CHIMÈRE

This shoe is a great fit between the drago and instinct. I’m primarily a VSR user and the chimera is a great addition. The shoe feels incredibly sensitive, I can really feel what I’m standing on and be confident smearing or really digging into a foothold on an overhang. Slowly becoming my new favorite shoe. It’s soft, yet has enough stiffness to really generate power when you need to. For reference, my street shoe is 43, I ordered a 41.5 which is the same I wear in the instinct for a performance fit. Barely required any break in and really molds to your foot for comfort. You won’t regret giving these a shot!

Most of the other reviews I've read about this shoe are accurate. The Chimera is a lightweight, tight, flexible, do-it-all, technical shoe. Definitely the best shoe model I have worn so far. One thing I don't see in the other reviews though, is how good-looking they are. I get complements at the gym anytime I put them on, and people ask if they can hold them for a better view. I know looks are a subjective opinion, but these shoes look good, are of high-quality build, and work extremely well in climbing - at least for me.

There was too much volume through the arch and heel at one size down (39) from my street shoe (EU 40-41), and smaller sizes were too short-- yet the heels still slipped. I was hoping the lace system would compensate for the insecure fit but w/ maximum lace closure the shoes were still too loose. I can't really comment on the quality since I returned them. The price seems par for the course.