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Climbing Shoes

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Climbing shoes are your first point of contact with the rock and most important performance item. adidas presents a variety of lightweight options engineered for your sport, including rock climbing as well as Terrex approach shoes to get you where you need to be. Our Five Ten Niad range offers a choice of lace shoes or simple slippers with do-it-all appeal, ideal for both gym training and outdoor routes. Durable climbing shoes with sizes on the heel tab made especially for rental and guide services. The Five Ten Hiangle range is designed for high-precision footwork, including our most advanced Hiangle Pro seamless with maximum rubber coverage required for advanced rock-climbing. If it’s your first day at the climbing wall or you’re headed to Yosemite, you’ll find shoes for climbing to satisfy your performance requirements at adidas.

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Climbing Shoes Frequently Asked Questions

Do beginners need climbing shoes?

Beginners need neutral climbing shoes to get a feel for the sport. A neutral climbing shoe has a flat to mild curve. As you gain climbing experience, you may want to move on to a more aggressive shoe.

What is an aggressive climbing shoe?

An aggressive climbing shoe has a pronounced downturned curve, designed to strengthen experienced climbers’ feet on single pitch climbs and small holds. Aggressive climbing shoes often have an asymmetrical shape to help with foot placement.

Do climbing shoes mould to your feet?

Yes, climbing shoes are designed to mould to your feet (without cutting off circulation) to give you control and precision on small footholds. It’s a good idea to slightly curl your toes when you try on shoes to ensure they won’t be too big once broken in.