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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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Climbing Shoes · Oct 30, 2022

Why are climbing shoes bent?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes are bent downwards to enable you to put more weight on very small edges. By being bent downwards, you are able to apply more force on the small edge without the shoe slipping off. Bent climbing shoes are normally better for boulderi...

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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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