Indoor Rock Climbing Basics : Tips for Indoor Rock Climbing Shoes
May 7th, 2010 by Nick Taylor | Print
Learn what shoes to use and about rock climbing shoes for indoor rock climbing in this free indoor rock climbing video lesson. Expert: Hal Thureson Bio: Hal Thureson is part owner of Vertical Ventures, one of the largest indoor rock climbing gyms in the southeast.
May 7th, 2010 at 1:43 am
He described 3 ways to tighten your shoes. The different types of shoe are the 3 different archs in the shoe. If you shop around, you;ll see some shoes are extremely arched, while others are basically flat.
May 7th, 2010 at 2:12 am
prices???
May 7th, 2010 at 2:28 am
@pokeynoone I retract my previous statement, you do get a size down. I had just started climbing when I said that and I got a job at a rock climbing gym and we give rental shoes a size up but now that I’ve gotten my own shoes a few times I understand.
May 7th, 2010 at 2:52 am
no its a size or two down from your snealer size
May 7th, 2010 at 3:36 am
you guys are awesome in a novice climber so thanks for all the info
May 7th, 2010 at 4:06 am
Who ever takes Rock climbing advice from Expert Village is a dumb fuck. these guys suck. if you really want to learn, get a professional. i mean its costly but then you will be better and know what your doing
May 7th, 2010 at 4:13 am
Evolv pontas lace =]
May 7th, 2010 at 4:56 am
a size smaller then your normal shoe
May 7th, 2010 at 5:36 am
Boreal Mutants is my shoe
May 7th, 2010 at 5:54 am
I made a short documentary on rock climbing if you guys want to check it out.
May 7th, 2010 at 6:23 am
I won’t even touch this one…
May 7th, 2010 at 6:26 am
Thats my shoe!!!
May 7th, 2010 at 6:27 am
You’re supposed to get a size up from your normal sneaker size
May 7th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Hey, I just bought a pair of those slip-on Moccasyms. 5/10s. They’re nice.
May 7th, 2010 at 7:08 am
nope… don’t listen to this guy on shoes (or anything else)! they should fit tight but still no hot spots…. if they cut off circulation to your foot they are too tight try a different brand or shoe if that does not fit! ask that guy who blows through shoes climbing like 6 days a week at your gym! he should be able to help!
May 7th, 2010 at 7:42 am
When I first started, I always got bigger than what the gym would suggest. It sounds arrogant, but the first time I went, I wore a size UP from what they actually suggested, and I still spent most of the time in considerable foot pain.
May 7th, 2010 at 8:02 am
You don’t use a harness when you’re bouldering.
May 7th, 2010 at 8:30 am
beginner tips.
May 7th, 2010 at 8:49 am
shoes are the most important pice of climbing equipment… i always thought the harness(you know the thing that keeps you attatched to the rope so you dont fall to your death(when used properly))was the most important pice of equipment. i guess i was wrong
May 7th, 2010 at 9:38 am
When fitting shoes the key is the eliminate dead space but dont fit so tight as to create hot spots.
May 7th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Sticky rubber. That reminds me of the 5.10 shoes ad where Lauren Lee says something about the sicky rubber makes her super human…
May 7th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Seeing as these are for people starting out this is VERY bad info. If you are just starting you should get shoes that are tight but not uncomfortable. Not even the pros who get paid to climb always wear the pain fitting shoes. If you get shoes that are uncomfortable then you wont want to wear them.
May 7th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Thanks I was wondering if my slippers were too small. They fit thight but I guess I simply have to bear it.