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How Tight Should Your Climbing Shoes Really Be? The Key To Comfort And Performance
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Climbing Shoes Sizing: Is Going Half A Size Bigger A Better Fit?
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Is going half a size bigger beneficial? Discover comfort advantages, performance trade-offs, and how to decide for an optimized climbing experience.
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Master breaking in aggressive climbing shoes with expert tips! Soften tight-fitting kicks, explore the plastic bag method, and elevate your climbing game.
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Wide feet, wide possibilities: learn how to choose the ideal climbing shoe fit for wide feet, wide toe box benefits, and compare soft vs. stiff climbing shoes.
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Get the most out of your climbing shoes with our care tips. Learn how to clean, dry, store, and maintain your climbing shoes for long-lasting performance.
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Get a grip on your climbing game! Learn about the different types of climbing shoes, their unique features, and how to choose the right pair for you.
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How To Clean Climbing Shoes Properly: Tips To Avoid Damage During Cleaning
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Learn how to properly clean your climbing shoes without damaging them. Follow these dos and don'ts to maintain their grip, structure, and lifespan.
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Feeling The Fit: What A Good Climbing Shoe Should Feel Like
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Unleash your climbing potential with the perfect fit! Learn how a good climbing shoe should feel like for optimal performance & comfort. Expert tips inside!
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Pros And Cons Of Synthetic Vs. Leather Climbing Shoes: Understanding The Key Differences
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How Can You Improve Footwork For Better Balance?
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John Che
Jan 1
Does rock climbing damage your feet?
It for sure can if you wear the wrong shoes! It would also likely be a combination of other things such as wearing climbing shoes that are too small and landing badly, which could be bad regardless of the shoes, but wearing shoes that are not good for you would most likely increase the risk of bad landings. Even without combining shoes and other...
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RobinR
Sep 6
What can i do when i lose skin from my finger tips after climbing?
I put a vitamin E cream on my hands before I fall asleep. I feel it really helps after sessions that leave me with pulsating red fingertips with little to no skin. The one I use is from Jason, its a 25,000 IU cream, but there are also oils with 75,000 IU, I haven't tried that yet though. Leaving the cream on overnight does help quite noticeably....
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RobinR
Sep 19
Does rock climbing damage your feet?
For me, after climbing for about a year, I noticed that my toes are more squished together, especially the tips of my toes. They have a sharper square shape rather than a round shape.
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John Che
Jan 3
Do you think hangboards are ok to train with within the first year, or should i listen to everyone and wait?
In my opinion, the problem is less about the actual hangboarding, and more about beginners not knowing when to stop and let their fingers rest. Since new climbers aren't usually used to the strain that climbing puts on their fingers and tendons, it's very easy to overtrain and to get injured. This is true just by climbing alone. Add to that the el...
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