Rock Climbing Shoes - The Right Fit is Key
By Arturo Ronzon
Your rock climbing shoes are the most piece of rock climbing equipment you will buy. It can be hard to know how to get the right size for your foot. The most important aspect of rock climbing shoes is ensuring you get the proper fit. Different kinds of rock climbing shoes are made to fit differently and they differ from manufacturer to manufacturer and even model to model.
As a rule, if you have to get a bigger size than your street shoes to get a snug fit, then that model of rock climbing shoes is wrong for you and you should try another model. If you are going to order your rock climbing shoes online, you should first go to a shoe store and get your feet measured with a Brannock Device. Be sure to write down the measurements and include your width and use them as a guide to buying your shoes. It can be difficult to order online since you are not able to try the shoe on. You can even try visiting a rock climbing gear store near you and try on the different models they carry for easier ordering online.
Your rock climbing shoes are made to fit you comfortably tight. There shouldn’t be any room in the shoe for your feet to move. Your toes should push into the front of the shoe, being slightly curled or straight. You should be able to fit one or two fingers between the laces or straps for stretching. Your heel should fill out the shoe and it shouldn’t lift up and down when you walk. If this happens, you will be alerted by the funny sound arising from your feet.
If you are looking for bouldering rock climbing shoes, you will notice that these shoes were made to fit uncomfortably tight. The toes should be very curved for optimum performance when you are edging. You should be able to fit one or two fingers between the laces for stretching and the heel should be tight so it won’t come off when you are heel hooking.
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