I ordered two Monty’s in different sizes—a 10.5 and an 11. I wasn’t sure about sizing. I tried both sizes, and they’re both comfortable. I’ve decided to keep the size 11, which is the blue one, and returned the 10.5, a green one.
Usually, I wear and run in 10.5 Nike Shoes, and they fit on the nose. The Monty in size 10.5 does fit, BUT it doesn’t give me wiggle room for all my toes. The people at Ridgemont Outfitter were right: size up. The size 11 Monty toe box provides more breathing space for my sore climbing toes. Yes, I do a lot of indoor and outdoor bouldering, and wearing these La Sportivas, Scarpas, and FiveTen climbing shoes can leave my toes banged up. So, The Monty I wear now is a blissful, chillaxing pair of shoes.
The looks? These pair came straight out of the 80s. The materials are spot on, good stitching. The hard plastic heel cupping helps a lot in stability. I would wear these while hiking to the next climbing spot or a camping area.
Just one more thing: the insoles are not any good. Too thin, and that’s a good thing. When I took out the insoles, I could see the inside; they were built to last. These shoes allow you to pick whichever insoles you can put in. I chose a Surefeet low-rise insoles. Now they’re incredibly comfortable.