As the popularity of climbing continues to surge, the demand for high-performance gear is greater than ever before. While a ...

Virtually all rock climbing gear is focused on safety, except for your climbing shoes, which are all about performance. Those snug-fitting, smelly rubber shoes might not look like much at all, but ...

Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable? We’re not going to lie, in the world of rock climbing there can be a bit of a balance between performance and comfort. A certain level of discomfort ...

In the early days of rock climbing, athletes had a simple choice: Slip on a pair of rubber-soled high-tops or don a pair of heavy hiking boots. Suffice to say, footwear was limited and unsuited to the ...

Wearing the right pair of climbing shoes is vital when you’re high above the ground. But just because the shoe fits doesn’t mean you should wear it. Depending on the type of climbing you’re ...

Contrary to popular belief, footwork is just as important in rock climbing as upper body strength, so you'd better have a good pair of shoes. The best climbing shoes for you will depend on your ...

Whether you enjoy pulling through complex routes in climbing gyms, projecting on overhanging limestone cliffs, or meandering up moderate multi-pitch routes, the type of climbing shoes you wear ...