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Answered a Question Feb 18, 2023

Why are climbing shoes so tight?

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They are tight to help you use your feet better. That tightness is what allows you to keep your feet and weight on small holds, to pull your weight with your toes and heel, and to stand on difficult holds on terrible slabs.

The tightness allows you to just use your feet in a much more efficient way, maximizing you precision and foot power.

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