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HamiC · 05-12-2003, 03:40 PM

I think I'll throw a curveball into the mix.....are you sure you want shoes?

By that I mean there are (or at least there were when I got into climbing) several types of so-called "climbing shoes". Broadly defined, I would say there are slippers, shoes, and boots. All look like "climbing shoes", but each has a different feel and specialty.

I hope others will feel free to weigh in, but an oversimplification would be to say that boots are better for longer, rougher climbs......slippers are great for shorter or indoor climbs.......and shoes fall somewhere in between.

I have found that I like slippers best. Most of my climbing consists of fairly short top ropes or climbs that involve very few pitches. The slippers give me a better feel for the rock and actually let me grab onto toe holds when tackling overhangs.

Now if I could only find more time to climb.....

Good Luck.

05-12-2003, 03:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
HamiC Insane Location: USA	I think I'll throw a curveball into the mix.....are you sure you want shoes? By that I mean there are (or at least there were when I got into climbing) several types of so-called "climbing shoes". Broadly defined, I would say there are slippers, shoes, and boots. All look like "climbing shoes", but each has a different feel and specialty. I hope others will feel free to weigh in, but an oversimplification would be to say that boots are better for longer, rougher climbs......slippers are great for shorter or indoor climbs.......and shoes fall somewhere in between. I have found that I like slippers best. Most of my climbing consists of fairly short top ropes or climbs that involve very few pitches. The slippers give me a better feel for the rock and actually let me grab onto toe holds when tackling overhangs. Now if I could only find more time to climb..... Good Luck.