- Brand
- Downturn
Neutral
Also called flat climbing shoes. The sole of these shoes are flat. The sole is usually thick and stiff. Great for beginners. Comfy all day. See neutral climbing shoes
Moderate
These shoes are slightly downturned. They're known as the all-around climbing shoes. See moderate climbing shoes
Aggressive
These are the aggressively arched climbing shoes. They are the grippiest and most sensitive type. High-performance. See aggressive climbing shoes
- Closure
Lace-to-toe
The bottom end of the lacing system is close to the toe rand of the shoe; it goes beyond the lower end of the instep. See Lace-to-toe climbing shoes.
- Use
Bouldering
Shoes used for climbing small rock formations. They usually have features for edging and hooking. See bouldering shoes
Slab
Shoes used for climbing slabs. They are usually constructed to allow good smearing. See slab climbing shoes
Sport
Shoes used for sport climbing. They are usually downturned and have features for edging. See sport climbing shoes
Trad
Shoes used for trad climbing. They usually have components and durability that allow the foot to jam into cracks. See trad climbing shoes
Crack
Shoes for tackling cracks. Constructed with features that give comfort and allow jamming. See crack climbing shoes
Overhang
Shoes for climbing overhangs. They have features that allow hooking and edging. See overhang climbing shoes
Face
Shoes for face climbing. They have components for edging and smearing. See face climbing shoes
All Around
Shoes that can tackle different kinds of climbing. See all around climbing shoes
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