1. The first pair of climbing shoes should be a pair of all-round shoes2. They must sit tight, but not hurt3. They should have a good and thick front and preferably be made of a harder rubber4. They s...

Finding the right climbing shoes is a balance between comfort and performance.
Your first pair of climbing shoes should be comfortable and sit tight, but without being uncomfortably so. If they are n...

To be able to put on and take off the climbing shoes quickly many boulder climbers prefer a climbing shoe with either velcro closure or slipper type shoes. In contrast, laces are better for securing t...

Always measure without socks on and stand on the tape measure with pressure on the foot you are measuring so that the foot slightly flattens out.Remember to measuring from the very back of the foot. S...

Climbing shoes are available in different materials.
The upper part of the shoe itself is typically made of leather or synthetic leather. Typically, the upper side will be perforated for better venti...

We are often asked if it is a "nice to" have  or "need to" have when it comes to buying climbing shoes for children. For a start, young children can easily climb in bare toes, socks or tennis sho...

The toes must have close contact with the front of the climbing shoes without being pinched so hard it hurts. It's a balance between getting the best contact between toe tip / shoe / climbing wall wit...