As climbing shoes become more specialized (and more expensive) the Katana lives on the top of our list due to its versatility. It’s stiff enough for long days and just sensitive enough for ...

Best for Sport Climbing: La Sportiva Solution Comp; Best for Trad Climbing: Scarpa Vapor S; Best for Narrow Feet: Red Chili Voltage LV ; Best for Wide Feet: Tenaya Mastia ; How We Tested the Best ...

Buying a new pair of climbing shoes can be a frustrating process—it’s very subjective and often comes down to personal preference. When choosing the best climbing shoe for you, consider what ...

Best climbing shoes for beginners Editor Favorite. ... Snag the same aggressive shoes in the low-volume model for a tighter fit from the heel to the forefoot.

Best Climbing Shoes for Bouldering “[Bouldering shoes are] used in ways that require performance in a 360-degree range, from toe hooks and heel-toe cams to smears on near-horizontal roofs ...

Best for aggressive climbing: Evolv Shaman 3, £139.50, Go Outdoors Best for beginners: Five Ten NIAD VCS , £130, Adidas Best for steep climbing: La Sportiva Genius , £105.40, Amazon ...

Outsole: The part below the midsole that actually makes contact with the ground. Typically made from rubber or a ...

We asked experts about the best beginner climbing shoes, in case you’re ready to give it a try. We found great options from Scarpa, La Sportiva, and more.

We ran hundreds of miles through mountain trails and rocky roads to find the best trail running shoes. After testing 13 pairs, three stood out from the pack.

If you’re overwhelmed by the variety of climbing shoes, our expert-vetted guide covers everything you need to know.