Rock climbing, although a somewhat specialized sport, is enjoyed by more people than you might expect. However, rock climbing is one of those sports where having the right equipment is critical for ...

In the early days of rock climbing, athletes had a simple choice: Slip on a pair of rubber-soled high-tops or don a pair of heavy hiking boots. Suffice to say, footwear was limited and unsuited to the ...

Last summer, Black Diamond announced it was breaking into the climbing shoe business. The line features three styles: the Momentum, aimed at beginners; the Aspect, a trad shoe for sending splitters; ...

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As the popularity of climbing continues to surge, the demand for high-performance gear is greater than ever before. While a climbing rope and a bouldering crash pad are not required items for ...

Whether you enjoy pulling through complex routes in climbing gyms, projecting on overhanging limestone cliffs, or meandering up moderate multi-pitch routes, the type of climbing shoes you wear ...