If you have wide or high-volume feet and need a shoe that excels on long approaches, cross-country hikes, big walls, and low 5th-class climbs, the Mescalito Planet is an excellent choice. However, if you have narrow feet, these shoes will likely be too wide, and their climbing ability will be lost as your foot slides around the inside. Because of their weight, they are also not the best shoe for carrying up multi-pitch climbs. That said, for their ability to climb well, hike..." go to full review

While some have simply tried to copy the most popular model, BD took its own route and created a trad shoe that feels like a change of pace from the norm. If you want a shoe for thin crack projects and super sensitive smearing, we suggest you give the Aspect Pro a shot. While it is only a touch cheaper than directly comparable options, it is worth noting how much technology Black Diamond packed into this shoe without skyrocketing the price. If you're looking for a top-end trad shoe – and, of..." go to full review

If you are still cleaning the sand out of your vehicle from your last desert tower trip, you carry a haul bag to the coffee shop, or you have never stick-clipped a route, there have traditionally only been a few truly high-end shoes on the market for the kind of climbing you enjoy. That is changing, though, and we are seeing some pretty impressive offerings for high-top trad specialists. For a similarly high level of all-around performance as other options, with even more protection and a..." go to full review