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The Definitive Guide To Climbing Shoe Fit & Sizing: Comfort & Performance
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Ultimate guide to climbing shoe fit. Learn to size, recognize if shoes are too big or too small, understand break-in, and optimize for comfort & performance.
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The Ultimate Guide To Climbing Shoe Care: Cleaning, Storing & Extending Life
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Master climbing shoe care! Learn how to clean, prevent odors, dry, store, resole, and know when to replace your climbing shoes for peak performance.
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Breaking In Climbing Shoes: How Long Does It Take And What To Expect
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Learn how to break in your climbing shoes for maximum comfort and performance with our comprehensive guide. Tips on stretching, wearing, and fitting included.
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Climbing Strength & Fitness: Master Muscles, Boost Performance
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Unlock your climbing potential! This guide explores how climbing builds functional strength, key muscles, training, and injury prevention for peak performance.
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Claire
8h ago
I would add that it also depends on if it's indoor climbing or outdoor climbing. I don't climb indoors as much as I do outdoors, but usually when we go out we easily have full day sessions, leaving in the morning and getting back at night, sometimes the next morning even. I doubt I would be able to have such long sessions in an indoor gym though... Read more  
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Claire
8h ago
I've been climbing for a few years now and have never had to wash my chalk bag. What happened to yours? Did something spill on it? I can't imaging why one would need to be washed unless you are trying to sell it or it got into an accident and got spilled on! Either way, I don't see why it would hurt to wash it by hand and let it dry out in the s... Read more  
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Joshua
3d ago
I wouldn't. Downsizing isn't really meant to be a beginner thing, it's really not beginner friendly. The whole point of downsizing is to have better control and performance for the more difficult and advanced routes, beginners don't climb on advance routes that require high performance shoes or downsizing. I would hold off on downsizing and only... Read more  
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Adam M.
1d ago
As Joshua answered, you really dont need to downsize beginner shoes, because they are beginner shoes. Once you get past the beginner stage and get to the point where downsizing can actually contribute to your climbing, then its worth considering downsizing.
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