During a time when most climbers are trying to cram their feet into tighter and tighter shoes; the Vapor V offers a relaxed, all-around shoe that performs aggressively on both overhung and vertical terrain.
Shoes do make a difference. I’ve heard it so many times from coaches, gym employees, even gear reps: “As long as you’ve got sticky rubber on your foot….” Well, I disagree wholeheartedly.