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Answered a Question Jan 18, 2023

Do climbing shoes really stretch?

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Yes, leather climbing shoes stretch and can even become quite baggy if you choose the wrong size and they stretch a lot. Synthetic shoes barely stretch, and even if they do, its so minimal that most don't even notice a difference.

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