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At last count there were over 200 models of rock-climbingshoes with prices from $40 to over $200 and in as many shapes and levels of stiffness as there are stars in the sky, or nearly. Picking the ...

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 ...

Cooler temperatures and low humidity make the shoulder seasons ideal for rock climbing. And more people have taken to it this year as a way to get outside while social distancing. Nothing does more to ...

One of the most important pieces of equipment in rocking climbing is your shoes. Whether you’re practicing at a gym or scaling the mountainside in nature, proper rock climbing shoes are imperative for ...