How to Choose Climbing Shoes || REI

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  • Getting the right climbing shoes can have a bit impact on how well you climb. In this video, Miranda talks in depth about the different types of shoes, as well as the materials used to make them, the types of closures found on them and, of course, how they should fit. Watch the video to figure out which climbing shoes are right for you.
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  • @Brothasmerf
    @Brothasmerf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    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.

  • @london3
    @london3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Perfect! Was looking into this

  • @Candesce
    @Candesce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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.

  • @coachkitheninjaguy
    @coachkitheninjaguy ปีที่แล้ว

    This was super Helpful!

  • @line8857
    @line8857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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!

    • @Edd1148.
      @Edd1148. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any update?

  • @wahs_h10
    @wahs_h10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @umbTraining
    @umbTraining 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm liking these REI videos.
    I don't even climb.

  • @makeyourself1988
    @makeyourself1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful :) thank you

  • @zanderascher8205
    @zanderascher8205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I literally just went to REI yesterday and bought shoes 😂

  • @TopDesu
    @TopDesu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! Thanks!

  • @oyahfftlisawsome
    @oyahfftlisawsome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @tommybelgum8504
    @tommybelgum8504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have shoes that do have a hot spot on my big toe. Any recommendations for this, besides buying new ones?

    • @marshl531
      @marshl531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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'

  • @coleellsworth569
    @coleellsworth569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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!

    • @seeeeeb9300
      @seeeeeb9300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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 ;)

    • @bizmonkey007
      @bizmonkey007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Adam Ondra has a great video breaking down what shoes to use and when. He even goes over sizing.

  • @four-x-trading5606
    @four-x-trading5606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I could have swore I heard “if your going to do any multibitch climbing” lol!!!

  • @LiboltAdventures
    @LiboltAdventures 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, socks vs no socks though?

    • @joecroson8053
      @joecroson8053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Libolt Adventures socks are for gumbies

    • @miat789
      @miat789 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends how much your feet sweat and how stinky it can get.

  • @Djdrunkdad
    @Djdrunkdad 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @NicksDomain101
    @NicksDomain101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh yes thanks for explaining how the toebox works

  • @ariesmars29
    @ariesmars29 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why not fivefingers for climbing?

  • @miat789
    @miat789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Why do I feel like anything more than neutral shoes will give you a bunion.

  • @ac311205
    @ac311205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I was hoping she would address the socks vs no socks dilemma

    • @IsopodActivities
      @IsopodActivities 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      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.

    • @hydra66
      @hydra66 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @MF-CLIMB
      @MF-CLIMB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jacob Nichols I disagree but each to their own. I don’t feel I’ve lost any performance through wearing short sports socks

    • @geogaddi6215
      @geogaddi6215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      use one foot with and one foot without socks.now you have done both sides justice.

    • @c_beno3416
      @c_beno3416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @OutOfThisVan
    @OutOfThisVan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Send it! No shoes. Lol

  • @americanman6347
    @americanman6347 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

    • @NiSE_Rafter
      @NiSE_Rafter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what I love about REI is the employees actually encourage you try on a bunch of different models and sizes

    • @americanman6347
      @americanman6347 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NiSE_Rafter they were definitely helpful and I got the shoes that felt the best out of every one they had. They are awesome

  • @86ifyfarooq
    @86ifyfarooq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's a "sending shoe"? I don't understand. At 2:04. Or did I mishear it?

    • @andrewscott5059
      @andrewscott5059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @theoutlier66
    @theoutlier66 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t do watch Adam ondra I dare you

  • @alexswage1853
    @alexswage1853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They do not make climbing shoes for men's with wide feet !!

    • @MrBS216
      @MrBS216 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should check out Butora, they make wide and narrow sizes

    • @thesii213
      @thesii213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Butora, Scarpa, and the La Sportiva Otaki, Skwama, or Katana.

    • @teamneverlost
      @teamneverlost 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sportiva Katana Lace and Muira VS

    • @hentenanders3912
      @hentenanders3912 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should look at the Evolve Shaman because I have wide feet, and the Shaman was to wide.

    • @geogaddi6215
      @geogaddi6215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      la sportiva skwama , scarpa instinct , five ten aleon...

  • @JamesHardaker
    @JamesHardaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    t-shirt needs an ironing. ;)

    • @mars.6339
      @mars.6339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Your nose needs some buisness of its own to stick into

    • @JamesHardaker
      @JamesHardaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mars.6339 actually, i need an iron.

    • @JamesHardaker
      @JamesHardaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mars.6339 oh, i didnt realize. The t-shirt in the vid is also creased.

    • @mars.6339
      @mars.6339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JamesHardaker so you're just thinking out loud in the comment section huh?

    • @JamesHardaker
      @JamesHardaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mars.6339 Lighten up

  • @MrPrice2U
    @MrPrice2U 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do ALL American women SUFFER from VOCAL FRY? Christ!

    • @ozodari6160
      @ozodari6160 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christ has nothing to do with white women, try Athena or aphrodite