text: Update: these went from a 4 star to a 1. Why? Because they broke down fast. Honestly - I absolutely loved these shoes the first few weeks. They fit great, performed well, etc. (see original review below). 5 weeks in, however, they had developed a hole on the upper, by one of the laces. I found that peculiar, because I hadn't been particularly aggressive with them. I contacted Climb X customer service to see if they'd warranty the shoe. They replied that they don't do that because people have &#34;different climbing styles&#34;. I'm sorry - but if these piece of crap shoes can't withstand 5 weeks of moderate indoor climbing, they're worthless. I get that it's a cheap intro level shoe, and I'm not expecting pro quality - but at least moderate durability. They're garbage. Spend a few extra bucks on some La Sportivas or Scarpas.<br /><br />Original review:<br />--<br />I've worn these shoes for 15 straight days of indoor bouldering now, each session ~2 hours in length, and I'm VERY pleased with them. The price was of course great, but what I didn't expect was the quality. They fit great - I'm normally a size 10.5 and I was advised to size down for climbing shoes, but I tried them on in person, and the 10.5 fit me well. My toes curl in slightly, and they're just breaking in now and seem to fit perfectly.<br /><br />I like the ridged heel, and personally, I like the toe on these, though I think they're not for everyone. Some folks like a pointier toe, but I prefer mine just a bit squared. I'm an intermediate climber and I think these will last me a while. The hemp footbed is one of my favorite features because it has so far withstood my stinky feet and doesn't seem to retain any odors.