I love climbing and bouldering, but haven't done any in ages. I've made the mistake of living in totally flat places for the past 6 years with little access to climbing walls. And my brother keeps taunting me with all his climbing. He is out in Hell most week-ends and afternoons bouldering and climbing and is off to the Norwegian national championships next week-end to compete.

As for testing out shoes, I'm sure REI would let you give it a try although they may keep an eye on you so you stay below the height limit.

Hmmm....wonder where my shoes are now....somewhere in the loft. Maybe when I've finished my thesis and finished training for ALC I'll have time to dig them out and get back into a bit of climbing.