- Brand
- Level
- Downturn
Neutral
Also called flat climbing shoes for their flat soles. Great for beginners. Most comfortable.
Moderate
Slightly downturned. They're known as the all-around climbing shoes.
Aggressive
Aggressively arched climbing shoes. They are the grippiest and most sensitive type. High-performance.
- Use
Bouldering
Used for climbing small rock formations. They usually have features for edging and hooking.
Sport
Usually downturned and have features for edging.
Crack
Constructed with features that give comfort and allow jamming.
Overhang
Have features that allow hooking and edging.
Slab
Constructed to allow good smearing.
All around
Shoes that can tackle different kinds of climbing.
Trad
Have components and durability that allow the foot to jam into cracks.
Face
Have components for edging and smearing.
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