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Acopa Spectre Rock Shoes
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Acopa Spectre Rock Shoes

Item # 783362

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A technical shoe that combines edging power and excellent sensitivity, the Acopa Spectre rock shoe excels at all styles of climbing, from sport to trad.

  • Canvas-lined leather uppers and tensioned rubber midsoles create a precise fit
  • Sticky 4.2mm RS rubber excels at gripping rock without sacrificing feel and sensitivity
  • Padded leather tongues enhance comfort while climbing
  • Contoured rands place rubber where you need it for extra grip when climbing cracks

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 8 UK.

Imported.

Item 783362

Acopa Spectre Rock Shoes Specs

Specification

Description

Weight499 grams
LastSlip lasted
Shape of lastLightly cambered
UpperLeather
LiningCotton/nylon canvas
OutsoleRubber
Can be resoledYes
GenderUnisex

Acopa Spectre Rock Shoes Customer Reviews

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Acopa Spectre Rock Shoes
 
3.8

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Versatile (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sprint climbs (4)
    • Bouldering (3)
    • Outdoors (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid climber (6)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    May

    16

    2009

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    superior design

    By leis7

    from Temecula, CA

    About Me Avid Climber

    Pros

    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Outdoor
      • Sprint Climbs

      Comments about Acopa Spectre Rock Shoes:

      Being conditioned to another brand of shoe, I was pleasantly surprised by the Acopa shoe.

      I use this shoe predominantly in sport routes or on trad lines with fewer pitches. I found that the rubber is sensitive in that it will stick with/without fully weighting the shoe. It's perfect for edging and stemming.

      The fit surpasses other shoes of this caliber because it is comfortable. It feels ergonomically designed for the foot in the curled position.

      In short, a shoe doesn't make the climber; but confidence in the performance of the shoe translates to confidence in performing on the crag.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      20

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      great sport shoes

      By ferrari

      from fallbrook,ca

      About Me Avid Climber

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Rugged
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Bouldering
        • Indoor
        • Sprint Climbs

        Comments about Acopa Spectre Rock Shoes:

        Once again Acopa gets it right. Precise fitting shoe for technical climbs in the sport range. Shoe does not move on your foot, rubber is scary sticky, love the construction. Built solid.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        15

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Expensive, but worth it

        By jungleboy82

        from Victorville,ca

        About Me Avid Climber

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Great craftsmanship
        • Rugged
        • Sticky rubber
        • Thick leather

        Cons

        • Uncomfortable

        Best Uses

        • Bouldering
        • Indoor
        • Outdoor
        • Sprint Climbs

        Comments about Acopa Spectre Rock Shoes:

        Great shoe. It is great for edging, cracks and smearing. The shoe stays on your foot where it is at, no rolling or twisting. I was originally looking to get some scarpas, however the rubber was not as thick or grippy. The only con is that they are uncomfortable, but they are rock climbing shoes so how comfortable can they be.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels half size too small
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        24

        2009

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        good, but could be better

        By jager

        from St. Louis

        About Me Avid Climber

        Pros

        • Versatile

        Cons

        • Bulky

        Best Uses

          Comments about Acopa Spectre Rock Shoes:

          I bought my Spectres in Dec '08 as a backup/replacement to my beloved La Sportive Barracudas after a friend (who loves Acopa Enzos) recommended them to me and after I saw their Best in Gear review from Rock and Ice. While "comfortable" isn't exactly how I would describe the shoes, the sizing is accurate--they fit as they should. Since I purchased the shoes, I've climbed in them indoors and outdoors on limestone and sandstone sport routes around the Midwest. They even made a trip with me to Paklenica National Park and the Marjann Peninsula in Croatia. I'm a mid-5.11 range sport climber and usually climb 2-3 times a week and get outdoors at least once a month. The Spectres are just now beginning to show signs of wear (although I have alternated climbing in them and my Barracudas). I think the Spectres perform adequately for smearing slab and hooking overhangs. I rarely crack climb, but I think the construction of the Spectres makes them better suited for that than my Barracudas. However, my Barracudas easily out-perform my Spectres for edging and toeing. The Barracudas are flimsy, but are sensitive and feel like second-skin whereas the Spectres are solid and feel like, well, shoes. As a result, the Spectres are much less sensitive and feel more bulky than the Barracudas. Which is unfortunate because the Spectre is designed to be a sensitive, edging shoe. And while the official specs say the Spectres are lighter than the Barracudas, the Spectres feel heavier to me on my feet. So while I have enjoyed these shoes and climb in them fairly regularly (even exclusively for a few weeks while I had the Barracudas re-soled), I prefer the Barracudas and think if I were to buy another pair of shoes, it would be something other than Spectres. It's a good shoe and may work well for others, but is nothing stellar to me and did not live up to my expectations.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          15

          2009

           
          5.0

          Great all around shoes!

          By Tall Paul

          from Milwaukee, WI

          About Me Avid Climber

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Long Climbs
            • Outdoor
            • Sprint Climbs

            Comments about Acopa Spectre Rock Shoes:

            Honestly these are great all around shoes! I have used them on wide and thin crack climbing, extensive slab and face climbing, and plenty of overhanging stuff too! The toebox is unique and fits my foot perfectly, you get that slight "curling" of the toes in the front that you want, but without much discomfort.

            Sounds like the 1-star reviewer had a lemon. I have read many reviews on these shoes and have gone through two pair so far, and I will be buying them again and again.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too small
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Apr

            28

            2009

            (0 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Not worth the money

            By cuchalain312

            from Snohomish, WA

            About Me Avid Climber

            Pros

              Cons

              • Flimsy
              • Uncomfortable

              Best Uses

              • Bouldering

              Comments about Acopa Spectre Rock Shoes:

              The rubber delaminated from toe on second day of climbing. These shoes are EXTREMELY uncomfortable, even for high performance shoes, and I bought them fairly loose.

              Bottom line is don't waste hard earned cash on low quality shoes.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels full size too small
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (0 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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