Category Climbing Shoes

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10 Best Crack Climbing Shoes (August 2026): Top Picks for Splitter Cracks

Crack climbing destroys shoes faster than any other style of climbing. I have watched too many climbers shred their expensive downturned shoes in a single weekend at Indian Creek, limping back to camp with bloody ankles and blown-out rands. Finding…

Ron Tate
July 28, 2026

Buying Guides, Climbing Shoes

10 Best Aggressive Climbing Shoes for Steep Bouldering (August 2026)

Steep bouldering demands footwear that can lock onto micro-edges, stick to sloping volumes, and power through heel hooks on overhanging terrain. Finding the best aggressive climbing shoes for steep bouldering means choosing a shoe with the right mix of downturn,…

Ron Tate
July 28, 2026