Long before there were TC Pros (and the legion of climbers who have now discovered there's a lot to like about a stiffer shoe for edging and cracks), there were Boreal Aces and Ballets. Here's a pair that'd be great for new climbers or anyone wanting an alternative to downturned or soft shoes. Why so cheap? Because I put the fresh rubber on there myself. Did a not-quite-professional job, but it's 100% functional.