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

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

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 ...

We take a look at the culture of tight climbing shoes. Just how tight is too tight - and are we creating problems for the future? Audry Morrison (BSc, UIAA Medcom) takes a look at the culture of tight ...

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 ...

Regardless of how much they cost, climbing shoes do not last forever. But don't give up on them after you wear out the soles or bust through the sides. Rather than pony up for yet another ...

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 ...

We take a look at the culture of tight climbing shoes. Just how tight is too tight - and are we creating problems for the future? Audry Morrison (BSc, UIAA Medcom) takes a look at the culture of tight ...