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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

what are rock climbing shoes called?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing shoes are simply called climbing shoes. Some who mainly do bouldering may refer to them as bouldering shoes, but those too are just climbing shoes....

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Climbing Shoes · Oct 1, 2022

How tight are climbing shoes supposed to be?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes should be tight, but not painful. It is important to also differentiate between pain and discomfort, as climbing shoes are not comfortable, but should also not cause pain. With that said, there can be slight amounts of pain when cli...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 28, 2022

How do you stop your climbing shoes from smelling so bad?

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Top Answer: There are sprays that are used for shoes in general to help reduce/prevent bad smells. Normally, I would spray my shoes after each session. Realistically, though, I forget, so I spray them once a week. Another method I found that really helps with...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 27, 2022

Can climbing shoes change the shape of your toes/feet?

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Top Answer: I know some climbers that have been climbing for quite a few years, and while I do not know how their feet were before they started climbing, I can say that their toes do have a shape resembling that of a climbing shoe. Mainly, the toenails have a cu...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 27, 2022

until when did you use beginner climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: The shoes I used in the beginning were relatively very cheap, and very basic, very beginner level. I used them for 6 months until I basically had to get new ones because they were full of holes and the rubber was almost non-existent. I will say th...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 3, 2024

Are there any climbing shoes with a small heel cup but a wide toe box?

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Climbing Shoes · May 27, 2024

how long do resoled shoes last?

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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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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11, 2024

what should i do if i have different sized feet, should i just get different sized shoes?

Asked In Article: Don't Downsize Climbing Shoes Before Understanding What It Means

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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11, 2024

is there a way to fix a velcro strap that has torn?

Asked In Article: Lace Vs Velcro: How To Choose The Right Closure System For Your Climbing Shoes

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