Evolve, Scarpa and La Sportiva, among other climbing shoe retailers, presented their newest climbing shoes at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver this week.

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 best sport climbing shoes will vary in style, depending on how strong of a climber you are and the type of sport routes you like to climb (overhung, face, slab, etc.).

Climbing shoes are your direct link to the cliff and thus the most important part of your gear arsenal. Rock shoes have become highly specialized, ranging from aggressively downturned for steep ...

Whether you're bouldering, sport climbing, or jamming splitters, choosing the right shoes is about more than fit. These are the best models. Published: Nov 25, 2019 Scott Yorko (Photo: Scott Griesser) ...

Editor’s Note: Evolv recently announced that preorders of its Ashima x Brain Dead Zenist climbing shoe neared 600 pairs and raised over $50,000 to be donated to DEI organizations focusing on climbing.