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Which type do you want?
- Neutral shoes. Great choice for beginners; allow toes to lie flat and provide all-day comfort.
- Moderate shoes. Good all-around shoe. A slightly downturned shape and stickier rubber makes them good for technical climbing.
- Aggressive shoes. The very downturned toes put your feet in a powerful position for challenging sport routes and bouldering; less comfortable than the neutral or moderate shoes.
Choose key features.
- Shoe closure options include laces, straps or slip-on.
- Uppers can be synthetic or lined- or unlined leather. Unlined leather uppers can stretch a full size, while synthetic uppers don't stretch much.
- Climbing shoe last is the foot-shaped model around which a shoe is built. Most rock climbing shoes are slip-lasted, which tend to be sensitive and less stiff than board-lasted shoes.
Consider these shoe fit tips.
- Shop later in the day as your feet can swell up to a full size during the day.
- Your toes should lie flat or be comfortably curved; your toe knuckles shouldn’t bunch painfully.
- Try them on in person.
Where do you plan to run?
- Light trail: Best for well-groomed trails
- Rugged trail: Work on a wide variety of terrain, including technical trails
- Off trail: A more aggressive design protects you on rocky, extremely variable terrain
Cushion comes down to “feel” vs. “float”
- Minimal and barefoot cushioning: little to no padding, more ground feel
- Moderate cushioning: more traditional ride
- Maximum cushioning: softest, bounciest ride
Check the heel-to-toe drop
Barefoot and minimalist shoes are very flat with 0-4 mm drop. Moderate and maximalist shoes have higher drop. Choose what you're used to.
Consider the fit
Don't assume you know your size—go to your local REI or running-shoe store to get a fit assessment. Happy running!
Where do you plan to run?
- Road or track: Lighter shoes for speed, more cushioned shoes for distance
- Gravel paths: Hybrid shoes, designed for both road and trail
Cushion comes down to "feel" vs. "float"
- Minimal and barefoot cushioning: little to no padding, more groundfeel
- Moderate cushioning: more traditional ride
- Maximum cushioning: softest, bounciest ride
What kind of support do you need?
Depending on your gait, you may need a stability shoe. But most runners will fare well with a neutral shoe.
Make sure the shoe fits.
No breaking in periods, period! Your shoe should fit well from the get go.
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