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Don't Downsize Climbing Shoes Before Understanding What It Means

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Dec 24, 2022

Looking to buy new climbing shoes and were told you have to downsize? Let's make sure you know exactly what that means and if you should actually downsize.

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Climbing Shoes · Jul 28

I just started climbing, should I downsize beginner climbing shoes? I am still using beginner climbing shoes, but I wonder if I should have downsized them or not. They seem to fit, but are not snug all the way around my foot, is that normal?

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Top Answer: 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&039...

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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11, 2024

should you downsize less in flat neutral shoes?

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Top Answer: I would say you should always try them on and see what works for you. The same principles apply to choosing neutral climbing shoes as they do to choosing aggressive climbing shoes - try them on and feel what feels best for you. I would keep in min...

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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11, 2024

what should i do if i have different sized feet, should i just get different sized shoes?

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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11, 2024

Do brands have similar sizing, or does downsizing in one not equal the same size in another?

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Top Answer: There may be some brands that have similar sizing, most likely by chance, but overall brands can have very different sizing to their shoes. Even different shoes from the same brand tend to have different sizing....

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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11, 2024

Didn't adam ondra stop downsizing climbing shoes like he used to?

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Top Answer: I believe he said in one of his recent videos, or just in a video he was in, that he downsizes his shoes a few sizes less than he used to a few years ago. I can't remember the reason why he said he does it....

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Climbing Shoes · Jun 15, 2024

Do you downsize less or more after getting used to climbing and shoes?

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Asked Jun 15, 2024,

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Top Answer: For me the fit of climbing shoes has always been the same based on the shoes. I haven't changed my shoe size since I started climbing a few years ago, even when I try on shoes I already have, like the Evolv Shaman 2, I still find that the best f...

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Climbing Shoes · Jul 3, 2024

if i can downsize more, should i? What if I can downsize 2 sizes, should I or should I go for a size larger? What should the consideration be for this?

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