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Climbing Shoes · Jan 25, 2023

Are bouldering shoes different to climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: Bouldering shoes are a reference to a type of climbing shoe that is meant for bouldering. While any type of climbing shoe can be used for any form of climbing, some shoes are made with a specific form of climbing in mind. For example, bouldering s...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 25, 2023

How do you know if shoes are too big or too small?

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Top Answer: If you cannot even put on your shoes, or they cause you throbbing pain, that is a clear sign that they may be too small for you. If while wearing and climbing in the shoes you cannot actually benefit from them and do things such as toe hooks because ...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 24, 2023

How should a climbing shoe feel?

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Top Answer: A climbing shoe normally feels tight, snug, and applies a certain amount of pressure to your feet. This is especially true with new climbing shoes, as they have not yet been broken in. If the shoes are synthetic, they may not have a noticeable break ...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 23, 2023

Do rock climbing shoes damage your feet?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing shoes that are too tight can potentially cause damage to your feet, some of the most common being muscle pain and bunions. Climbing shoes should be tight and snug, but not too tight. Climbing shoes should not cut off or reduce circul...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 22, 2023

Should you go down a size in climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: It depends on the type of shoes and their purpose. Synthetic climbing shoes may stretch up to half a size, and even that is not very common. Usually, there is no noticeable break in difference with synthetic shoes, which means that if you go down a s...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 22, 2023

Is it normal for new climbing shoes to hurt?

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Top Answer: It's normal and quite common for new climbing shoes to hurt a little bit. With that said, they should not cause throbbing pain that lasts after you take them off. Depending on the type of shoes and their material, new climbing shoes usually h...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

How do you make climbing shoes not smell?

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Top Answer: Take care of them and take care of your feet. Make sure you let your shoes dry after climbing sessions, and don't put them in your bag. Also make sure your feet are clean before putting them on....

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Health, Injuries, & Safety · Oct 1, 2022

Does climbing damage fingers?

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Top Answer: Pulley and skin damage are probably the most common finger injuries or finger damage for climbers. They can both normally be prevented, though, if the climber is first of all aware of these two risks and knows how to minimize them, which largely m...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why do climbers file their fingers?

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Top Answer: It helps us prevent skin injuries such as tears and flappers. if the skin is rough, it can get caught on holds and could tear, which can be a nightmare for climbers. Filing rougher and bulgy areas of the skin helps prevent this....

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

How do rock climbers go to the bathroom?

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Top Answer: They "go" in a bag or some kind of container, keep it with them until they get down from the route (or up), and then throw it away when they can....