Tips
rubber? Cheap or expensive? Cheaper shoes can wear out more quickly,
however the alternative means investing in a more expensive pair. Besides,
an expensive shoe doesn’t necessarily
mean they will last longer. Sometimes
you are just paying for the deeper arches
and aggressive heel hooks. Not wanting
to wear down your shoes can be surprisingly good motivation to improve your
footwork.
If you’re fairly new to climbing, there’s no need to buy a fancy pair
of climbing shoes, equipped with heel
hooks, super thin rubber soles and heel
cushioning. Obviously, more experienced
climbers may look more into different
designs. For example, arched rock shoes
are designed to help on overhangs,
preventing the climber’s feet from slipping
off holds. For less experienced climbers,
most go for shoes that are less flexible,
with thick soles. This gives climber a
strong shoe that will be able