Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable? We’re not going to lie, in the world of rock climbing there can be a bit of a balance between performance and comfort. A certain level of discomfort ...

As the gear-review manager, I own over 50 pairs of climbing shoes. And that's lowballing. I'm trying on new shoes almost every week. My feet hate me. First World problem? You betcha. Forget all you ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Well suited to experienced climbers, the Hiangle Pro features an extremely secure heel, locking ...

The new Diamond S climbing shoes redefine performance with advanced design and precision. Built on the new Excentric 2.0 last and featuring CAT rubber 1.5, they offer maximum grip, energy transfer, ...

The style choice of not wearing socks—or going “commando,” raw doggin’ it, etc.—in rock shoes is, like the jellyfish haircut, a recent phenomenon. When I started climbing in 1973, almost everyone wore ...

Including climbing shoes, technical equipment, and durable clothing. Rock climbing has been around for centuries. In the sport’s early days, athletes wore boots and carried natural fiber ropes that ...