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 entirely on how you climb. A once-a-week boulderer at The Project in Poole wears shoes down very differently from someone spending weekends wrestling gritstone in the Peak. Generally, you want […]
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 see daily in the workshop: the best climbing shoe is the one that fits your foot, not the logo you prefer. Different brands suit different shapes. Some cater to low-volume […]
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 bit of an art — and often people unintentionally ruin them in the process. In the UK especially, where shoes get damp between gym sessions or muddy between crags, improper […]
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 big, textured fibreglass volumes — are basically sandpaper for toe rubber. Great for friction, terrible for longevity. Outdoor wear, on the other hand, tends to be sharper and more localised: […]
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 band starts to peel back or tear, your fit can go from precise to sloppy in a single session. UK grit, sharp granite, and gym toe-dragging all take their toll. […]
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 totally change how your shoes feel on the wall. Over the last few years, we’ve seen manufacturers pushing harder than ever: stickier high-friction blends, more durable toe patches, and split-sole […]
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 band starts to peel back or tear, your fit can go from precise to sloppy in a single session. UK grit, sharp granite, and gym toe-dragging all take their toll. […]
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 bit of an art — and often people unintentionally ruin them in the process. In the UK especially, where shoes get damp between gym sessions or muddy between crags, improper […]
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 big, textured fibreglass volumes — are basically sandpaper for toe rubber. Great for friction, terrible for longevity. Outdoor wear, on the other hand, tends to be sharper and more localised: […]
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 entirely on how you climb. A once-a-week boulderer at The Project in Poole wears shoes down very differently from someone spending weekends wrestling gritstone in the Peak. Generally, you want […]
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 see daily in the workshop: the best climbing shoe is the one that fits your foot, not the logo you prefer. Different brands suit different shapes. Some cater to low-volume […]