climbing shoes

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First asked Sep 29, 2022,

Top Answer: Climbers take their shoes off to reduce the pressure on their feet. This helps them reduce pain and prolong their session. Climbing shoes are usually very tight, and, after wearing them for a while and climbing a few routes, they can get pretty pa...

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Climbing Shoes Can I put my climbing shoes in the freezer?

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First asked Sep 29, 2022,

Top Answer: Yes, you can put your climbing shoes in the freezer. Freezing your climbing shoes can help eliminate odor-causing bacteria and reduce the smell. However, it's important to note that freezing won't completely remove the odor if it's alr...

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Climbing Shoes Do climbing shoes hurt at first?

First asked Feb 13, 2023,

Top Answer: There are a few scenarios in which climbing shoes may hurt: 1. If you are a new climber, and you are not used to climbing shoes If you are a new climber, and you are not used to climbing shoes, they may hurt at first and be very uncomfortable...

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Climbing Shoes Why do climbers not wear socks?

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First asked Sep 29, 2022,

Top Answer: Climbing shoes are meant to be as tight around the feet as possible. This insures that the feet will not slip inside the climbing shoes, giving the climbers a much better grip and control while climbing and standing on difficult foot holds, and while...

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Climbing Shoes until when did you use beginner climbing shoes?

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First asked Sep 27, 2022,

Top Answer: The shoes I used in the beginning were relatively very cheap, and very basic, very beginner level. I used them for 6 months until I basically had to get new ones because they were full of holes and the rubber was almost non-existent. I will say th...

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Climbing Shoes Should your big toe hurt in climbing shoes?

First asked Dec 26, 2022,

Top Answer: It is completely normal for your toes to feel sore in climbing shoes, especially if you are a beginner, and you are not used to them, or if you have downsized your shoes a lot. Everyone can have different toes that hurt, the big toe is a quite common...

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Climbing Shoes Is it okay to wear shoes half a size too big?

First asked Jan 1, 2023,

Top Answer: It depends on your goals, the purpose of the shoes, and on your feet. If the shoes are meant to be more of a performance fit, then they should not be too big or loose. If they are meant to be a comfort fit, or shoes for warming up and for easier rout...

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Climbing Shoes Do you want your toes to curl in climbing shoes?

First asked Jan 8, 2023,

Top Answer: Yes, your toes should be slightly curled in climbing shoes. Having curled toes allows you to exert more force from your toes. This is especially helpful when you have to stand on small edges, or to even jump from them to another hold. Though th...

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Climbing Shoes How can I make climbing shoes less painful?

First asked Feb 6, 2023,

Top Answer: For me, the best way to break them in faster and to make them less painful was to just wear them. The more I wore them, the softer they became. One thing that really helps is to heat them up a little bit before putting them on with a small heater or ...

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Climbing Shoes Are you supposed to wear socks with climbing shoes?

First asked Feb 13, 2023,