How Durable Climas are?

Sergey · Post by **Sergey** » 27 Jul 2006 12:15

I've had my first session in Climas 1 today, and they totally blew my mind away.
I didn't feel sore and tired after a 3 hour session on concrete which is why I'm not going back to lavers.

So I was wondering how long climas will last for? I have an opportunity to get as many pairs as I want to, but I'm not sure how many need...

So what do you guys think?

hackeysnacker · Post by **hackeysnacker** » 27 Jul 2006 12:23

u'll probly end up going through 2 - 3 pairs a year if you play 3 hours a day

I have an opportunity to get as many pairs as I want to, but I'm not sure how many need...

what and where is the oppurtunity?

brinard · Post by **brinard** » 27 Jul 2006 12:31

hook it up!!! as many as youwant!!?? (i wear U.S. 9.5's)

climas are the shit.

mine have lasted since march with 1-2 hrs of shred a day. skipping weekends.

ive only got one part of the sole to start to come off.

but im buying a new pair when i get home probably.

id say 2 pairs a year.

ive never had shin spilints.!!

Drew Hamilton · Post by **Drew Hamilton** » 27 Jul 2006 13:15

Mine have lasted, hmm, 3 days. But, they feel great.

Iron Clad Ben · Post by **Iron Clad Ben** » 27 Jul 2006 19:59

hackeysnacker wrote:
I have an opportunity to get as many pairs as I want to, but I'm not sure how many need...
what and where is the oppurtunity?

Yeah, hook it up, homes! I need some 11.5s.

hacksterbator · Post by **hacksterbator** » 27 Jul 2006 21:11

i played a full year in my climas. i'd say they last about as long as lavers, but i guess it depends on your style as well.

hackeysnacker · Post by **hackeysnacker** » 27 Jul 2006 21:17

what kinda surface u play on really determines how long ur shoes (and bags) will last.

David Morawski · Post by **David Morawski** » 28 Jul 2006 12:37

hacksterbator wrote:i played a full year in my climas. i'd say they last about as long as lavers, but i guess it depends on your style as well.

hackeysnacker wrote:what kinda surface u play on really determines how long ur shoes (and bags) will last.

Sergey, your post has inspired me to go finish modding my Climas..which have been in the back of my car for a couple weeks now.

Skippy! · Post by **Skippy!** » 28 Jul 2006 13:28

I'm pissed. My climas are a pinch too small, and it's really hard to shred in them cause my toes are riiiight against the end of the shoe. Do any of you veteran clima wearers have any tips for stretching the shoe's length quickly? I figure it's possible, since my lavers were also once pretty uncomfortable. But I wore em everywhere and they broke in eventually to be really loose. So, do I have to just wear these a lot and hope that eventually they'll increase a bit in length after a while? Or is there something that I can stick in there to make the just shoe a little bit bigger so I'm not stubbing my toes when I shred? Assistance!

David Morawski · Post by **David Morawski** » 30 Jul 2006 00:18

Depending on the severity of the situation, something as small as not wearing socks can do wonders to make a smaller sized shoe go from 'ow' to 'hey, this isn't that bad.'

Skippy! · Post by **Skippy!** » 30 Jul 2006 12:24

I already wear em barefoot.

hacksterbator · Post by **hacksterbator** » 01 Aug 2006 10:32

Skippy! wrote: My climas are a pinch too small, and it's really hard to shred in them cause my toes are riiiight against the end of the shoe. Do any of you veteran clima wearers have any tips for stretching the shoe's length quickly?

sometimes what works for other people just doesn't work for you. i go against the grain and buy my climas to fit loose, so i've never had to strech them out, which is contrary to what works for tom, who buys his to fit super tight. all you can do walk them out. try putting on 2 pairs of socks and wear them around the house to help strech them out.

Drew Hamilton · Post by **Drew Hamilton** » 01 Aug 2006 12:03

And there are things made to stretch shoes, they are usually made of wood and shaped like a foot, you put it in the shoe, then twist a knob till it's tight in the shoe. A few days of this process they should fit just fine. And I play with pretty loose climas too, it works well for me so far.

mc · Post by mc » 02 Aug 2006 16:23

my climas tend to get compressed towards the outside of the sole, which makes my feet tilt down on the outside, which sometimes makes me roll my ankle after I've had a pair for a while. Mine last me about 7-8 months playing 3-5 times a week for a few hours at a time.

I love them, I just wish they lasted a little longer, or had more lateral support...

hope this helps,matty

hackeysnacker · Post by **hackeysnacker** » 02 Aug 2006 21:31

I had problems w/ my feet pushing out the [out]side and rolling after a good amount of wear as well, most of which happens on the outside toe of the sole - a full size or size and a half smaller should help that problem from occuring too quickly.

brinard · Post by **brinard** » 03 Aug 2006 12:41

i dont reccommend wearing them to work, no matter what you do.

ive broke 3 toes and lost a toe nail because climas have no protection on the top.