This shoe is not for the usual climber. Someone who doesn't climb that much will get more use out of it. Good at micro edging for the beginning of the shoe, once rubber wears some, they suck. About the same time, the velcro will go out and it's time to have a viking funeral for them."

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Unisex Wasabi
Reviewed by mobiusnc, Oct 04, 2006

"Climbed in them for two months. The rubber has degraded horribly so they are now useless for edgeing. Worse yet, the velcro has completely failed. This is a common problem with everyone I have met who owns these shoes. Wish I knew that before buying them. First and last pair of Montrails for me."

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Unisex Wasabi
Reviewed by Brike, Jul 07, 2006

"Top, s'adapte parfaitement au pied! super pour le bloc et grimpe dynamique (très souple)."

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Unisex Wasabi
Reviewed by Tempo36, Mar 02, 2006

"Since starting climbing I've owned a pair of Montrail Zealots followed by a pair of Methods and now most recently a pair of Wasabis. The Wasabis combine the superior rubber with the better fit of the Zealot. If anything, they improve on the fit and comfort."

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Unisex Wasabi
Reviewed by No, Feb 26, 2006

"The shoe is comfortable and are good for smearing technique. On certain foot types (like narrow feet) the shoes do not have a tight fit."

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