Climbing Shoes Articles & Videos

• How do I Clean Rock Climbing Shoes?

  If you're a rock climber, your shoes are the only thing keeping you on the ledge, literally. It's only natural that you want to keep them looking--and more important--functioning their best. Prevention is key when it comes to keeping your r… read more

• How do I Choose Rock Climbing Shoes?

  Gone are the days of wearing hiking boots when climbing rocks. Today's shoes constructed for the rock climber resemble something a ballet dancer would wear more than a bearded mountain man. Choosing a good rock-climbing shoe means deciding… read more

• Climbing Shoes for Kids

  In 2010, the price for a pair of new climbing shoes ranged from about $35 to $150. This relatively high cost, coupled with a youngster's rapid growth, can make spending money on a pair of kids' climbing shoes difficult to justify. However,… read more

• The Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Women

  A perfect fit is an essential aspect of an effective climbing shoe, and with generally narrower profiles and lower volume, women's climbing shoes are specifically built to fit women. Although the sizes are different from men's shoes, the co… read more

• The Best Women's Climbing Shoes for Wide Feet

  The search for a well-fitted shoe that is inherently uncomfortable is a confusing one. Having wide feet only adds to the confusion. First consider what kind of climbing you will really be doing, as the form of various designs are made for… read more

• How to Break in Climbing Shoes

  Climbing shoes are used by rock climbers in indoor gyms, on boulders and for big wall climbs. Climbing shoes typically feature a tacky sole designed to provide secure foot placement while climbing. The uppers of climbing shoes are made from… read more

• How to Clean Odors Out of Stinky Climbing Shoes

  Serious climbers go through extended bouts of intense physical effort, so it should be little surprise that their shoes sometimes stink. This is often a combination of sweat and the body's natural process of shedding dead skin cells -- yes,… read more

• How to Repair Climbing Shoes

  Specialized rock climbing shoes, which evolved during the 70s and 80s, have made difficult, technical rock climbs far easier than they were in the days when mountaineers struggled up difficult faces in heavy boots. Modern shoes, in addition… read more

• The Best Climbing Shoes for Bouldering

  Rock climbing is a sport that requires a very specific type of shoes--tight-fitting shoes with a sticky rubber sole and sharp edges are a necessity when ascending a sheer rock face. For each facet of rock climbing, there's an ideal shoe, an… read more

• How To Size Rock Climbing Shoes

  Climbing shoes are constructed to focus your weight and balance on one point. Beyond performing that basic function, different varieties of climbing shoe are designed with various focused purposes. Some climbing shoes are designed to excel… read more

• What to Look for in Climbing Shoes

  Rock climbing is a sport about details. Finding the right holds in the right sequence is the key to making your way up a rock face. The same goes for finding the right climbing shoes. While there are many shoes that will perform well, it ta… read more

• Boreal Climbing Shoes Review

  Boreal has long been one of the leaders in the rock shoe market. The Fire, launched in 1980, quickly became one of the most popular rock shoes in the world. Boreal currently makes 24 different models of rock shoes. Some, such as the Mutant… read more

• Information on Rock Climbing Shoes

  For a rock climber, rock climbing shoes are the one piece of gear essential to perform at the very best. Unlike hiking boots and running shoes, rock climbing shoes have several unique features that make them ideal for ascending rock. read more

• How Do Rock Climbing Shoes Work?

  Climbing shoes are special shoes that rock climbers use to scale cliffs and boulders. These shoes fit like a glove, making it possible to feel the tiniest pebble or seam. The shoes are made out of "sticky rubber," a special high-friction ru… read more

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• The Best Shoes for Climbing

  Rock climbing shoes are an essential part of any rock climber's arsenal. Characterized by an extremely snug fit and sharp-edged soles made of soft, sticky rubber, climbing shoes are designed to stick to rock and find purchase on any protrus… read more

• The Best Climbing Shoes

  Designed for performance and not necessarily comfort, rock climbing shoes are the most crucial piece of equipment you need for any type of climbing. Whether you are working a route at your local climbing gym or spending the day bouldering,… read more

• How to Clean Rock Climbing Shoes

  Climbing shoes can become extremely stinky in a short period of time. Whether you are at an indoor climbing gym walking on pads that are full of dead skin and chalk or you are outside in the dirt, your shoes will get dirty. Top that off wit… read more

• How to Buy Climbing Shoes

  Climbing shoes are an integral part of the sport of rock climbing. Much like running shoes help the runner perform better, climbing shoes help the climber perform with more precision. Equipped with "sticky rubber" that helps your feet adher… read more

• Five Ten Climbing Shoes Review

  The 5.10 Escalante weighs in at 10.4 ounces in a men's size 9, making it a little on the heavy side. The price is moderate -- a little more than $100 new -- but since this model is no longer produced, you're likely to find them on sale for… read more

• Types of Rock Climbing Shoes

  Ridiculous looking, uncomfortable, and completely impractical for daily wear, the climbing shoe sacrifices any semblance of aesthetic and comfort in favor of pure functionality on the rock. But regardless of all the cons of the climbing sho… read more

• Where to Find Climbing Shoes

  Buying rock climbing shoes isn't like buying any other type of shoe. For the best performance, rock climbing shoes should have a precise, tight ( even uncomfortable ) fit. Climbing shoes should fit like a second skin so that you can feel th… read more

• Types of Climbing Shoes

  There are various types of climbing shoes for seasoned and novice climbers, for men and women and also for specific activities. The vast majority of shoes are unisex, and a good many also suggest they fulfill multiple purposes, such as gym… read more

• How to Stretch Climbing Shoes

  Rock climbing shoes are to the climber what ballet slippers are to the ballerina. They must fit perfectly for peak performance. Rock climbing shoes need to be tight but if they are too tight they can inhibit your movement and cause pain. Mo… read more

• Stretching Rock Climbing Shoes

  Climbing shoes are necessary equipment for rock climbing whether it be indoor, bouldering or big wall. Specialized climbing shoes are also an investment in the sport due to the high price of some shoes. In order to get the most out of climb… read more

• How to Choose Rock Climbing Shoes

  Rock climbing shoes can make a world of difference when you are climbing a route harder than a 5.7. According to professional gear tester Clyde Soles, you can gain an extra 10 percent in your performance by wearing a rock shoe that fits cor… read more

• Pick the Right Rock Climbing Shoes

  Learn what types of shoes are best for rock climbing and how to choose the right rock climbing shoes in this free instructional outdoors video. read more

• Choose the Right Rock Climbing Shoes

  Learn how to choose the right rock climbing shoes for you to ensure that once you're out in the real wilderness you'll be able to stay safe, prevent slippage and remain upright in this free beginner rock climbing video series. read more

• How to Choose the Best Rock Climbing Shoes

  Learn what rock climbing shoes, equipment and gear you need to get started climbing rocks in these free rock and mountain climbing videos. read more