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Rj
Apr 27, 2023
yes! why not get another pair for different applications.
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Joshua
13h 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
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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Rj
Answered a Question    Apr 27, 2023

how many pairs of climbing shoes do i need?

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As many as you wish! i have a pair for trad/crack climbing and long routes, slab/vertical sport climbing and a bouldering pair for short durations.
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