The choice of footwear depends entirely on your sphere of activity. If you choose to climb only on indoor walls and to boulder, a light and snug-fitting pair of slipper-style rock shoes is adequate. This type gives a high degree of sensitivity in feeling the holds on which you place your feet. This is advantageous to an experienced climber but the benefits may not be appreciated fully at beginner level. Slipper style shoes do not offer much in the way of support and protection for the feet, so if you intend to climb on more adventurous rock you will need to consider this factor and choose something more robust.
The sturdier and more supportive the shoe, the less sensitive it will be to standing on tiny edges or smearing holds. Fortunately, the greatest diversity of shoe design is found in the range of shoes intended for the widest application.
As with clothing, not all styles or models will fit all shapes and sizes of feet. It is important to try on as many different shoes as you can. Even so, finding a shoe that is comfortable in the shop does not mean that it will be comfortable out on the crag. Climbing in hot conditions for hours at a time encourages feet to swell, and though shoes will stretch a little with use, they might become uncomfortably tight. Very painful feet are not usually conductive to pleasurable climbing experiences.
Rock climbing shoes will last longer if you look after them. Keep the soles clean by wiping them after use. This is especially important after using them outdoors, where grit, mud and sand can all stick to the rubber soles, detracting from their amazing friction properties. Always be sure to wipe them before setting off on a climb.
Rock shoes can be repaired by specialist companies once they start to wear out. This is done by replacing worn-out rands and toe caps, and also the actual sole if necessary so they can in theory last you a very very long time.
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