Touchstone Blog Archive
Monday, November 29, 2010
Great Holiday Gift- New Climbing Shoes
This holiday season, Touchstone will be hosting a series of rock shoe demos at each of their gyms. La Sportiva, Five Ten, and Evolve shoes will be presenting a number of different shoes. A representative of the shoe company will help you find your size and the ideal shoe. Find a new shoe to make you crush that steep boulder problem, fight through the pumpy sport route, or get tradical on a long Yosemite crack climb. The demos will be from Dec 13 to the 16th. The best part is that shoes bought at the demos will be 20% off for members and 10% for non-members. All sales are final. The demos are:
Monday- Dec 13- DRG
Tuesday- Dec 14- BIW
Wednesday- Dec 15- GWPC
Thursday- Dec 16- MC
FiveTen
Hornets
There is no better shoe for high-end sport climbing, bouldering or competition climbing. The Hornet is built on a new state-of-the-art low volume last, with a downturned toe and an asymmetrical lacing system that allows for a perfect, custom fit. The upper is synthetic Cowdura™ with a 3-D Polytechnic™ coating that increases durability and abrasion resistance without adding weight. The Mystique™ outsole offers unparalleled grip, precision and durability.
Blackwing mens/women's
Think Dragon with a Velcro® closure. We made our latest state-of-the-art shoe even more user-friendly. The padded-tongue has a super-soft, fleecy microfiber lining. It wicks sweat and gives the top of your foot support and comfort, no matter what the angle. The new Blackwing fits like a glove, but slides on easily. The team shoe heel cup is extra snug and the Mystique™ outsole is specifically designed for ultimate friction on overhanging rock.
Anasazi lv
The Anasazi LV (Low Volume) excels on climbs of 5.11 and higher, both indoors and out. This performance climbing shoe is built on a women’s-specific last, and is designed for medium volume feet. The heel design offers an excellent, no-slip fit. Five Ten®’s proprietary “Power Toe” and a unique midsole provide the support for extremely technical climbs. Outsoles are Stealth® C4™ with extremely high friction, indoors and out.
Five Ten will also have the Arrowheads, the Coyote Velcro, the Super Mocc, and the Quantums.
Sportiva
Solutions
A high performance shoe purposely built to provide the solution for modern bouldering problems
Miura VS for Men and Women-
A high performance shoe for amazing edging control and pocket climbing performance
La Sportiva will also shoe the Testarossa.
Evolv
Pontas Lace
A much stiffer version of the Pontas, the Pontas Lace is a sporty outdoor shoe that performs brilliantly at edging. With the added rand rubber around the toe box, it can also be used as a more technical traditional climbing shoe.
Talon
Vertical terrain need not apply. The Talon has always been the weapon of choice for serious steep sends! New for 2009 is the toe box rand layout, fully perforated upper, rigid heel cup, black mesh trim and green TRAX rubber in the arch. Ideal for bouldering, gym, and sport.
Predator
The Predator just got a serious upgrade in the cosmetic department and is ready for your steepest projects! New for 2009 is a deeper heel cup with more tension, rigid heel cup, moderately perforated upper for breathability, higher toe rand, and black mesh pull straps. Ideal for sport, gym, and bouldering.
Optimus Prime
Chris Sharma designed this versatile down cambered shoe for front point edging and climbing vertical to overhanging climbs. It offers high performance in a comfortable fit.
Evolve will also be showing the Kaos, the Defy, the Pontas, the Royale, and the Elektra.
Stop by the Shoe Demos and get a GREAT deal on shoes out this winter season!
Monday- Dec 13- DRG
Tuesday- Dec 14- BIW
Wednesday- Dec 15- GWPC
Thursday- Dec 16- MC
FiveTen
Hornets
There is no better shoe for high-end sport climbing, bouldering or competition climbing. The Hornet is built on a new state-of-the-art low volume last, with a downturned toe and an asymmetrical lacing system that allows for a perfect, custom fit. The upper is synthetic Cowdura™ with a 3-D Polytechnic™ coating that increases durability and abrasion resistance without adding weight. The Mystique™ outsole offers unparalleled grip, precision and durability.
Blackwing mens/women's
Think Dragon with a Velcro® closure. We made our latest state-of-the-art shoe even more user-friendly. The padded-tongue has a super-soft, fleecy microfiber lining. It wicks sweat and gives the top of your foot support and comfort, no matter what the angle. The new Blackwing fits like a glove, but slides on easily. The team shoe heel cup is extra snug and the Mystique™ outsole is specifically designed for ultimate friction on overhanging rock.
Anasazi lv
The Anasazi LV (Low Volume) excels on climbs of 5.11 and higher, both indoors and out. This performance climbing shoe is built on a women’s-specific last, and is designed for medium volume feet. The heel design offers an excellent, no-slip fit. Five Ten®’s proprietary “Power Toe” and a unique midsole provide the support for extremely technical climbs. Outsoles are Stealth® C4™ with extremely high friction, indoors and out.
Five Ten will also have the Arrowheads, the Coyote Velcro, the Super Mocc, and the Quantums.
Sportiva
Solutions
A high performance shoe purposely built to provide the solution for modern bouldering problems
Miura VS for Men and Women-
A high performance shoe for amazing edging control and pocket climbing performance
La Sportiva will also shoe the Testarossa.
Evolv
Pontas Lace
A much stiffer version of the Pontas, the Pontas Lace is a sporty outdoor shoe that performs brilliantly at edging. With the added rand rubber around the toe box, it can also be used as a more technical traditional climbing shoe.
Talon
Vertical terrain need not apply. The Talon has always been the weapon of choice for serious steep sends! New for 2009 is the toe box rand layout, fully perforated upper, rigid heel cup, black mesh trim and green TRAX rubber in the arch. Ideal for bouldering, gym, and sport.
Predator
The Predator just got a serious upgrade in the cosmetic department and is ready for your steepest projects! New for 2009 is a deeper heel cup with more tension, rigid heel cup, moderately perforated upper for breathability, higher toe rand, and black mesh pull straps. Ideal for sport, gym, and bouldering.
Optimus Prime
Chris Sharma designed this versatile down cambered shoe for front point edging and climbing vertical to overhanging climbs. It offers high performance in a comfortable fit.
Evolve will also be showing the Kaos, the Defy, the Pontas, the Royale, and the Elektra.
Stop by the Shoe Demos and get a GREAT deal on shoes out this winter season!
Labels: Evolve, Five Ten, LaSportiva
¶ Monday, November 29, 2010 1 Comments
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Evolve Demos at Touchstone Gyms
Evolve rep and climber, Mason will be running the circuit of Touchstone gyms, showing off his selection of high-tech rock shoes.
The demos will be from 6-9 pm and feature great shoes like the Defy, the Kaos II, the Pontas, the Talon G2, the Predator, the Optimus and more.
The dates for the demos are:
DRG Concord- July 15
BIW Berkeley- July 16
GWPC Oakland- July 19
MC San Francisco –July 23
Pipeworks Sacramento- July 26
Come check out the great shoe line that Evolve has to offer. ¶ Tuesday, July 13, 2010 0 Comments
The demos will be from 6-9 pm and feature great shoes like the Defy, the Kaos II, the Pontas, the Talon G2, the Predator, the Optimus and more.
The dates for the demos are:
DRG Concord- July 15
BIW Berkeley- July 16
GWPC Oakland- July 19
MC San Francisco –July 23
Pipeworks Sacramento- July 26
Come check out the great shoe line that Evolve has to offer. ¶ Tuesday, July 13, 2010 0 Comments
Monday, May 3, 2010
Win Free Evolve Shoes From Skimble
Avid Mission Cliffs Climber Jennie and recent TRS4 competitor Maria Ly, began Skimble, a mobile app (iPhone) and website. They provide an innovative and location based service for people to track and share their fitness and sporting activities.
Users can track over 40 different sports like rock climbing, yoga, weightlifting, and many others. Skimble will remember their personal bests and help them monitor their progress over time. They can also compete on the leaderboards to win real prizes just by tracking their activities.
After the January launch Skimble's iPhone app has had over 30,000 downloads already. Check out our latest iPhone app release, free for downloads. In addition, Skimble was recently ranked Top 3 as an Innovative Technology Finalist at the SXSW Accelerator Pitch Competition and were just featured in the New York Times.
What's more, Skimble has partnered up with the guys at Evolve for April's contest giveaway: the winner's choice of a pair of Evolve climbing shoes! All it takes to enter the contest is for users to track their activities on Skimble.
You can check out what's going on with Skimble members at Berkeley Ironworks by following this link.
To check out more information about Skimble see their press release.
Users can track over 40 different sports like rock climbing, yoga, weightlifting, and many others. Skimble will remember their personal bests and help them monitor their progress over time. They can also compete on the leaderboards to win real prizes just by tracking their activities.
After the January launch Skimble's iPhone app has had over 30,000 downloads already. Check out our latest iPhone app release, free for downloads. In addition, Skimble was recently ranked Top 3 as an Innovative Technology Finalist at the SXSW Accelerator Pitch Competition and were just featured in the New York Times.
What's more, Skimble has partnered up with the guys at Evolve for April's contest giveaway: the winner's choice of a pair of Evolve climbing shoes! All it takes to enter the contest is for users to track their activities on Skimble.
You can check out what's going on with Skimble members at Berkeley Ironworks by following this link.
To check out more information about Skimble see their press release.
Labels: Evolve, Maria Ly, Skimble
¶ Monday, May 03, 2010 0 Comments
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Evolve Shoe Demo
Evolve rep and SoCal boulderer, Buck Branson is touring the Bay Area tonight through the 9th of March putting on shoe demos at the Touchstone Climbing Gyms.
From 5-9 Pm at Berkeley Ironworks on March 3, at Mission Cliffs on March 4, and at Pipeworks on the 9th, Buck will be rolling out his baller Sprinter Van and unloading 14 of Evolve's 18 shoes for people to check out. Check out Shoes like the Pontas Lace up. Buck had to get the new van just to fit all the shoes!
Come check out shoes like the Evolve Pontas Laceups:
The Pontas Lace is a sporty outdoor shoe that performs brilliantly at edging. With the added rand rubber around the toe box, it can also be used as a more technical traditional climbing shoe.
"They edge like no other- perfect for Buttermilks bouldering or the techy edges of Yosemite."- Touchstone climber James Lucas
Buck will also have the Defy's, which are available at many of the Touchstone Gyms. These are some of the most comfortable shoes around.
Evolve's best selling men's model just got an upgrade. The Defy VTR appeals to new and advanced climbers alike as a comfortable, great-fitting shoe that performs exceptionally well.
Buck got the new van just to fit all the shoes! Don't miss out on a chance to check out 14 out of 18 of Evolve's full line!
From 5-9 Pm at Berkeley Ironworks on March 3, at Mission Cliffs on March 4, and at Pipeworks on the 9th, Buck will be rolling out his baller Sprinter Van and unloading 14 of Evolve's 18 shoes for people to check out. Check out Shoes like the Pontas Lace up. Buck had to get the new van just to fit all the shoes!
Come check out shoes like the Evolve Pontas Laceups:
The Pontas Lace is a sporty outdoor shoe that performs brilliantly at edging. With the added rand rubber around the toe box, it can also be used as a more technical traditional climbing shoe.
"They edge like no other- perfect for Buttermilks bouldering or the techy edges of Yosemite."- Touchstone climber James Lucas
Buck will also have the Defy's, which are available at many of the Touchstone Gyms. These are some of the most comfortable shoes around.
Evolve's best selling men's model just got an upgrade. The Defy VTR appeals to new and advanced climbers alike as a comfortable, great-fitting shoe that performs exceptionally well.
Buck got the new van just to fit all the shoes! Don't miss out on a chance to check out 14 out of 18 of Evolve's full line!
Labels: Buck Branson, Evolve, Shoe Demo
¶ Thursday, March 04, 2010 0 Comments
Monday, December 7, 2009
Touchstone Shoe Demo
In December, from the 7th to the 11th, the Touchstone gyms will be giving members a great opportunity to check out a ton of new shoes from La Sportiva, Five Ten, and Evolve. The Demo week all in stock shoes will be 20% off! Come try on all the shoes and test them out on the great problems at the gym.
Dates and Times:
Monday December 7th – Sacramento Pipeworks 6-9pm
Tuesday December 8th – Diablo Rock Gym 6-8pm
Wednesday December 9th – Berkeley Ironworks 6-9pm
Thursday December 10th – Great Western Power Company 6-9pm
Friday December 11th – Mission Cliffs 6-9pm
Demo Shoe Models… (Subject to change on availability)
Evolve- Defy, Electra, Pontas and Optimus Prime for the demos, and possibly the new Predator
La Sportiva- Mantis, Solution, Muira VS, Speedster or Cobra
FiveTen- Dragon, Team, Velcro Anasazi, Wm’s Velcro Anasazi, Moccasym
Dates and Times:
Monday December 7th – Sacramento Pipeworks 6-9pm
Tuesday December 8th – Diablo Rock Gym 6-8pm
Wednesday December 9th – Berkeley Ironworks 6-9pm
Thursday December 10th – Great Western Power Company 6-9pm
Friday December 11th – Mission Cliffs 6-9pm
Demo Shoe Models… (Subject to change on availability)
Evolve- Defy, Electra, Pontas and Optimus Prime for the demos, and possibly the new Predator
La Sportiva- Mantis, Solution, Muira VS, Speedster or Cobra
FiveTen- Dragon, Team, Velcro Anasazi, Wm’s Velcro Anasazi, Moccasym
Labels: Evolve, Five Ten, La Sportiva
¶ Monday, December 07, 2009 0 Comments
Monday, November 23, 2009
Touchstone Shoe Demo
In December, from the 7th to the 11th, the Touchstone gyms will be giving members a great opportunity to check out a ton of new shoes from La Sportiva, Five Ten, and Evolve. The Demo week all in stock shoes will be 20% off! Come try on all the shoes and test them out on the great problems at the gym.
Dates and Times:
Monday December 7th – Sacramento Pipeworks 6-9pm
Tuesday December 8th – Diablo Rock Gym 6-8pm
Wednesday December 9th – Berkeley Ironworks 6-9pm
Thursday December 10th – Great Western Power Company 6-9pm
Friday December 11th – Mission Cliffs 6-9pm
Demo Shoe Models… (Subject to change on availability)
Evolve- Defy, Electra, Pontas and Optimus Prime for the demos, and possibly the new Predator
La Sportiva- Mantis, Solution, Muira VS, Speedster or Cobra
FiveTen- Dragon, Team, Velcro Anasazi, Wm’s Velcro Anasazi, Moccasym
Dates and Times:
Monday December 7th – Sacramento Pipeworks 6-9pm
Tuesday December 8th – Diablo Rock Gym 6-8pm
Wednesday December 9th – Berkeley Ironworks 6-9pm
Thursday December 10th – Great Western Power Company 6-9pm
Friday December 11th – Mission Cliffs 6-9pm
Demo Shoe Models… (Subject to change on availability)
Evolve- Defy, Electra, Pontas and Optimus Prime for the demos, and possibly the new Predator
La Sportiva- Mantis, Solution, Muira VS, Speedster or Cobra
FiveTen- Dragon, Team, Velcro Anasazi, Wm’s Velcro Anasazi, Moccasym
Labels: Evolve, Five Ten, La Sportiva
¶ Monday, November 23, 2009 0 Comments
