How to Buy Rock Climbing Shoes
Things to consider when buying rock climbing shoes are how is the type of rock climbing you are doing and how the shoe fits.Choosing the right model and size of rock climbing shoe is very important for your climbing performance and comfort.
How fit ?
Get the right fit of the climbing shoes you will buy. There are many
different types of climbing shoes are designed to fit differently
and manufacturer's differ from model to model. Everyone's feet are
unique. We suggest to try several brands and styles to find a manufacturer's
last that best matches your foot.
How tight ?
Your shoes should be just tight enough so that when you grab the front
part of your shoe, you find it hard to rotate it about your foot.
If you find that you can rotate your foot a little inside your shoe,
it's not tight enough for good edge holding. Make sure your toes are
cramming into the toe box evenly. If the toe box feels really tight
in one spot and not so tight in another, compare the fit with a different
manufacturer's shoes. For beginners climbers, do not to buy shoes
that are too tight. It will surely irritate and you might concentrate
on your pain than climbing. It is suggested to buy shoes that are
very snug and avoid the pain until your level of climbing reaches
a higher point.
Lots of good choices in shoes out there. You'll want a lace-up shoe; the rock "slippers" you see are for advanced climbers whose foot muscles have built up. You can try the Five- Ten Spires ($99) a pretty comfortable shoe for getting the hang of rock. La Sportiva's Enduros ($125) are a classic shoe, good for beginners or intermediates and all-around rock and gym work. The Boreal Equinox ($129) is another shoe that works well for most people of most skill levels on most rock or gym walls. Try several different shoes on, and see what fits best.
Most climbers do not wear socks inside their climbing shoes for a more precise fit. The shoes work best when they hold tight to your foot. A sock will add a slippery layer between the shoe and your skin, allowing the shoe to move when it should be holding