Oh, are Katanas with laces new? I haven't seen those, though possibly it's just a matter of my local MEC not carrying them (their selection is good but not exhaustive). I'm not sure I'd switch from the velcro--at least for gym climbing I like the easy-on, easy-off of the velcro--but it's good to know.
I'm a dedicated Katana fan, though I wouldn't have recommended them to someone looking for a narrow shoe. I've got wider toes and a narrow heel, and for that I find them perfect: the toe box doesn't smush my feet too badly, and the heels don't slip. So I imagine the heels of a Katana would work well for you, but perhaps the toes might be too wide. Though that's probably where a lace-up would help a lot. Some of my more narrow-footed friends are fans of the Miuras, so you might give those a whirl; they're too narrow for me, for instance.
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Date: 2010-06-03 02:05 am (UTC)I'm a dedicated Katana fan, though I wouldn't have recommended them to someone looking for a narrow shoe. I've got wider toes and a narrow heel, and for that I find them perfect: the toe box doesn't smush my feet too badly, and the heels don't slip. So I imagine the heels of a Katana would work well for you, but perhaps the toes might be too wide. Though that's probably where a lace-up would help a lot. Some of my more narrow-footed friends are fans of the Miuras, so you might give those a whirl; they're too narrow for me, for instance.