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ROCK BOOT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rock shoe
1, record 1, English, rock%20shoe
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- climbing shoe 2, record 1, English, climbing%20shoe
correct
- rock climbing boot 3, record 1, English, rock%20climbing%20boot
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 1, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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, ... 2, record 1, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, English, - rock%20shoe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chausson d'escalade
1, record 1, French, chausson%20d%27escalade
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chaussure d'escalade 2, record 1, French, chaussure%20d%27escalade
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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). 3, record 1, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 1, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une sélection de chaussons d'escalade pour toutes les pratiques, du débutant au grimpeur de pointe. 5, record 1, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de montaña
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapato de escalada
1, record 1, Spanish, zapato%20de%20escalada
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- zapatilla de escalada 2, record 1, Spanish, zapatilla%20de%20escalada
correct, feminine noun
- pie de gato 1, record 1, Spanish, pie%20de%20gato
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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 [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - zapato%20de%20escalada
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-09-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- low-top boot
1, record 2, English, low%2Dtop%20boot
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- low-top rock climbing boot 2, record 2, English, low%2Dtop%20rock%20climbing%20boot
correct
- low-top 1, record 2, English, low%2Dtop
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Also known as a shoe, a low-top rock climbing boot has low-cut uppers, similar to those of a tennis shoe, which are cut below the ankle. By having a stiff upper, yet at the same time cutting it below the ankle, low-cuts offer both support and flexibility. 2, record 2, English, - low%2Dtop%20boot
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chausson tige basse
1, record 2, French, chausson%20tige%20basse
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tige basse 2, record 2, French, tige%20basse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaussons tiges basses. Cheville dégagée, pied mobile, légèreté, finesse des sensations. À conseiller plutôt aux bons grimpeurs. 1, record 2, French, - chausson%20tige%20basse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-04-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rock boot
1, record 3, English, rock%20boot
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- high-top boot 2, record 3, English, high%2Dtop%20boot
correct
- high-top 2, record 3, English, high%2Dtop
correct
- rock-climbing boot 2, record 3, English, rock%2Dclimbing%20boot
avoid, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rock shoes of sturdy construction and high tops, the opposite of slippers. 1, record 3, English, - rock%20boot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 3, English, - rock%20boot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 3, English, - rock%20boot
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chausson tige haute
1, record 3, French, chausson%20tige%20haute
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chausson d'escalade 2, record 3, French, chausson%20d%27escalade
masculine noun
- chaussure varappe 2, record 3, French, chaussure%20varappe
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, France
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, French, - chausson%20tige%20haute
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 3, French, - chausson%20tige%20haute
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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