Approach Shoes to Fit Every Foot

Fitting Approach Shoes for Any Foot

When scrambling or technical climbing the sticky rubber and supportive midsoles of an approach shoe really kick…

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Climbing Shoe Sensitivity

Sensitivity and Stiffness in Climbing Shoes

The subject of sensitivity in climbing shoes is a nerdy one. When climbers start talking about how a hold feels,…

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Climbing Shoe Volume

Volume & Gender in Climbing Shoes

Shoe volume refers to the overall space that your foot can take up inside the shoe. This volume is determined by…

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How to Fit Climbing Shoes

How to Fit Climbing Shoes

When you’re looking for climbing shoes, there is a ton of information available to help you understand the…

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Choosing the right climbing shoe

Choosing the Right Climbing Shoe

One thing we talk about a lot at WeighMyRack is just how complicated shoes are. When we research a piece of gear,…

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Climbing Shoe Downturn

How Much Downturn Do You Need?

When comparing the performance of one climbing shoe to another, one of the words you often hear is downturn. From…

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Climbing Shoe Asymmetry

High Asymmetry vs Low Asymmetry : Which is Best?

Climbers often talk about asymmetry when comparing climbing shoes, but what does it mean exactly? Ultimately…

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Climbing shoe construction

How Climbing Shoes are Made

The process of making a climbing shoe takes many steps, all of which are performed by hand. We cover the building…

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Climbing Shoe Size Ranges

Climbing Shoe Size Ranges

Rock climbing is only possible to do well when you have a shoe that fits your foot. Climbing shoe size ranges are…

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Velcro vs Lace vs Slipper : Which Closure is Best? 12

Velcro vs Lace vs Slipper : Which Closure is Best?

When you look at a big wall of shoes, one of the most obvious differences is the closure: velcro, lace, or…

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Unlined VS Lined Shoes 18

Unlined VS Lined Shoes

Generally speaking, a lined or unlined shoe will not make a huge difference in your climbing experience. However…

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leather vs eco leather vs synthetic materials - what are the benefits?

Leather vs Synthetic Climbing Shoes – Which is Best?

Synthetic materials are getting closer and closer to mimicking leather and have even mastered some aspects of…

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