Subscribe today. 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.

You don’t mention which Evolv shoe you have, but my guess it’s something like the Royale ($85), a climbing shoe designed for decent comfort and performance at a good price.

Does this reasoning apply to climbing shoes? I personally don’t think this reasoning applies to sizing climbing shoes. If a climbing shoe is sized correctly, it should feel very snug regardless of the ...

Sizing Generally, you want climbing shoes to be tight. The less dead space, the better your feel for the holds will be and the more confidently you’ll climb. That said, the amount of discomfort ...

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.

The shoe is “cooked” for a while and then with the help of pliers (and skillful hands) the old sole is pulled off. At this point the climbing shoe looks something like this. The shoe now needs to be ...

Black Diamond, a company well-known for its climbing hardware, released its first climbing shoe in the fall of 2017. Called the Momentum, the climbing shoe features an engineered knit upper, much like ...

A. Thoroughly clean the shoe before and after climbs, particularly if you’ve been outdoors where dirt can get caught in the soles. Don’t wear climbing shoes for anything other than climbing.

Our take: Beginner’s climbing shoe that stresses comfort and a secure grip to help you develop your skill set. What we like: Designed for prolonged use; keeps feet breathing and comfortable.

A. Thoroughly clean the shoe before and after climbs, particularly if you’ve been outdoors where dirt can get caught in the soles. Don’t wear climbing shoes for anything other than climbing.