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.

the longest toe is not always the big toe, etc. Rock climbing shoes now exist to match a woman’s foot shape - generally smaller in size than a man’s with a shallower toe box area, narrow heel, and ...

A REVOLUTIONARY mountaineer who invented the five-fingered climbing shoe has plunged to his death after falling from a peak ...

This upcoming Arc’teryx runner can also travel high. Arc'teryx Vertex Speed shoe When it comes to footwear, Arc’teryx wants to be a three-dimensional brand. It’s not enough to go far … or fast. An Arc ...

We were looking at comfort, shock absorbency, cushioning, arch support, heel support and whether the toe box allows ... from running shoes and backpacks to free weights and climbing shoes.

the longest toe is not always the big toe, etc. Rock climbing shoes now exist to match a woman’s foot shape - generally smaller in size than a man’s with a shallower toe box area, narrow heel, and ...

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 ...