Otaki 女款

I was worried an aggressive shoe would feel painful on longer routes, but these stay surprisingly comfortable while still edging sharply on small footholds. The stiffness really shines on steep terrain where I need to trust my toes.

The two-strap closure locks my heel in way better than my old velcro pair, no slipping on tiny edges. Took a couple sessions to break in but now they smear and toe in like a dream on granite.

The two-strap closure feels way more secure than my old velcro pair, especially on small edges where I need everything locked down. I expected them to hurt after an hour but they broke in after two sessions and now they're my go-to for anything steep.