Aside from the ice climbers, mountaineers, and Charles Albert, every climber needs a pair of reliable climbing shoes.

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

Check out our favorite beginner climbing shoes on the market right now—plus a few more solid options that every newcomer should know about. $89.00, REI La Sportiva is considered one of the very ...

From hiking to camping, to climbing and fishing ... If you are someone who has shopped an REI sale in the past—whether it be for running shoes, camping equipment, travel gear, etc—then ...

There were no gaps or folds, and I felt no discomfort from the top of the heel cup hitting my Achilles, which is an issue in many climbing shoes. The heel felt super secure right away. The ...

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Shop Now Some of the pieces we're eyeing include Salomon running shoes for just $100 ... from fishing must-haves to climbing ...

Modern climbers have the opposite problem. Go to any outdoor recreation store and prepare to be overwhelmed by shelves of cutting-edge climbing shoes and marketing gibberish. That’s how I felt ...