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    Rafi Harzahav
    Spectator

    @rhz10

    Locale: SF Bay Area

    Hi,

    I found these shoes today in a shop near me. I have extremely narrow feet and was surprised to find that they fit me. The salesperson tried to discourage me from using them for backpacking–claiming that they are not substantial enough. They seemed at least as substantial as many of the trail runners touted on this forum. I'd be very curious to hear whether anyone out there has had any experience with this shoe.

    http://www.salewa.us/product/tech-approach/ms-fire-vent/color/7500

    http://www.backcountry.com/salewa-fire-vent-shoe-mens

    Thanks,

    rhz

    #1870046
    Warren Greer
    Spectator

    @warrengreer

    Locale: SoCal

    I'm not familiar with approach shoes but the soles don't appear to have very good traction as they appear fairly smooth. Again, I'm not familiar with this type of shoe but maybe some of the climbers in here could give you some direction. Eric Chan may know. Good luck.

    #1870232
    Rafi Harzahav
    Spectator

    @rhz10

    Locale: SF Bay Area

    Thanks Warren.

    Perhaps someone could comment on the relative merits of approach shoes vs trail runners and light hikers. I'd be transitioning from a traditional clunky pair of boots and typically carry no more than 25lbs for a few days of backpacking at a time.

    Any comments welcome!

    thanks again

    #1870434
    James holden
    BPL Member

    @bearbreeder-2

    approach shoes work fine providing they fit yr feet and yr happy with the tread … some approach shoes have little to no tread … also watch out for the leather ones, while durable they take forever to dry …

    remember that climbers use approach shoes on nasty talus and scrambling approaches with 30+ lb packs …

    #1870507
    Rafi Harzahav
    Spectator

    @rhz10

    Locale: SF Bay Area

    Hi.

    Thanks for your response. The pattern on the sole of this shoe consists in part of circles:tread

    BTW: Are approach shoes generally designed to give a snugger fit than hikers?

    Thanks again.

    rhz

    #1870577
    James holden
    BPL Member

    @bearbreeder-2

    the tread is not that aggressive, you may have issues on wet logs, mud or loose dirt …

    however youll be like spiderman boulder hopping or on rocks …. the flatter the tread, the better the surface contact and thus friction

    some approach shoes may be a tighter fit than normal, as a tighter fit generally is better for rock climbing … but at the end of the day it still needs to fit yr feet comfortably

    #1870798
    Rafi Harzahav
    Spectator

    @rhz10

    Locale: SF Bay Area

    I'm concerned about the tread. These will probably be returned. I appreciate your input.

    #1870847
    Wild Exped
    BPL Member

    @bankse

    Locale: OZ

    Ive got a few pairs including these. I love the lacing on approach shoes and how well these can be made to fit (and i dont have narrow feet). The model with the lug sole definitely works much better for general walking especially in mud, slippery conditions etc. I'm not sure if they make the lug sole model in a vent style though. These you have do work extremely well for rock hopping but ive had a few slips on tracks.

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