BLOG: THE CLIMBING STACK

Welcome to the workshop side of the climbing world! This blog is where a seasoned climbing-shoe cobbler lifts the curtain on the craft – from deep dives into repair techniques and the latest shoe technologies to thoughts on emerging gear and stories from days spent on the rock. Whether you’re here to understand what really goes into a great resole or you just love geeking out about climbing equipment, you’re in the right place.

Why Fit Matters More Than Brand

Climbers love a brand debate: Scarpa vs La Sportiva, Five Ten vs Unparallel, Boreal making a comeback — the lot. But here’s the truth we...

The Indoor vs Outdoor Wear Battle

This is one of the questions we get asked most: “How many months should I get out of my climbing shoes?” And honestly, it depends...

The Indoor vs Outdoor Wear Battle

If you climb both indoors and outdoors, you’ve probably noticed your shoes wear differently depending on where you’re pulling on. Modern indoor walls — especially...

Break-In Without the Break-Down

We’ve all had that pair of shoes that feels like putting your foot into a very stylish vice. Breaking in climbing shoes can be a...

When Your Rand Starts To Go

The rand might not get the glory the sole does, but it’s the unsung hero keeping your shoe’s entire shape in check. Once that thin...

Rubber Tech Moves Fast

Climbing shoe rubber is one of those things we all obsess over – and for good reason. A tiny tweak in compound or thickness can...

When Your Rand Starts To Go

The rand might not get the glory the sole does, but it’s the unsung hero keeping your shoe’s entire shape in check. Once that thin...

Break-In Without the Break-Down

We’ve all had that pair of shoes that feels like putting your foot into a very stylish vice. Breaking in climbing shoes can be a...

The Indoor vs Outdoor Wear Battle

If you climb both indoors and outdoors, you’ve probably noticed your shoes wear differently depending on where you’re pulling on. Modern indoor walls — especially...

The Indoor vs Outdoor Wear Battle

This is one of the questions we get asked most: “How many months should I get out of my climbing shoes?” And honestly, it depends...

Why Fit Matters More Than Brand

Climbers love a brand debate: Scarpa vs La Sportiva, Five Ten vs Unparallel, Boreal making a comeback — the lot. But here’s the truth we...

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