BUTORA NARSHA SOFT
REVIEWER: SULE MCCRAIES
RRP: $269.95
Pros:
• Excellent ‘smedging’ ability
• Good rubber coverage for toe scums
• Heel design may ‘save’ those who normally struggle to find a good heel fit
Cons:
• Slightly annoying strap design
• Tongue may feel too short for those downsizing aggressively
Best suited for:
• Those wanting a more specialised and aggressive shoe for the majority of their gym climbing or more smeary and “smedgy” climbing on more glassy rock types like sandstone.
• And worth trying on for those who struggle to get a good heel fit with other shoes. pullover), which also looks good in casual contexts.
LONG TERM REVIEW
It’s a climbing truism that the “best” shoe is the one that fits you. We can bang on about tech specs and how many V17s/9Cs have been climbed in what shoes, but if they don’t fit you well then those are all moot points…rant over. The Narsha Soft (AKA
