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

Neutral shoes will be flatter, slightly more relaxed in fit, and much more comfortable as well as better suited for fitting into cracks when climbing outdoors. Somewhere in the middle are moderate ...

Broadly speaking, there are three types of climbing shoes, with each variety built upon the foundation of the last’s shape. Neutral: These have a flat profile, a thick, stiff sole and look most ...