S3 Ch16:

Conor leaned against the SUV with Parker standing across from him checking through a few bags of gear.

“We have three ropes, harnesses for everyone, belay devices, and four full sets of quickdraws. I am also bringing a few crash pads. I don’t plan on you needing to use them but we will put them along the base just in case. Here, try these on.” Parker tossed a pair of strange shoes to him.

Conor looked at the shoes that had a sharp curve to the toe and the sole was a flat rubber that followed the arch curve. The tan material seemed to be some sort of soft doeskin or very supple leather. Conor tried to pull the shoe on but his toes cramped and they were shoved into the tight shoes.

“Umm, I think these are too small.”

Parker walked over and check them. “your heal fits right?”

“Yea, but my toes are all curled”

“Painfully curled or just uncomfortably curled?”

Conor considered before finally replying, “just uncomfortable. My shoes are normally a bit loose.”

“Then they fit perfectly.