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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
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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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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
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
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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Climbing Shoes  ·  Sep 7, 2023

Is there a climbing shoe with a wide toe box and small heel?

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Climbing Shoes  ·  Jan 3, 2024
Are there any climbing shoes with a small heel cup but a wide toe box?
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General Climbing  ·  Sep 18, 2023
What do you call it when you heel hook and toe hook at the same time between 2 holds?
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Dec 26, 2022
Should your big toe hurt in climbing shoes?
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General Climbing  ·  Sep 28, 2022
Should you try and break an intended beta and also climb the intended way?
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Sep 29, 2022
how tight should a climbing shoe be?
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Sep 29, 2022
Does climbing shoe rubber get old?
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Jan 24, 2023
How should a climbing shoe feel?
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Adam M. Asked a Question
Climbing Shoes  ·  May 27, 2024
it seems like i have a hole under the rubber on the bottom of the shoe, can this be fixed?
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General Climbing  ·  Oct 1, 2022
Is there a weight limit to rock climbing?
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Is there a reason to get chalk powder instead of chalk blocks?
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