The Evolv Rockstar was the first climbing shoe I ever purchased, and it was a good purchase. This review will help you decide if it would be a good shoe for you to purchase as well. The Shoe The Rockstar is one of Evolv’s women’s shoes. That does not mean that only women can wear ...
The Shoe The Scarpa Techno is designed to be a comfortable, all-around performer that will excel on long, multi-pitch traditional climbs as well as long days at the crag. The Techno sports a heel lock system that eliminates the need for a slingshot heel rand, cutting down on pressure on the heel and the Achilles’ ...
Petzl’s Grigri 2 is a locking assist belay device and the long-awaited update to their original Grigri. How does it compare to the original, and is it the right belay device for you? Read on to find out. The Device The Grigri 2 is very similar to the original. It is smaller and lighter, weighing ...
Choosing the right rock climbing shoes is an important decision. You want them to fit correctly and perform well. According to the experts at rock-climbing-for-life.com it is best to look for a shoe that fits your rock climbing expertise level. Beginners need a slightly different style of shoe than experienced climbers need. You also want ...
Picture yourself if you will about 40 feet in the air, holding on to a weird assortment of handholds while your feet are mounted on a small foot placement. You glance around you feeling accomplished as your partner is telling you “good job”, as he or she starts to belay you down the climbing wall ...
The Shoe The Pontas is built on a flat last with an asymmetrical toe profile. It has a 4.2 mm sole with a 1.5 mm 3/4 length semi-stiff midsole. The upper has a cotton lining, two Velcro straps for closure, and, like most Evolv shoes, is made from a synthetic material that will not stretch ...
The Shoe The New Mugen sports a synthetic, lined upper which will not stretch much with wear. The uppers have a colorful splash of rubber over the toes for improved toe-hooking. The shoe’s heel cup is ridged and aggressive, and also has descent tread to give you more traction when walking off of boulder problems. ...
The Trango cinch is a locking-assist belay device. Is it any good? Is it the right belay device for you? Read on to find out. The Device The Trango Cinch weighs in at 182 grams, or 6.22 ounces. This belay device is available in 4 colors: orange, green, red, and grey. The Cinch is approved ...
Mad Rock Phoenix Climbing Shoes Mad Rock climbing shoes are a great shoe to rock climb in. This shoe is known as one of the best selling shoes in North America for rock climbing. This shoe fits a wide variety of feet due to its flexible material. Though the material is flexible, the stiff midsole ...
This article reviews several pairs of climbing shoes that would be good for beginning climbers. The following criteria had to be met for a shoe to be included in this review: Each shoe (with one exception) had to cost less than $100, because no newcomer to climbing should spend a great amount of money on ...