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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Can climbing shoes get wet?

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Why are climbing shoes important?

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

How do you break in heels on climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: Best way to break in your shoes is to use them, this includes the heels and any other part of the shoe. Some areas might break in faster based on use, such as if you do a lot of heel hooks then the heel area of the shoe might break in faster. Best...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Why do climbing shoes have 2 loops?

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Top Answer: The two loops are meant to help you pull your shoe over your heel. Sometimes it can be quite difficult to pull the shoe over your heel, especially for those who choose to downsize their climbing shoes, and having just one loop may just make it diffic...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Do climbing shoes need to be broken in?

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Top Answer: All climbing shoes have a break in phase. During this phase, the climbing shoes will stretch and get slightly softer in some areas. The amount at which they will stretch and get softer depends on the size of the shoe, the material, and how you climb ...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Are climbing shoes supposed to hurt?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes are not meant to hurt, they are meant to be tight, which for some, do mean that they may hurt a little bit. How tight they should be, though, depends on the climber. Climbers need their climbing shoes to be tight so that they can ...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Should your toes be curled in climbing shoes?

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Can you rock climb barefoot?

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Can you rock climb in sneakers?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing is possible in sneakers, and even barefoot for that matter, but it is highly recommended to climb in climbing shoes as they will provide a better base for standing on small climbing holds, and give you better stability and grip on the w...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Why do climbers not wear socks?

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