Me: Hi, I wear a men's size 10.5 in my street shoes. REI: That means your climbing shoe size is about a child's size 4 or 3-1/2 if you want an agressive fit.
Hello! This video is really helpful as I’m about to buy my first pair of climbing shoes. I’ve been climbing for ca 7 years but I’ve never owned a pair of shoes. In the beginning, I didn’t see it necessary as my feet were still growing but I’ve decided that it’s time. I’ve always used my climbing gym’s shoes and I never saw a reason for buying my own as I already had my favorites. About a month ago, my climbing gym had a fast course in leadership for us leaders/instructors. I forgot my socks at home and had to climb without socks. That’s when I realized that I really need to get my own. I’m going to try some in a few days!
Literally bought the Mythos a few days ago, was surprised to see them show up haha. Loving them so far. The leather is super nice. I do wish they were strap ups but I don't mind the small inconvenience of lacing for how well they fit.
Right now I climb in neutral Scarpa Origins and they have been great! I got lucky ordering them online 😂 I am looking to get a more moderate shoe soon and from my local store this time around
I was hoping for a more in depth guide from REI. Compared to La Sportiva's recent video series on the subject, this video hardly scratches the surface in what goes into choosing a climbing shoe. Things like climbing style, rock type, foot shape, and shoe volume were completely left out!
best approach imo is to get a cheap pair, use it for all you do and find out what they're good for and what not so much. where you could need another rubber patch, where they could be tighter, stiffer.... you will learn all you need in the process. did the same thing and right now i use 3 different shoes depending on what i am climbing, although 1 for most of it and 2 specialised ones ;)
No socks is the right answer since when you have an additional layer that creates more sloppiness in footwork since your foot can slip around inside the shoe more with socks on.
personal preference. no socks in the majority of instances as Jacob's alluded to - it's about eliminating dead space. Socks if rentals (for hygeine) or for crack climbing feet above head so you can tuck your trousers in
Easy: you go as you want. Socks on makes your shoes smell less. Also, since there are shoes with thic rubber and other with lesse thic rubber honestly the "you have to feel" argument doesn't works. It's a question of style and culture in the sport, and most importantly of confort. In every other sports, athletes will put socks in there shoes. The loosing performance theory could be right, but it would also be right for basketballer, soccer player, etc. So honestly, just keep doing what you want. I only have had one pair of climibig shoes since I started (Wich doesn't mean what I am saying is less or more valuable, I just state and argue my point), and I started to wear thin sports socks in them because they gotten loose over the time. It works pretty well and I like it.
try putting on your shoes with a plastic bag over your feet or use a 10*10cm patch/piece of a plastic bag to cover your toes. This helped me a lot for wearing in new shoes. It feels as if the plastic piece helps to slide deeper into the shoes while providing a protective layer for the hotspots. Hope it helps. You can also try to google: 'The Learning Curve: The Fix for Painful Climbing Shoes'
A sending shoe means a shoe that is meant to be used for a hard "send" of a route. These shoes normally are more uncomfortable and downturned/asymmetrical than your more all day shoes, making them help you perform that tiny bit better for those short bursts when you need it.
Me: Hi, I wear a men's size 10.5 in my street shoes.
REI: That means your climbing shoe size is about a child's size 4 or 3-1/2 if you want an agressive fit.
same at my gym!
Hello! This video is really helpful as I’m about to buy my first pair of climbing shoes. I’ve been climbing for ca 7 years but I’ve never owned a pair of shoes. In the beginning, I didn’t see it necessary as my feet were still growing but I’ve decided that it’s time. I’ve always used my climbing gym’s shoes and I never saw a reason for buying my own as I already had my favorites. About a month ago, my climbing gym had a fast course in leadership for us leaders/instructors. I forgot my socks at home and had to climb without socks. That’s when I realized that I really need to get my own. I’m going to try some in a few days!
Any update?
Literally bought the Mythos a few days ago, was surprised to see them show up haha. Loving them so far. The leather is super nice. I do wish they were strap ups but I don't mind the small inconvenience of lacing for how well they fit.
I'm liking these REI videos.
I don't even climb.
I literally just went to REI yesterday and bought shoes 😂
Recently for me
Right now I climb in neutral Scarpa Origins and they have been great! I got lucky ordering them online 😂 I am looking to get a more moderate shoe soon and from my local store this time around
I could have swore I heard “if your going to do any multibitch climbing” lol!!!
Perfect! Was looking into this
This was super Helpful!
I was hoping for a more in depth guide from REI. Compared to La Sportiva's recent video series on the subject, this video hardly scratches the surface in what goes into choosing a climbing shoe. Things like climbing style, rock type, foot shape, and shoe volume were completely left out!
best approach imo is to get a cheap pair, use it for all you do and find out what they're good for and what not so much. where you could need another rubber patch, where they could be tighter, stiffer.... you will learn all you need in the process. did the same thing and right now i use 3 different shoes depending on what i am climbing, although 1 for most of it and 2 specialised ones ;)
Adam Ondra has a great video breaking down what shoes to use and when. He even goes over sizing.
If only I could have numerous sizing options in whichever style I deemed right for me, instead, I have to ask for whatever is carried in the ~46 range
So helpful :) thank you
Excellent video! Thanks!
I was hoping she would address the socks vs no socks dilemma
No socks is the right answer since when you have an additional layer that creates more sloppiness in footwork since your foot can slip around inside the shoe more with socks on.
personal preference. no socks in the majority of instances as Jacob's alluded to - it's about eliminating dead space. Socks if rentals (for hygeine) or for crack climbing feet above head so you can tuck your trousers in
Jacob Nichols I disagree but each to their own. I don’t feel I’ve lost any performance through wearing short sports socks
use one foot with and one foot without socks.now you have done both sides justice.
Easy: you go as you want. Socks on makes your shoes smell less. Also, since there are shoes with thic rubber and other with lesse thic rubber honestly the "you have to feel" argument doesn't works. It's a question of style and culture in the sport, and most importantly of confort. In every other sports, athletes will put socks in there shoes. The loosing performance theory could be right, but it would also be right for basketballer, soccer player, etc. So honestly, just keep doing what you want. I only have had one pair of climibig shoes since I started (Wich doesn't mean what I am saying is less or more valuable, I just state and argue my point), and I started to wear thin sports socks in them because they gotten loose over the time. It works pretty well and I like it.
Why do I feel like anything more than neutral shoes will give you a bunion.
My local rei dose not have a great selection of shoes for the crags around us pretty much sandstone in Jackson falls red river gorge
Send it! No shoes. Lol
I have shoes that do have a hot spot on my big toe. Any recommendations for this, besides buying new ones?
try putting on your shoes with a plastic bag over your feet or use a 10*10cm patch/piece of a plastic bag to cover your toes. This helped me a lot for wearing in new shoes. It feels as if the plastic piece helps to slide deeper into the shoes while providing a protective layer for the hotspots. Hope it helps. You can also try to google: 'The Learning Curve: The Fix for Painful Climbing Shoes'
Why not fivefingers for climbing?
Oh yes thanks for explaining how the toebox works
Nice, socks vs no socks though?
Libolt Adventures socks are for gumbies
Depends how much your feet sweat and how stinky it can get.
I'm going this weekend to get new shoes and they're gonna hate me cuz I'm trying on everything. Apologize in advance hahaha
what I love about REI is the employees actually encourage you try on a bunch of different models and sizes
@@NiSE_Rafter they were definitely helpful and I got the shoes that felt the best out of every one they had. They are awesome
What's a "sending shoe"? I don't understand. At 2:04. Or did I mishear it?
A sending shoe means a shoe that is meant to be used for a hard "send" of a route. These shoes normally are more uncomfortable and downturned/asymmetrical than your more all day shoes, making them help you perform that tiny bit better for those short bursts when you need it.
Don’t do watch Adam ondra I dare you
They do not make climbing shoes for men's with wide feet !!
You should check out Butora, they make wide and narrow sizes
Butora, Scarpa, and the La Sportiva Otaki, Skwama, or Katana.
Sportiva Katana Lace and Muira VS
You should look at the Evolve Shaman because I have wide feet, and the Shaman was to wide.
la sportiva skwama , scarpa instinct , five ten aleon...
t-shirt needs an ironing. ;)
Your nose needs some buisness of its own to stick into
@@mars.6339 actually, i need an iron.
@@mars.6339 oh, i didnt realize. The t-shirt in the vid is also creased.
@@JamesHardaker so you're just thinking out loud in the comment section huh?
@@mars.6339 Lighten up
Do ALL American women SUFFER from VOCAL FRY? Christ!
Christ has nothing to do with white women, try Athena or aphrodite