Most people who try climbing for the first time quit because they bought the wrong shoes. Here is the advice we give in the store, summarized.
The best climbing shoe is the one you can wear for half an hour without thinking about it.
Ingrid Nordvik, instruktør siden 2004
Three things you should know before you buy
Shoes that are too small will make you quit. Shoes that are too big will keep you from ever getting good. Half a size below your normal size is a sensible starting point for most people.
- Try on shoes late in the day, when your feet are at their largest.
- Bring the socks you’ll actually wear
- Don’t buy online the first time
If you’re unsure, come by the store. We have loan shoes in all sizes, and you can find the opening hours on About us.