Five Ten Climbing Shoes

If you are reading this page, chances are you must be looking for a perfect pair of climbing shoes.

The correct pair of shoes can bring about a lot of difference in your performance if you are venturing to climb hard routes. While selecting shoes for mountain climbing, keep in mind a few points that will make climbing a pleasant experience for you.

The regular climbing shoes or sport climbing shoes are good enough for traditional climbing. They should have a close fit, a little bit of padding, a rough rubber coating to protect your toes and a sticky and smooth rubber sole along with an extended rubber rand.

One of the brands that we highly recommend is the Five Ten Climbing Shoes. For 'bouldering', make use of flexible and down-turned shoes because this sort of climbing is associated with overhanging angles, which requires you to wear shoes that provide friction, and can survive smearing. Shoes with a pointed toe, a curved profile and a clasping heel work like magic to create a strong grip on the rock.

An important feature to look for while buying climbing shoes is the 'last', which is the foot-shaped plastic or wooden platform forming the base of the shoe. 'Slip-lasted' shoes are better suited for technical and difficult climbing than 'board-lasted' shoes as they provide greater sensitivity and flexibility. Board-lasted shoes are meant for easier climbing and hard edging as they deliver all-day long support and comfort.

It is preferable to have handmade rock shoes, so that they are as smooth and seamless as possible. Shoes manufactured from heat-molded rubber mold to your foot perfectly like second skin for instance one of the best brands out there is the five ten climbing shoes.

Your shoes should neither be very tight nor very loose. They should be extremely comfortable and well-ventilated. It is wise to try out different pairs, without wearing socks, before buying them.