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Evolv Defy Climbing Shoe- 2009
Wondering about the fit... should my toes be scrunched up in...
By Nathan
Ranked #1023 - Climbing Shoes
January 8, 2010
Wondering about the fit... should my toes be scrunched up in the front of my climbing shoes? I got a pair of these in 11.5, my street/athletic shoes are usually 11.5 or 12, but these feel to tight.
It's my first pair, so I'm not sure.
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By Jesse Lind
Ranked #358 - Climbing Shoes
January 9, 2010
Rock climbing shoes fit is one of those pandora's box deals: everyone has their own opinion and adivce on the issue. So, here's my two cents: the tighter the fit, the more precise they will be, as the zero extra space will allow you to use smaller rock features. How tight, though, is the question. Pain is not good. Certain levels of discomfort are warranted, but pain isn't. While most rock shoes won't officially stretch, they still will stretch some and conform to your feet--especially if you sweat in them. I have a pair of Mad Rock Flash climbing shoes that were intensely tight and painful when I first tried them on. After climbing (and sweating) in them on some climbs, they have started to stretch out some. I still need to take them off after a certain amount of time, but the discomfort has lessened, and I am blown away by the precision I get with such tight-fitting shoes. My toes are scrunched up too--but I don't feel they are scrunched to the point of injury. You'll just have to play it by ear. Hope that helps.
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