Mammut Blaze Pro
The Blaze Pro could have been one of our favorite shoes.
Mammut Blaze Pro, $125
- Steep rock: 2.5 Star
- Face climbing: 3.5 Star
- Long routes: 2 Star
- Upper: Synthetic leather, lined
- Rubber: 4mm Vibram XSV
The Blaze Pro could have been one of our favorite shoes. With a moderately stiff sole, good lacing system and snug toe box it’s a solid performer on technical face climbs. The last, however, still needs work. It’s too flat, and I never felt like my weight was entirely focused over my big toe and instep edge. The Blaze Pro is an excellent edging shoe but needs a few tweaks to be outstanding.
+ Great edging shoe.
– Last lacks power.