Fitting Approach Shoes for Any Foot
When scrambling or technical climbing the sticky rubber and supportive midsoles of an approach shoe really kick…
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,…
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…
How to Fit Climbing Shoes
When you’re looking for climbing shoes, there is a ton of information available to help you understand the…
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,…
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…
High Asymmetry vs Low Asymmetry : Which is Best?
Climbers often talk about asymmetry when comparing climbing shoes, but what does it mean exactly? Ultimately…
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…
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…
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…
Unlined VS Lined Shoes
Generally speaking, a lined or unlined shoe will not make a huge difference in your climbing experience. However…
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…