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Joshua
Jul 29
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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Adam M.
Jul 31
As Joshua answered, you really dont need to downsize beginner shoes, because they are beginner shoes. Once you get past the beginner stage and get to the point where downsizing can actually contribute to your climbing, then its worth considering downsizing.
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Joshua
Aug 3
I have taken a few breaks from climbing here and there, sometimes for a few months at a time, and each time my shoes felt more like plastic than I remembered. It's not to the point where it's a whole new break-in process, but, it usually takes about a session or two to get used to them again. It's really about getting my feet used to climbing shoes... Read more  
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Claire
Aug 1
I would add that it also depends on if it's indoor climbing or outdoor climbing. I don't climb indoors as much as I do outdoors, but usually when we go out we easily have full day sessions, leaving in the morning and getting back at night, sometimes the next morning even. I doubt I would be able to have such long sessions in an indoor gym though... Read more  
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Matt
Aug 5
Beginner here but I have been doing that for a few month, I don't know if it's ok or not though. I come from a weight lifting background, so to me it just comes natural to lift weight, it's the climbing part that is new for me, and in order to not be in the gym everyday I have been combining sessions. I haven't found what works best yet though as i... Read more  
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Claire
Aug 1
I've been climbing for a few years now and have never had to wash my chalk bag. What happened to yours? Did something spill on it? I can't imaging why one would need to be washed unless you are trying to sell it or it got into an accident and got spilled on! Either way, I don't see why it would hurt to wash it by hand and let it dry out in the s... Read more  
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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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Does climbing shoe rubber get old?
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Why are the lights on the moon board under the holds?
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Sep 29, 2022
How do I clean the bottom of my climbing shoes?
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Top Answer: The bottom of your climbing shoe is usually just rubber. You can take a damp cloth and just scrub what ever is on it off, usually everything comes off. If not, you can try more aggressive things such has household cleaning products, or brushes to bre...
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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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how tight should a climbing shoe be?
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How should a climbing shoe feel?
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Is there a climbing shoe with a wide toe box and small heel?
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General Climbing  ·  Sep 26, 2022
what should i do if i dont have a moon board or tension board?
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