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CHAUSSON ESCALADE [2 records]

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Record 1 2010-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
DEF

[Type of shoes used by rock climbers to] easily walk up rock that otherwise be impassable [or] walk in places that are otherwise inaccessible.

CONT

A good general purpose rock shoe must possess a number of qualities. Among these are sturdy construction, sticky rubber [sole], sensitivity, comfort, snug fit and a few other performance affecting details. However, all things being equal, fit comprises the single most important determinant to performance.

CONT

1990 Climbing Shoe Review. ... there are 30 models of shoes this year ... We have pocket shoes, edging boots, slippers, all-purpose shoes, high-tops, low tops, ...

OBS

There are three basic types of rock climbing boots on the market: high-tops, low tops, and slippers. ... the term "rock climbing boot" is generic and includes all three types.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
DEF

Chaussure souple [...] à semelle de corde ou de caoutchouc spécialement traité pour donner le maximum d'adhérence, destinée à la pratique de l'escalade en rocher (dite aussi varappe).

CONT

Les chaussons d'escalade. [...] c'est l'outil principal du grimpeur, c'est avec lui que les critères de précision de grattonnage et d'adhérence prennent véritablement leurs valeurs.

CONT

Une sélection de chaussons d'escalade pour toutes les pratiques, du débutant au grimpeur de pointe.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de montaña
CONT

Los pies de gato son las zapatillas que utilizan los escaladores y se llaman así porque son muy ligeras, flexibles y adherentes gracias a que incorporan en la suela, bandas laterales y frontal una goma especial [...]

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Record 2 1991-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair
DEF

Rock shoes of sturdy construction and high tops, the opposite of slippers.

CONT

The high-top boot has tall uppers which cover your ankles. It look like a basketball shoe ... A high-tops' tall uppers inhibit your ankle's flexibility.

OBS

There are three basic types of rock climbing boots ...: high-tops, low-tops, and slippers. ... Note: the term "rock climbing boot" is generic and includes all three types.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie
CONT

Chaussons tiges hautes. Excellente tenue de pied et de cheville. Pour les grimpeurs qui veulent un chausson technique et durable ou pour ceux qui pratiquent l'escalade en montagne ou dans les terrains à fissures.

OBS

Le terme «chaussure varappe» est de moins en moins employé car ce type de chaussures d'escalade est en voie de disparition, remplacé par des chaussures à tige haute et à semelle souple.

Spanish

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