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Answered a Question Jan 22, 2023

Why do climbers take their shoes off?

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Because leaving them on in between routes can end up being painful, shortening your climbing session, and making every attempt on the route more and more painful and less efficient.

Taking your shoes off in between routes lets your feet rest a little bit.

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