User Review: Montrail Wasabi

Montrail Wasabi
Above: The current Wasabi, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed December 19, 2006 by Blake217

Rating:
Use: Indoor gym bouldering, occasional outdoor climbing.
Break-in Period: None
Price Paid: $95

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.

At first, they were the best shoes I had ever owned. They are still great, however after two months of climbing twice a week, the sole has started peeling away from the shoe at the toes, probably from edging, and as a result, have lost their mirco-edging ability.

I would buy these shoes again if the edge lasted longer.