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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 ...

If you were to ask a few prolific climbers, at random, what the best climbing shoe is, you might be in that conversation for a while. To save you a few hours, the summary would be: The one that fits ...

Alex Honnold left audiences in awe when he free-soloed Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building, in January as part of a live Netflix special. A good climbing shoe is imperative to the beginner’s journey ...