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Whether you are a novice or a seasoned climber, the diverse types of climbing shoes may have caught your attention. From full climbing boots to curved, dancer-like shoes, each type serves a specific purpose on the wall. Understanding these purposes is...
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Have you ever been to the climbing gym and watched some boulderer use a plastic bag to squeeze his foot into a tiny climbing shoe like he was trying to zip an overstuffed suitcase? Maybe you've noticed a pro climber jamming their feet into their shoes in a climbing video.

Some “dos and don’ts” for properly caring for your climbing shoes.
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Before you can experience this life-changing sport that we have come to love, however, you must have a great climbing partner. After all, your life will be in your partner’s hands.
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Climbing isn’t all about the physical; much of it is mental, as you’ve probably come to find out if you’ve been at the sport for awhile.
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