r/climbingshoes

So I just bought a pair of madrock drone 2.0s LV. Before this I have been using Scarpa drago LV in a size 8 US. These for me are a bit baggy around the heel and toes so when I bought the drones I dropped down to 7.5 US. My problem right now is that my left foot slides on the drones with a little bit of struggle, but they fit like a glove around everything. My right foot is a little bigger though and it’s a struggle to put the shoe on. If I put my foot in a plastic bag it slides in but it’s still a bit of a struggle. They both fit seemingly perfect it’s just hard to get my feet in. They do also hurt around the heel and pinkie toe (only on the right foot). Should I a) size up half a size b) try to keep breaking them in and see if they fit better or c) switch to the HVs? Please let me know because I’m not sure how much these shoes will change when they break in.

My girlfriend is fairly new to climbing and so am I. She needs to get a pair of shoes and is interested in a Tarantula model because everybody says they’re great for beginners. I want to get her a good beginner shoe that can do it all. I am also interested in a shoe that can handle outdoor terrain. Is a tarantula the way to go or should we look at a few other options first?

Hi everyone,

I am in doubt what should be my next shoe.

I have now: UP tn pro and flagship pro, LS ondra and solution comps, evolv zenist and some others I don't use.

I only boulder indoors and seem to love semi stiff shoes. E.g. the flagships pros and the zenist I find soft.

I had the normal flagships and I loved them but I think it may have been due to them being my third pair ever.

I currently mostly use the TN pro and the solution. Comps (with RH rubber resoled).

Even though money is not an issue, the finity are like 200 euros while the mandalas 135 and the flagships 150. Would like the best out of the buck.

Thank you for making my choice easier

I am slowly getting back into climbing after a long break. Climbing almost exclusively outdoors and a mix of sport and trad. Mostly between grades 16-22 (ewbanks). My current shoes are a battered pair of tarantulaces... And it's time for an upgrade.

I'm really looking for something with a moderate downturn and quite stiff but open with that. Comfortable enough for long multi pitch climbs. My street size is a 38, don't care if it's unisex or women's specific. Budget is preferably <AUD$350.

Do you really notice that much difference between rubber compounds? I've only ever used Vibram, and I don't notice much difference between Edge and Grip.

For example, I resoled a Solution with Edge, and their performance is almost the same. I weight aprox 62kg.

But sometimes I read comments that it's like night and day between Vibram compounds, or compared to other brands.

What do you think?

Hi all,

I bought Dragos three months ago for indoor bouldering and I absolutely love them.

I’m considering doing more outdoor climbing and was wondering what would be a good shoe to get? I want this shoe to also be suitable for occasional indoor climbing.

I’ve also noticed that my dragons are a lot a little bit slippery on slabs and wondered if the second pair of shoes could help.

Any advice is much appreciated.

Hi everyone, a few months ago I slipped off a foothold on slab and somehow slammed by toe right into the wall. Over time, wearing climbing shoes where my big toe is even marginally curled has caused more and more pain. Has anyone else experienced this? What was it? What did they do? I got an xray and it showed no arthritis or fracture/evidence of a previous fracture.

I don't want to get a hole and making it harder to fix.. Or Can I still get some sessions out of this?

Yeah, they are a bit chalky but otherwise in good condition.

Thanks for the advise!! 😃

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Hi everyone!

Why do you think Unparallel shoes are more rounded and often high forefoot in the toe’s?
Compared to, for example, Laspo Solutions they are very different in terms of pointiness and width of the toes profile..

I climb primarily outdoor lead, in different type of limestone but I really enjoy pocket climbing!
Do you think that Unparallel will not perform great in a style of climbing of pocketed walls (maybe like margalef/buoux/ceuse/frankenjura)?

Do someone has some experience with Up Shoes in places that has a lot of pockets?
Any suggestions for Unparallel shoes that can suit well this type of outdoor climbing?

I really like the fit and rubber of my Unparallel Sirius Laces but they are too soft for sustained vertical outdoor routes and I was looking for something precise, aggressive and stiffer.
I’m towards the qubits (but they look not very pointy)
And the new Tn Finity or tn pros

The problem is that I can’t find any stores near me that sells UP shoes so I can’t try them on so I was looking for someone that uses Unparallel shoes for outdoor lead that can give me some information

Im a beginner climber (bouldering) for about more than a month now. I just bought my first pair. Its a So Ill torque. I have a relatively wide feet but I was guided by a coach about this shoe. Ive been breaking it in at home for 4 days. I can see improvement but is this normal? My toes does not hurt but the achilles part does. I cant also walk normally flat on my feet.

Thank you!

Hi all, I am looking for my first climbing shoe and was looking for some help choosing. I have been climbing in rental shoes for the past 4 months. And I am feeling their limits bad heel hooks ect. I am currently climbing ~v4 v5. Id be happy to get a buy once cry once shoe. my street shoe is ~11.5-12 us. I only climb indoors and like both overhang and slab. was looking at instinct vsr or la sportiva kubo or the la sportiva skwamas but i honestly have no clue which shoe to buy out of so many on the market. Some reccomendations would be greatly appreciated. :D

I’ve been climbing a little over a month and I’m around V3. Mostly indoor bouldering right now, but I’m starting to do more ropes and expect that’ll increase.

My first pair was Mad Rock Rovers and I definitely messed up sizing because I was new. They work, but shift a little and feel bigger than ideal. Some climbing friends said a second pair isn’t a bad idea and I could keep the Rovers for longer sessions while getting something to grow into.

Part of why I’m looking now is the REI sale. I tried both the Solution and Katana and both felt good, but the Katana seemed more versatile for someone doing both bouldering and ropes.

I’m a guy but have been looking at the white/women’s Katana Lace since I keep hearing they’re softer and more comfortable, and the split sole seems appealing for indoor climbing.

Am I getting ahead of myself here, or is the Katana a reasonable second shoe for someone at this stage?

I am a beginner climber, been climbing about 15 months. I climb around V4-V5 on TB2 to give you an idea of the stuff I am climbing. Only climb indoor.
Within the last 3 weeks since I bought a pair of (discounted, luckily) Arpia V's, I've probably spent about 40 hours in the gym. No hole yet, but rubber is nearly worn down to the bottom. I genuinely have no idea what I am doing so poorly. My first pair of shoes lasted about 6 months, about 156 hours in the gym before they had a hole.
I don't really know what to do because I can't really afford to replace/resole my shoes every month. I suppose the advice is going to be to only climb easy stuff until my technique improves, but that seems like it will take years before my technique and strength align.

Spent $230 with this company and they ran off with my money without saying a word, no tracking information, no confirmation email, no invoice or receipt. Reached out to support and they ghosted me when I explained my issue. I will be reporting this company to my bank for fraud and filing a charge back. DON'T BUY SPLAY ​SHOES.

Hi guys I'm currently looking for a new shoe

I've been wearing my madrock d2.ones in a perfect fit and looking to have an extra pair.

Street size eu42.5

Madrock d2.one eu42

Flight Greek feet and quite narrow

My options are: Theory, Dragos, Skwama, solution comp and instinct vsr.

Any suggestions for fit? That's closest and comaprable to madrocks. And what about the sizing for these?