Field Tested: Scarpa Boostic (redesigned)

Fans of the old Boostic who perhaps found the boot too stiff, narrow, or unforgiving will be thrilled with the redesign to this classic shoe—the wider toebox, full microsuede upper, and PAF heel soften up fit to let you size down for performance, with much-reduced foot pain compared to the original. These shoes are overbuilt beasts, incredibly precise on micro holds from credit-card-crimps to divots, with a stable, supportive midsole that lets you stand for ages on little nothings, though with some cost to sensitivity; they'll clearly hold up well to multiple resoles. The narrower, PAF (split-randed) heel was great for hooking, and the double-strap closure was effective for customizing fit. For techy multi-pitch climbs and face, pocket, and edging routes in that sweet spot of 15 degrees to either side of vertical, the new Boostic is a total machine.