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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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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

How do you wear rock climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing shoes are worn the same way normal shoes are worn, just without socks. Their sizing, though, is a different matter. Rock climbing shoes are very tight in comparison to regular sport shoes, this is to provide better performance while ...

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Climbing Shoes · Oct 31, 2022

Do you have to wear bouldering shoes?

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Top Answer: While you technically can climb in regular sport shoes, and even with no shoes, it is highly recommended to climb in climbing shoes to not only help you climb better, but also to prevent injuries. In some climbing gyms, it is a requirement to climb i...

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Climbing Shoes · Oct 30, 2022

Do you wear socks with climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: Generally, you would not wear socks with climbing shoes unless you have a reason for it. Socks can help prevent chafing by providing an extra layer between your toes and the shoes. This could help in cases where you have new climbing shoes that are v...

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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 · Oct 23, 2022

How do you make climbing shoes not hurt?

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Top Answer: I remember when I bought my second pair of climbing shoes, the ones I bought to replace my beginner shoes I wore for 6 months. I ordered them online and bought a size and a half (at least!) too small. They were extremely painful to wear, even to j...

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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 29, 2022

Can climbing shoes get wet?

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Top Answer: Yes, climbing shoes can get wet. In fact, many people wash them to clean them, some even put them in washing machines too (I have never tried it, there is quite a bit of debate on the washing machine approach). Also, while climbing, even if it&03...

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