If you’re fairly new to rock climbing, chances are you have questions. And in all likelihood, several of those questions will revolve around climbing shoes. Usually, the first thing that non-climbers notice about the sport is the specialized footwear that’s used. It’s no surprise either, they stick out like a sore thumb and look quite […]
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Sizing climbing shoes correctly is difficult. And I mean mad difficult. No matter how you go about it, you’ll eventually end up asking yourself these three questions when considering climbing shoes. How do they fit, how should I size them, and how much do they stretch? Because as we all know, no two climbing shoes […]
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The longer you climb, the more you’ll often hear people talk about their climbing shoes. They’ll talk about how well it sticks to the walls, or doesn’t. You’ll hear about how well they can stand on tiny edges or not. How good their shoes are at toe and heel hooking or if they’re just plain bad. […]
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You may have noticed the Vibram FiveFingers already as those weird looking kicks sold at REI or the shoes being praised by running, hiking, cross-training, and even boating aficionados alike. If you’re a climber, you’re probably well aware of Vibram already. A number of climbing shoe companies use Vibram rubber, including La Sportiva, Scarpa, and […]
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Wondering what you need to know before buying climbing shoes? Purchasing shoes isn’t the most straightforward task. Climbing shoes come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, comfort levels, and lacing systems. Which means, there are a lot of factors to consider when looking for the perfect climbing shoes for you. This is especially true if […]
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Most people imagine climbing as a sport involving a rope and harness, or at least very big rock faces. However, bouldering involves none of those things. First off, you’re mostly climbing rocks less than 20 ft. tall. Secondly, bouldering will have you constantly hopping from rock to rock looking for prime climbs. And as you […]
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Ask a climber what they believe are the best climbing shoes. In general, the consensus is that there are a lot out there. And by a lot, we mean, A LOT! In fact, there are a ton of shoes that cater to different types of climbers. Different shapes, materials, stiffness, fits, and closure systems can have […]
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Before you set out for a day on the rocks, you’ll want to take a moment to consider what you’re wearing on your feet. You can’t just wear any ol’ pair of kicks climbing, you’ll need some specialized rock climbing shoes to avoid injuries, slips, falls, and frustration. In the climbing world, there are a […]
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