When to replace climbing shoes

 When to replace climbing shoes

Though casual climbers might understandably hang on to shoes longer than pros, Graham says there are some tell tale signs to look out for when deciding to replace your climbing shoes.

“If the last is visible anywhere on the shoe or the sole is delaminating from the upper then it’s time to retire them.

Examine your climbing shoes regularly and look out for the following signs of wear and tear:

Once these signs start showing, you can expect some loss of grip on smaller footholds and potentially some loss of power or precision on certain moves.

"If the shoe is no longer performing like it used to, e.g. the shoe has over stretched and no longer supports the foot, it can be frustrating to use," advises Graham.


Some climbing shoes may be able to withstand several resoles, meaning you can continue to wear them for years.

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