What Are The Best Shoes For Outdoor Rock Climbing?

If you are looking for an activity that combines cardio, strength training and the outdoors, there is nothing like best rock climbing shoes. The extreme sport tests your limits unlike any other activity, literally putting yourself between a rock and a hard place and challenging you to find your way up and out.

Rock or boulder climbing is an excellent way to work on flexibility and endurance, both physically and mentally. Where most sports and activities have an obvious pattern and a guide to follow, rock climbing forces the climber to choose his own path. A misstep, an underestimated reach, a moment of fatigue that makes you lose your concentration can cause a fall. Whether you freely climb or wear harnesses, the fall is terrifying. But the fall is part of the climb, and the important thing is the speed with which it rises again.

Finding a place to climb that is safe and appropriate for your level is paramount to your success in the rock, but finding the right shoes can be just as important. Giving you the flexibility to move your foot so you can find even the smallest shelves can be the difference between a fun day of climbing and a long day in the emergency room. It is also important to have shoes with enough support so you can go through the elements to the rock since your body requires all the strength it has for the challenge ahead.

1. Five Ten Men's Rogue VCS climbing shoe

The Five Ten Men RCS VCS  top climbing shoe is made of 100% leather, which means it will probably stretch, something to keep in mind when ordering. The rubber sole and the heel of the sling are combined with a reinforced arch to make a shoe that is supportive and comfortable. Our team likes the double hook and loop strap closure of the shoe, which makes it easy to tighten and put on and take off. Some clients have noticed that the shoes give them 'smurf feet', which turn light blue when they start to sweat, but it washes easily and decreases as you wear the shoes.

2. La Sportiva TarantuLace Performance men's climbing shoes

The TarantuLace Performance rock climbing shoe from La Sportiva Men has many followers thanks to its high-end features at an affordable price. Designed with a quick-fit system that helps the shoe adapt to the foot and provide support, La Sportiva is designed for intermediate climbers who are ready for aggressive rubber heels and a shoe that allows greater sensitivity without additional pain. Customers like that the shoe can be worn for hours and works for both indoor and outdoor climbing.

3. Evolv Axiom climbing shoe

The Evolv Axiom climbing shoe is an excellent entry-level shoe that comes with the added value of a DVD, which explains the ins and outs of rock climbing, perfect for anyone new to the sport. The shoe is made of suede and synthetic material, which gives it room to stretch and breathe. Customers said the shoes require some uses before they break completely, but once they are Evol they are comfortable climbing shoes.

Conclusion

The Climb X Rock-It Strap climbing shoe is made with a 3D molded half soul and a heel, a contoured bow and a padded tongue of breathable neoprene to make a shoe that fits like a comfortable second skin. Available in lace mode and with three straps, the Climb X Rock-It Strap Climbing shoes are ideal for intermediate and advanced climbers.