{"id":37160,"date":"2023-01-17T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-01.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/what-to-consider-buying-climbing-shoes\/"},"modified":"2023-01-17T12:32:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T11:32:58","slug":"what-to-consider-buying-climbing-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/what-to-consider-buying-climbing-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"A buyer&#8217;s guide to climbing shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Climbing-shoes.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Climbing-shoes-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"A colorful bouquet of climbing shoes\" class=\"wp-image-691\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A colourful bouquet of climbing shoes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For beginners, finding the right climbing shoes can be an extremely daunting task. What should you look out for when buying climbing shoes? What is the correct size? Should they really be so tight that they hurt? And what&#8217;s all this about &#8220;pre-tensioning&#8221;? And then the decision between hook-and-loop fasteners or shoelaces&#8230; *ugh*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will try to shed some light on these issues for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the different properties of climbing shoes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-different-ways-to-fasten-them\">Different ways to fasten them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three different kinds of fastening options for climbing shoes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shoelaces<\/strong> have the advantage that they can be <strong>fastened with precision<\/strong>, however, putting them on and taking them off again takes <strong>a bit longer<\/strong>.  This can be somewhat impractical, especially for bouldering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quicker to fasten<\/strong> are the <strong>hook-and-loop <\/strong>fastened shoes. However, one disadvantage is that they may tend to <strong>break faster<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The third option for climbing shoes are <strong>slippers<\/strong>. They don\u2019t have any type of fastening (or maybe just an additional hook-and-loop fastener) and basically fit like socks. Therefore, they have to fit perfectly and will feel <strong>extremely tight<\/strong> &#8211; especially in the beginning. As a result, they are not particularly suitable for beginners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-material\">The material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Climbing shoes are usually made from <strong>synthetics<\/strong> or <strong>leather<\/strong>. As always, both have their advantages and disadvantages. Leather will widen somewhat more than synthetic materials, but due to this fact, it will also mould itself better to your feet. Synthetics are more stable, but can also cause increased foot odour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important note:<\/strong> The unique properties of human <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/sweat-rate-calculator\/\">sweat<\/a> can cause certain dyes to run, especially in more intense coloured shoes, which can then temporarily stain your feet blue, yellow or red. However, this is not a sign of poor quality. In fact, the opposite is true. Since climbing shoes, which are usually worn directly against the skin, are deliberately left free from harmful substances and adhesives, the dyes are not able to stick to the shoe so well. As mentioned above, this can lead to the colour running when it comes into contact with certain types of sweat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pre-tensioning-and-downturn\">Pre-tensioning and downturn<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Scarpa-Booster-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Scarpa-Booster-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Scarpa Booster\" class=\"wp-image-692\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/scarpa\/\">Scarpa<\/a> Booster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The focus of climbing shoes is usually to get the strength of the entire foot concentrated into the toes. This can be achieved by either building up tension in the sole through the heel (pre-tensioning) or by sculpting the sole so that the force is collected in the big toe. These soles will have a characteristic curvature (downturn).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, we can say that the more tension a shoe is capable of building, the more aggressive it is. You need aggressive climbing shoes for overhangs or to stand on very small ledges. In general, we can also say that the more aggressive the shoe, the less comfortable it will be. So if the holds of your climbing routes or your boulders aren\u2019t going beyond the vertical and are not seriously tiny, you can treat your feet to more comfortable shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flat shoes are more suitable for beginners than those with pre-tensioning or downturn<br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plastic-plate\">Plastic plate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are shoes which have an additional plate in their soles. This <strong>distributes<\/strong> the load over a larger area and thereby makes standing <strong>easier<\/strong>. On the other hand, a large part of the foot\u2019s sensitivity is lost as a result. Soft shoes (without a plate) mould themselves to the ledges and are almost glued to the rock. With a bit of experience, you can instantly feel whether your foot will hold. However, standing on a hold is a bit more strenuous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The plate distributes your weight to make standing easier at the expense of foot sensitivity<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heel-area\">Heel area<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Hook.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Hook-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"What is a &quot;hook&quot;?\" class=\"wp-image-693\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What is a &#8220;hook&#8221;?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you just want to climb using ropes at first, the heel area is not so important. In bouldering, it plays a role for certain moves, namely \u201chooks\u201d. This means that you don\u2019t stand on a ledge with your toes, but rather, you jam your heel into it. However, this technique is rarely needed in easier bouldering routes. Regardless of whether you want to do bouldering or climbing, it is vital that the heel doesn\u2019t press into the Achilles tendon, even after prolonged use. This depends on the size of the shoes, as well as the model. The key here is to try them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A tight fitting heel area is especially important for \u201chooking\u201d during bouldering.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So much for the theory. But how do you find the perfect climbing shoes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-deciding-on-a-shoe\">Deciding on a shoe<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pre-tensioning-and-downturn-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pre-tensioning-and-downturn-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Pre-tensioning and downturn\" class=\"wp-image-694\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pre-tensioning and downturn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The most fundamental questions to ask when buying climbing shoes are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Requirements: should the shoes be more comfortable (beginners or long, multipitch route touring) or aggressively tight (very small foot placements, overhangs)?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pre-tensioning: are you climbing demanding routes (strong pre-tensioning) or vertical routes with a slight overhang (slight or no pre-tensioning)?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heel area: Is the shoe for bouldering? Then go for a tighter heel.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-right-size\">The right size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After all of this, you need to find the correct size. Here are a few pointers that can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/la-sportiva\/\">La Sportiva<\/a><\/strong> tend to be very big and often wide. If your usual size is EU 38, you can easily start at EU 36.5 or even EU 36. With <strong>Scarpa<\/strong>, you can also subtract 1.5 to 2 from your usual EU size. <strong>Evolv<\/strong> and <strong>Five Ten<\/strong> are pretty close to the size of your normal, everyday shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>La Sportiva: -1.5 to -2.0 from your normal EU shoe size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scarpa: -1 to -2.0 from your normal EU shoe size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evolv and Five Ten: approximately the same as your normal EU shoe size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-roman-egyptian-greek\">Roman, Egyptian, Greek<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Three-different-foot-forms-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Three-different-foot-forms-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Three different foot forms\" class=\"wp-image-695\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Three different foot forms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When looking for a fitting shoe, you should consider that not every climber has the same foot form. There are three different types. If the big toe is the longest, it is called an \u201cEgyptian\u201d foot form; if the second toe is the longest, it is called a \u201cGreek\u201d foot form; and if both are approximately the same, it is called a \u201cRoman\u201d foot form. It is therefore possible that certain shoe models or manufacturers simply won\u2019t fit you. In those cases, it is better to try on an entirely different shoe, instead of different sizes.<br>Many manufacturers already have a wealth of information about their shoes on their homepages. On the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/red-chili\/\">Red Chili<\/a> or Rock Pillars websites, you can find very detailed information on which shoe is best for which foot form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trying-them-on\">Trying them on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing when trying on climbing shoes is taking <strong>enough<\/strong> time to do so. While wearing them, you should especially focus on whether you feel pain in the heel or the toes. Step onto ledges (stairs, steps) several times &#8211; sometimes just with the tips of the toes, sometimes a bit sideways. Walk around a bit &#8211; are you in pain? Or is there too much space somewhere? Of course, climbing shoes are not \u201ccomfortable\u201d in the conventional meaning of the word, but you shouldn\u2019t faint with pain just from trying them on either.<br>Even though most climbing shoes widen a bit with time, in the beginning it isn\u2019t a good idea to buy especially tight fitting shoes. Also note that, when trying them on, your feet can widen up to half a size during the course of a day &#8211; therefore, you should try on the shoes during the time of day you intend to use them (which is usually in the evening).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Take your time, pick the right time of day<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step onto small ledges, walk around with the shoes. Watch out for pain and too much space in the shoes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t buy painful shoes!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions or don\u2019t know which product to choose, our customer service team will be glad to assist you. They are available during the week from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. and can be reached by phone at 03 33 33 67058 or via <a href=\"mailto:service@alpinetrek.co.uk\">e-mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"a-button a-button--green block\" title=\"Grip on the smallest ledges with our climbing shoes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/climbing-shoes\/\">Compare climbing shoes >><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For beginners, finding the right climbing shoes can be an extremely daunting task. What should you look out for when buying climbing shoes? What is the correct size? Should they really be so tight that they hurt? And what&#8217;s all this about &#8220;pre-tensioning&#8221;? 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