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10 Best Climbing Shoes of 2026
10 Best Climbing Shoes of 2026
Shopping for the perfect climbing shoe can feel a little overwhelming — with so many styles...

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The Best Climbing Shoes for Women of 2026
The Best Climbing Shoes for Women of 2026
Whether you're just starting out in the gym, stepping outdoors to climb real rock, or a seasoned...

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The Best Climbing Shoes for Men of 2026
The Best Climbing Shoes for Men of 2026
Whether you're just starting out climbing in the gym, progressing into roped climbing outdoors, or...

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Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Kids
Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Kids
Looking for the best pair of rock climbing shoes for your kids? Our climbing gear experts...

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Men's Rock Climbing Shoe Buying Guide - Click for details
Men's Rock Climbing Shoe Buying Guide
So you've spent a few nights climbing in the gym, and now you're ready to jump in the car for a...

by Jack Cramer & Matt Bento

How to Choose the Perfect Pair of Women's Rock Climbing Shoes - Click for details
How to Choose the Perfect Pair of Women's Rock Climbing Shoes
The title of this article is a bit deceiving; those who have been climbing for a long time know...

by Jane Jackson

How to Choose the Best Climbing Shoe for Kids - Click for details
How to Choose the Best Climbing Shoe for Kids
You might think researching and buying climbing shoes for a child may seem difficult, but when it...

by Adam Paashaus

How to Choose Approach Shoes for Climbing - Click for details
How to Choose Approach Shoes for Climbing
Our experts want to help you understand why climbers use many types of footwear at the crags and...

by Jeff Dobronyi & Matt Bento

La Sportiva Katana Lace
La Sportiva Katana Lace
A deservedly popular shoe, the La Sportiva Katana Lace is one of our favorite all-around climbing...

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Scarpa Instinct VS
Scarpa Instinct VS
Modern climbing, primarily on boulders and bolted sport climbs, is often characterized by steep...

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La Sportiva TC Pro
La Sportiva TC Pro
The La Sportiva TC Pro remains our go-to shoe for climbing on trad and crack routes across the...

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La Sportiva Finale
La Sportiva Finale
Climbing shoes aren't cheap, and if you're new to the sport, you want a pair that's forgiving...

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La Sportiva Solution
La Sportiva Solution
The La Sportiva Solution is a deservedly popular, premium rock climbing shoe. It features a clever...

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La Sportiva Tarantulace
La Sportiva Tarantulace
For beginners and recreational climbers, the performance benefits of a high-end shoe likely aren't...

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Evolv Shaman
Evolv Shaman
The Evolv Shaman is an aggressive shoe designed by the man himself, Chris Sharma, for climbing the...

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Scarpa Drago
Scarpa Drago
The Scarpa Drago is one of the softest shoes we've ever climbed in. This incredible softness...

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Black Diamond Momentum Shoes
Black Diamond Momentum Shoes
The Black Diamond Momentum is an entry-level option with a unique knit pattern on the upper...

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Ocun Bullit
Ocun Bullit
After a day of testing mid-priced climbing shoes, we had to get online and double-check that the...

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La Sportiva Kubo
La Sportiva Kubo
The La Sportiva Kubo shines as a durable, affordable option for anyone looking to step up from...

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La Sportiva Miura VS
La Sportiva Miura VS
The La Sportiva Miura VS belongs in the world of tough climbing, where it can use its diamond-hard...

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La Sportiva Ondra Comp
La Sportiva Ondra Comp
The Ondra Comp is a new shoe from La Sportiva, designed in partnership with Adam Ondra...

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La Sportiva Skwama - Women's
La Sportiva Skwama - Women's
The La Sportiva Skwama won us over with its consistent performance across disciplines, taking the...

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Unparallel UpMocc
Unparallel UpMocc
At this price range, it is hard to find a shoe that performs as admirably as the Unparallel...

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Scarpa Generator Mid
Scarpa Generator Mid
The Generator Mid is Scarpa's most recent attempt at creating a competitive, high-top trad...

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La Sportiva Finale - Women's
La Sportiva Finale - Women's
The La Sportiva Finale is a well-rounded shoe that balances comfort, durability, and versatility...

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Scarpa Boostic R
Scarpa Boostic R
Despite popular climbing media focusing on hard overhung boulders and Olympic-style comp climbing...

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La Sportiva Tarantulace - Women's
La Sportiva Tarantulace - Women's
These days, it's getting hard to find a climbing shoe that goes for less than a hundred bucks. For...

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La Sportiva Solution Comp - Women's
La Sportiva Solution Comp - Women's
The La Sportiva Comp is an excellent shoe for steep sport climbing and overhanging boulder...

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Mad Rock Drone 2 HV
Mad Rock Drone 2 HV
The Mad Rock Drone 2 HV is one of the more unique shoes we've ever tested. Our lead tester...

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La Sportiva Katana Lace - Women's
La Sportiva Katana Lace - Women's
The La Sportiva Katana Lace Women's is a high-end climbing shoe that earns our nod for its...

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Scarpa Arpia V
Scarpa Arpia V
Compared to other reasonably priced shoes, the Scarpa Arpia V has a slightly downturned shape that...

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Tenaya Mastia
Tenaya Mastia
The Tenaya Mastia performs similarly to other top-end bouldering and sport climbing shoes, but...

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La Sportiva Mandala
La Sportiva Mandala
La Sportiva's No-Edge shoe collection leans toward the softer, more sensitive end of the spectrum...

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La Sportiva Miura VS - Women's
La Sportiva Miura VS - Women's
The La Sportiva Miura VS is a stiff, aggressively-shaped edging powerhouse. These shoes allowed us...

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Unparallel Up Lace LV
Unparallel Up Lace LV
If you've never heard of Unparallel, you're probably not alone. Also, if you had to do a...

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Scarpa Drago LV
Scarpa Drago LV
The Scarpa Drago LV is one of the best shoes available for difficult bouldering and...

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Mad Rock Mad Monkey
Mad Rock Mad Monkey
The Mad Rock Mad Monkey is a popular kids' shoe for many reasons. It has kid-friendly features...

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La Sportiva Stickit
La Sportiva Stickit
La Sportiva has a wide assortment of shoes for children that range from super comfortable to high...

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Evolv Venga
Evolv Venga
The Evolv Venga is a great all-around moderate kid's climbing shoe. Children's climbing shoes are...

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Butora Brava
Butora Brava
When Butora entered the climbing shoe market, many dismissed them, thinking there was no need for...

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Scarpa Instinct VS - Women's
Scarpa Instinct VS - Women's
The Scarpa Instinct VS won us over with its ability to tackle technical climbs while remaining...

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Black Diamond Momentum - Kid's
Black Diamond Momentum - Kid's
The Black Diamond Momentum - Kids is a great new offering to the kids' climbing shoe market. The...

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La Sportiva Skwama
La Sportiva Skwama
The Skwama is a great addition to the La Sportiva lineup, with a single Velcro strap for easy on...

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Scarpa Vapor V
Scarpa Vapor V
The Scarpa Vapor V is a workhorse. Size these shoes tight, and they edge well enough to excel at...

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Scarpa Veloce
Scarpa Veloce
If you've longed for an intimate feel with the rock, but aren't ready to go fully barefoot, then...

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La Sportiva Tarantula
La Sportiva Tarantula
The Tarantula was designed with beginners in mind. Offering comfort that will make you wonder what...

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La Sportiva Solution Comp
La Sportiva Solution Comp
The La Sportiva Solution Comp is an aggressive shoe that really shines when precision is...

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Black Diamond Aspect
Black Diamond Aspect
The Aspect is Black Diamond's entry into the crowded field of climbing shoes marketed for trad...

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La Sportiva Miura
La Sportiva Miura
The Miura is a longstanding benchmark in the La Sportiva climbing shoe arsenal, on the market for...

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Evolv Defy Black
Evolv Defy Black
The Evolv Defy is a tried and true value shoe. Although it has received multiple updates over the...

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