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

The La SportivaKatana Laces ($219) are a tried-and-true all-rounder. They excel in so many styles of climbing and types of rock, and we find that we reach for them more than any other shoe in our ...

The Altra Lone Peaks are designed with a wide toe box and a zero-drop style to provide your feet with a barefoot feel. I ...

SCARPA Arpia, comfortable and versatile climbing shoes.Arpia and Arpia LV are the comfortable and versatile climbing shoes, designed for those who want to take the first step towards the performance ...

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 you’re ...

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) ...

Planetmountain.com is a site about climbing, mountaineering, trekking, via ferrata, freeriding, ski mountaineering, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and ice climbing on all the mountains of the world. It ...

Julia Clarke June 14, 2022 at 3:00 PM·6 min read We size up the three main types of rock climbing shoes, including the advantages and disadvantages of each, to help you pick out your next pair ...

Of all rock climbing gear, shoes require the most background knowledge to fully understand and they’ll have the biggest impact on how well a person climbs. Making it even more challenging is ...