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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 · May 27

How often do you resole your shoes?

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Climbing Shoes · May 27

how long do resoled shoes last?

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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11

Are velcro shoes less durable than lace and slippers?

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

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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

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

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

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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

Didn't adam ondra stop downsizing climbing shoes like he used to?

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

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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 · Jun 11

should you downsize less in flat neutral shoes?

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

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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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Climbing Shoes · Feb 13, 2023

Do climbing shoes hurt at first?

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Top Answer: There are a few scenarios in which climbing shoes may hurt: 1. If you are a new climber, and you are not used to climbing shoes If you are a new climber, and you are not used to climbing shoes, they may hurt at first and be very uncomfortable...

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