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Adam M.
Jun 2, 2023
As a climber, I can tell you that hand size is not a limiting factor in rock climbing. Whether you have small hands, large hands, or somewhere in between, you can excel in the sport. Climbing technique, strength, and body positioning are far more important than hand size alone. While small hands can be advantageous for gripping smaller holds and... Read more  
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Jun 14, 2023
Rock climbing can be enjoyed by individuals of various body types. While a lean and relatively lightweight body composition can provide advantages in terms of strength-to-weight ratio, there is no specific "best" body type for climbing. Other factors such as technique, flexibility, mental focus, and problem-solving skills also play important roles ... Read more  
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PaulClimbs
Jun 15
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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PaulClimbs
Jun 15
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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Answered a Question    Feb 21, 2023

how tight should a climbing shoe be?

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Climbing shoes should be snug, with as little to no dead space in them as possible. They should not be painful though. Slight pain when they are new is normal, but pain that lasts even after their break in period and after you take them off is not supposed to happen.
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