Nailing the perfect fit for climbing shoes requires some basic knowledge about the four different types of shoes. Contrary to popular belief, climbing shoes do not need to be torture chambers for your feet. Gearheads Quiti and Nils delve into every detail to ensure your next pair of shoes fit properly, starting with entry level shoes and making their way to specialized bouldering shoes.

Our in-house climbing experts discuss the advantages of laces and straps, and the ways that midsole support differentiates between shoe types. Quiti and Nils even supply some personal insight into which shoes work best for their respective climbing styles.

What’s your stance on socks with climbing shoes? Do you have a favorite pair of shoes? Let us know in the comments!

Questions that we answer in this video:

1. Can you walk in your climbing shoes?
2. What does trad stand for in climbing?
3. Is it okay to wear socks with your climbing shoes?

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Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Entry Level Climbing Shoes
5:52 - Trad Climbing Shoes
9:46 - Sport Climbing Shoes
13:22 - Bouldering & Competition Climbing Shoes
16:30 - Sizing Tips
18:01 - Personal Preferences
20:02 - Gearhead Questions (FAQ)
24:28 - Outro

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