how to choose your climbing shoes?
With or without laces? Flat or asymmetric?... there are many different climbing shoes to choose from. Here are our tips on choosing the right model for you.
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You should choose your climbing shoes based on 2 criteria : level of skill and use
1. Level Of Skill
You can find 2 shoe shapes depending on the level of skill
For Beginner To Experienced
You will choose a flat shape
For Experienced To Expert
You will choose an asymmetric and more or less cambered shape depending of the precision level you want.
2. Usage
2 levels of stiffness are proposed depending on the uses
For Indoor Climbing And Bouldering
You will choose a rather souple slipper
For Big Wall And Multi Pitch
You will take a stiffer sole