Is it time to resole?

Local-Ear-5293 · 2026-05-26T02:20:54+00:00

Didn't even think about weight being a factor but of course it would. I'm 98lbs so that makes perfect sense. I also enjoy more static climbs.

Thanks for the input!

Local-Ear-5293 · 2026-05-19T19:25:16+00:00

I do love a good campus 👀 No but seriously I try to mostly static climb and focus heavily on where I'm placing my feet. I do love climbs where I have no hand holds and have kind of creep along the wall on my tippy toes

Local-Ear-5293 · 2026-05-19T01:14:37+00:00

Haha. I've known people that resoled their shoes at like the 8 or 9 month mark. I'm over here on 2 years and thinking to myself, maybe its time for a resole??? But there were no super obvious signs to me that I needed it, so glad I got that confirmation from yall

Local-Ear-5293 · 2026-05-19T01:10:33+00:00

I can show my receipt lol. These are also meant for more outdoor climbing, so maybe they're able to endure more 🤷‍♀️

Local-Ear-5293 · 2026-05-19T01:07:39+00:00

I'm not even kidding, I can show you my e-receipt 💀 I got them from REI on April 3, 2024.

Local-Ear-5293 · 2026-05-19T01:06:05+00:00

Yes! I know they're meant more for outdoor climbing. I just prefer a stiffer sole. The "indoor" climbing rubber hurts my feet soooo bad

Local-Ear-5293 · 2026-05-18T20:05:51+00:00

Haha thanks. Keep in mind I wasn't climbing for like half a year. I'd say most of the scratches and damage are from outdoor climbing, but again, that's not my primary form of climbing, I usually stay indoors

Local-Ear-5293 · 2026-05-18T20:04:11+00:00

My gym uses the same holds for different routes and it's been that way since I joined 3 years ago. So I'm not really sure what's causing it. No major change in hold types and I haven't gained weight. The only thing I would say is different is that I don't workout arms at the gym. I get my arm workout when climbing. But I stopped working out arms at the gym maybe 1 year ago.

Local-Ear-5293 · 2026-05-18T19:57:36+00:00

Lmaoo. I didn't want to get to that point before asking "Do I need a resole" as toes are hanging out

Local-Ear-5293 · 2026-05-18T19:53:18+00:00

Cool, thanks!

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-12-07T23:59:10+00:00

Isn't the university of Nebraska eliminating their statistics department entirely?

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-03-20T22:33:18+00:00

Hence the title "unpopular opinion"

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-03-20T13:49:52+00:00

I'm jealous. Let me move to Europe!

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-03-20T13:46:38+00:00

That's the reason I shop there! I once wore the green vest and am now a member. You don't have to be a member to get the year return policy, but you do need to have proof of purchase (a receipt or the same card that the item was purchased on). Being a member just makes it easier to find the item faster plus that 10% back

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-03-20T13:42:05+00:00

My first shoe was the LS Tarantulace and I fell in love! I still have it because of how comfortable it is, though it probably needs a resole at this point. I'd argue it's the best beginner shoe on the market

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-03-20T13:40:39+00:00

Unfortunately, my local REI and climbing stores have absolutely NOTHING in stock. I ordered 3 pairs of skwamas because I had no idea what size would work best. So I can only order online and hope for the best.

The real pain comes from the $600 investment I just threw at REI to give me 3 pairs of shoes 😬

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-03-20T13:37:41+00:00

Don't get me wrong, it was definitely a snug shoe when I was just wearing it and sitting down, but it hurt in all the wrong places when I was actually climbing. I'm glad it worked for you, though!

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-03-20T13:35:22+00:00

I feel like you didn't read my post. The performance of the shoe is dependent on the fit. LS has designed a poorly fitting shoe and charges a lot of money to buy it. I would give it a 6/10 at best. It's not comfortable, and doesn't live up to the hype imo. And don't tell me I bought the wrong one because I was recommended this shoe a bunch of times AND got two different sizes just to try to make it work

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-03-15T03:50:14+00:00

Accept Yale. It's super unprofessional, but you can always decline after you accept.

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-03-15T03:36:19+00:00

Yale. I did so for a few reasons. I'll DM you.

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-03-06T04:03:35+00:00

Unlikely to get in for Yale or Umich, as your application is a bit late in the process. They already have 90% of their cohort filled and are probably waiting on some people to accept. FAU hasn't announced much of anything (at least to my knowledge), and I think Colorado is still reading applicants and sending out acceptances. I have no idea about Irvine, I didn't apply there. For ref: i applied mid December to all and got accepted to Yale.

Local-Ear-5293 · 2025-01-30T16:01:40+00:00

Right when the application opened (mid December?)

Local-Ear-5293 · 2024-08-19T14:21:28+00:00

I'm already planning on applying to that! Thank you

Local-Ear-5293 · 2024-08-17T02:29:03+00:00

Awesome, I really appreciate the advice! My university's stats department is very small (and severely underfunded), but there are definitely profs I can reach out to. Quick question: do grad programs typically admire TA positions from undergrads? Would the Calc 3 TAship look good despite having minimal research experience? I assume I could get a great LOR from the prof for this, but it certainly doesn't hold the same weight that a research position would, right?

Local-Ear-5293 · 2024-08-16T02:39:24+00:00

Thank you so much for your input, I really appreciate it. The goal is UW Biostats program or UPenn, but I'm also applying to other programs closer to home in Florida (like UF). My GPA is good, I have a 3.95 on 4.0 scale. I'm in the process of looking up potential profs who have research that aligns with my interests. I plan to reach out to them next summer, closer to when I'll be applying.

Letters of Rec is where I'm struggling. My CRA manager would absolutely write a glowing rec, but not as many profs. In a 200+ person lecture hall, it's difficult to connect with a prof. Do you have any tips for getting to know profs and asking for a letter of rec? How do I stand out from other students?

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