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Climbing Shoes · Dec 28, 2022

Do climbing shoes really stretch?

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Top Answer: Yes, climbing shoes do tend to stretch after a few weeks of use. Synthetic climbing shoes usually stretch just about half a size at most, and many times do not stretch at all, while leather shoes normally stretch between half a size to 2 full sizes. ...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 8, 2023

Is it better to wear tight or loose shoes?

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Top Answer: For warming up on the wall, many climbers like wearing slightly looser shoes. This is to give their feet time to also warm up, but also to not have to warm up with the pressure from the tighter climbing shoes. If you are climbing hard routes or pr...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 8, 2023

Should climbing shoes be painful to walk in?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes, after their break in period, should not be painful to walk in, but they can be uncomfortable, tight, and snug. During a pair of climbing shoes break in period, they may be slightly painful, but should not cause too much pain. After...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 8, 2023

Should climbing shoes be bigger or smaller?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes should be snug and tight, but not too small. What that means is that there should be as little dead space in the shoes as possible, ideally, none. Climbing shoes are designed to be snug and tight, and to not have dead space within t...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 1, 2023

Is it OK to wear shoes 1 size too big?

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Top Answer: Whether wearing climbing shoes that are too big, or bigger than the actual size you need, is ok, depends on your goals and the reason why you are wearing shoes that are bigger than you need. Many climbers have shoes that are specifically for warmi...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 1, 2023

How many sessions does it take to break in climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: It can take anywhere from a few sessions to a few weeks to break in climbing shoes. The amount of time it takes also depends on the fit and stiffness of the shoes. Some climbing shoes may be more comfortable from the beginning and require less breaki...

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Climbing Shoes · Dec 29, 2022

Should you put chalk in your climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: Definitely! Putting some chalk in your climbing shoes can do wonders in preventing and eliminating bad smells. The chalk also helps make the insides of the shoes a little bit softer and more comfortable. Putting chalk in your shoes, and even some ...

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Climbing Shoes · Dec 29, 2022

How do I make my climbing shoes less tight?

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Top Answer: Are the shoes leather or synthetic? The answer to this makes a huge difference, since synthetic climbing shoes only stretch up to about half a size at most, and may not even stretch at all. Leather on the other hand stretches much more easily and can...

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Climbing Shoes · Dec 26, 2022

Why are climbing shoes so small?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes are small and much less bulky than everyday shoes to provide better precision, accuracy, sensitivity, and grip on climbing holds. In addition to this, the tightness and minimal material of the shoes, and the minimal dead space within t...

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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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