Rock Climbing Shoes - Product

Climbing shoes are made from a combination of leather (natural or synthetic) and nylon. Stiffer shoes may contain a thin insole. Very close fitting shoes (slippers) skip the insole to provide more sensitivity. Linings prevent the leather from stretching or bagging out. The material between the outer sole and insole (the midsole) can be a thin plastic, fibreglass, or nylon insert, or hardened natural "pulp" fibre. Finally, the sole and rand are made from a sticky rubber compound. This rubber is a closely guarded proprietary secret and every manufacturer lays claim to the ultimate "sticky" rubber recipe.