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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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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

How can I extend the life of my climbing shoes?

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Climbing Shoes · Feb 13, 2023

Why are climbing shoes so tight?

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Top Answer: 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 yo...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 25, 2023

How do you know if shoes are too big or too small?

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Climbing Shoes · Nov 6, 2022

How many times can you resole climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: There is no definitive number of times you can resole your climbing shoes. It just depends on the condition of your shoes, and on the fit you want vs the fit of the shoe right now. Based on the different online climbing communities, the average nu...

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Climbing Shoes · Dec 24

How long does it take you to get used to your climbing shoes again after not climbing for a while? I haven't climbed in months, my climbing shoes used to be comfortable but now even just putting them on hurts, as if they are new and not broken in anymore.

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Top Answer: 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 ta...

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Climbing Shoes · Jul 28

I just started climbing, should I downsize beginner climbing shoes? I am still using beginner climbing shoes, but I wonder if I should have downsized them or not. They seem to fit, but are not snug all the way around my foot, is that normal?

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Top Answer: 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&039...

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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11, 2024

Are velcro shoes less durable than lace and slippers?

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Top Answer: 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...

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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11, 2024

Do brands have similar sizing, or does downsizing in one not equal the same size in another?

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Top Answer: 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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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11, 2024

should you downsize less in flat neutral shoes?

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Top Answer: I would say you should always try them on and see what works for you. The same principles apply to choosing neutral climbing shoes as they do to choosing aggressive climbing shoes - try them on and feel what feels best for you. I would keep in min...

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