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NEWS

New shoe drops, updated rubber compounds, surprise colourways — we're tracking it all.

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Latest Guide

How to Choose Your First Pair of Climbing Shoes

Everything you need to know about fit, downturn, rubber, and sizing — so your first shoe isn't your worst shoe.

Opinion

La Sportiva Skwama Review & Sizing Guide (2026)

I climbed in the Skwama for years — here's how they actually fit, stretch, and perform. An honest sizing guide and real-world review.

Close up of climbing shoe rubber on rock

Guide

Climbing Shoe Rubber Explained

Soft, hard, Stealth, Vibram — what the rubber compounds actually mean for your climbing.

Worn climbing shoe sole showing rubber wear

Guide

When to Resole Your Climbing Shoes

How to spot the signs before you damage the rand, and why resoling is almost always worth it.

Guide

The Real Guide to Climbing Shoe Sizing

Half size down or two? Leather or synthetic? Here's how to actually figure out what fits.

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