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Men's Method S Climbing Shoes

Men's Method S Climbing Shoes

Regular price $179.95 USD
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The Method S is designed for steep climbing. A soft midsole, downturned last, and rubberized toe box makes heel hooks and toe hooks feel like second nature, while the single Velcro strap provides easy transitions between burns.

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The Method S is designed for steep climbing.

A soft midsole, downturned last, and rubberized toe box makes heel hooks and toe hooks feel like second nature, while the single Velcro strap provides easy transitions between burns. Molded sticky rubber soles are optimized for grip without sacrificing performance or weight. An engineered knit upper makes the Method S breathable and comfortable next to the skin.

Features

  • Features BlackLabel Fuse rubber molded for optimal grip and performance
  • Moderate downturn for steep climbing
  • Activated slingshot and midsole using a high elasticity tension rubber
  • Molded heel for precise heel hooking
  • Rubberized toe box for toe hooks and scumming
  • High tension, engineered knit tongue feels soft against skin

SPECS

  • Weight: 460 g
  • Size Range: US 6.5-US 13
  • Country of Origin: China

SPECS

  • Weight: 460 g
  • Size Range: US 6.5-US 13
  • Country of Origin: China

MATERIALS

  • [Upper] 90% Rubber, 10% Polyester
  • [Lining] 100% Polyester
  • [Midsole] 100% TPU
  • [Outsole] 100% Rubber
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Overall rating: 3.875 / 5 from 24 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Men's Method S Climbing Shoes are designed for steep climbing, offering a soft midsole, downturned last, and rubberized toe box for natural heel and toe hooks. The single Velcro strap facilitates easy transitions, and the molded sticky rubber soles provide optimal grip. Customers appreciate the fit, though there are mixed opinions on sizing.

Summary topics

  • Fit: 34%
  • Sizing: 24%

Review topics: ["fit","size","looks","shoes","comfort","grip","rubber","foot","method"].

Review highlights

  • "Overall, these are excellent climbing shoes; the size fits perfectly with the city shoe."Anton
  • "The fit and comfort of the shoe is quite nice after you've climbed in them for only a few minutes."Scott J.
  • "The break in hasn’t been too bad and the easy on and off makes it a non-issue to relieve the pressure on my toes."Remington S.

Reviews

Requires structural reinforcement.

"Overall, these are excellent climbing shoes; the size fits perfectly with the city shoe. I have a wide foot, so it took a little time to break them in. After 3-5 three-hour workouts in the gym, the comfort has improved significantly, while the sharpness and sensitivity are excellent. The heel works great. The rubber grips the slopers perfectly. The design is one of the best on the market! Now about the downsides. I would reinforce the seam that secures the upper loop, as it tore off during the last use. I would also replace the structural adhesive with a stronger, more flexible one, as my wide foot simply stretched the rubber panels on the upper of the shoe during use, causing them to come apart, and I had to repair it myself."

Anton (4/5)

Size up 1 full size-1. 5 for best performance/comfo

"Love these shoes after having them for 2 years now and have gone through 2 resoles. I will say im a 8. 5 street shoe, and had to size up 1 full size and that felt on the limit of the tight fit I was willing to handle, however I stuck the shoes in the oven at the lowest setting for 5 minutes and did a heat mold and they've fit like a glove ever since!"

Nick (5/5)

Not worth the hassle

"I purchased this as a gift. The sizing is way off and there is no exchange policy. I have been trying to get a refund for a month now. Customer service is no help and just automates the same general message."

Jennifer Z. (1/5)

Extremely undersize, can't break in

"I initially ordered these shoes at my size, an 11. I couldn't even get my feet in them so I returned and got 12's instead. They're still extremely small to the point where I'm afraid I won't be able to break them in due to the level of pain."

Andrew T. (2/5)

Nice Shoes

"So far quite happy with these. The fit seems to match street size well."

Carter C. (5/5)

Great fit and grip

"I have a 13 street shoe size and ordered the same for these. I broke them in pretty quickly and they're tight-but-comfortable after just a few sessions. I had the normal Method shoes, but their toe box is weirdly high-volume for my feet. The Method S is more consistent and slimmer. I bought a second pair to have a spare."

John K. (5/5)

Sizing is way off

"Normally wear a 42. 5 which equates to 9. 5 US for climbing shoes. Couldn't fit my feet into the 9. 5's I just got delivered"

Matt (3/5)

Sleek

"Sleek, stylish and well designed with great performance fit. The heel cup and last maintains excellent toe capacity achievement."

James C. (5/5)

Method S

"These shoes fit well. They feel streamlined and grip on the rock well"

Blaine H. (4/5)

They’re ok

"They’re ok, but after one session my toe box was turning. I got them my street shoe size, and they feel pretty tight, but don’t edge well."

Akline (3/5)

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