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Aggressive vs. Flat Climbing Shoes
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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How to Avoid Smelly Climbing Shoes
There is nothing worse than smelly climbing shoes. Let me know if this sounds familiar. You take a much-needed break from climbing. Maybe you go on a family vacation or are out of town for work for several days; regardless, you are away from the climbing gym.
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Super Tight Climbing Shoes: Yay or Nay?

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.

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