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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 · 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 · Sep 29, 2022

How do I clean the bottom of my climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: The bottom of your climbing shoe is usually just rubber. You can take a damp cloth and just scrub what ever is on it off, usually everything comes off. If not, you can try more aggressive things such has household cleaning products, or brushes to bre...

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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

can you walk in climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: You can walk in climbing shoes, it is just not recommended. Climbing shoes are not meant for walking, they are meant for climbing. Walking in them can just wear the shoes out quicker. Not to mention that they are also pretty painful to just walk in. ...

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Climbing Shoes · Nov 6, 2022

When should you resole your climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: When you start to see a hole in them, and before the hole goes through the fabric of the shoe, otherwise it will just cost more to get them resoled and to fix the hole in the fabric rather than just resoling them. The most common place for holes i...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

What are aggressive climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: Aggressive climbing shoes are shoes with a downward curve, many times also with a twist towards the big toe. This downward curve allows the climber to exert maximum power through their toes, allowing them to have more force and stability, and to b...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Why do climbers not wear socks?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes are meant to be as tight around the feet as possible. This insures that the feet will not slip inside the climbing shoes, giving the climbers a much better grip and control while climbing and standing on difficult foot holds, and while...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Should your toes be curled in climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: Your toes should be slightly curled in climbing shoes. This gives you extra power and accuracy when standing on your toes on small edges. It also allows you to be more precise with your footwork by being able to stably place your foot on holds and in...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Why are climbing shoes important?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes are important because they give you the much-needed friction on the wall and on the climbing holds. Their main benefit is the performance boost they can give you. Climbing requires a lot of precise footwork. This precise footwork c...

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