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PaulClimbs
Jun 15, 2024
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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Joshua
16h 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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PaulClimbs
Jun 15, 2024
I don't have any lace climbing shoes, but so far I know quite a few people who have Velcro shoes that have torn and the Velcro strap is no longer attached. My shoes are actually very close to tearing it seems as well. I have never seen anyone whose lace shoes have torn though, but I'm sure it happens, I just don't know at what rate compared to V... Read more  
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Sport Climbing  ·  Sep 27, 2022
What helped you overcome your fear of heights the most for climbing?
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Top Answer: Lead climbing multiple times a week, this is what helped me overcome my fear of heights, at least while climbing. I found a friend to climb with, and we climbed 3 times a week. The frequent climbing amount really helped boost my confidence in bei...
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Climbing Gear  ·  Apr 27, 2023
I purchased climbing gear in 2020, used frequently the first few years and left in storage. It may have been exposed to solvents. Retire? Or not?
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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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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  ·  Jan 1, 2023
Is it okay to wear shoes half a size too big?
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Top Answer: As long as you feel that they are the right fit for you, then yes. I remember when I bought my first real pair of climbing shoes after my beginner shoes, I tried downsizing as everyone had told me I have to, but even the salesman asked me to not down...
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Jan 1, 2023
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Jan 1, 2023
Is it OK to wear shoes 1 size too big?
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Sep 29, 2022
Why do climbing shoes have 2 loops?
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Top Answer: The two loops are meant to help you pull your shoe over your heel. Sometimes it can be quite difficult to pull the shoe over your heel, especially for those who choose to downsize their climbing shoes, and having just one loop may just make it diffic...
                                    
                                                            
                                                                        
                                                             
                                                
            
                                                            
                                                            
                        
            
                                    
                                                            
                                                                        
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