How to Buy Rock Climbing Shoes

Video Transcript

"Hello my name is Scott and I'm the owner of Climb On indoor rock climbing gym of Wilmington, North Carolina. Today we are going to discuss how to buy a rock climbing shoe. There are several types of different rock climbing shoes out there, lots of different brand names and companies. Rock climbing is inherently dangerous and can result in serious injury or death so any time that you begin to get into the sport or buy some shoes or some equipment you want to make sure that you get the proper instruction at your local indoor climbing gym. There are lots of differences in shoes. You've got lace ups and velcros. A lace up is going to have a little bit tighter of a fit so a little bit more aggressive performance where a velcro is going to be a little more looser fit and maybe not as aggressive. The tighter the shoe the better off it works. The less movement you have inside the shoe the better it works. Any time that you are buying a climbing shoe you can buy them at your local indoor gym or outdoor outfitter. I don't recommend that you buy rock climbing shoes on line simply for the fact that you can't try them on. All rock climbing shoes fit differently and are different than your normal shoe size. This has been how to buy a pair of rock climbing shoes."