How to Choose Rock Climbing Shoes

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The men's Butora Endeavor (wide fit) climbing shoes give you power and precision exactly where you want it, offering all-around performance.
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View all Butora Men's Climbing ShoesBest Use | Rock Climbing |
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Climbing Shoe Type | Neutral |
Last | Slip-lasted |
Upper | Suede/leather |
Lining | Hemp |
Outsole | Butora Neo Fuse rubber |
Footwear Closure | Strap |
Can Be Resoled | Yes |
Gender | Men's |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1.6 oz. |
Climbing Shoe Volume | High |
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U.S. Men's | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 |
U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | |||||||
EU | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 47.5 | 48 |
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I bought these because they were for wide feet and although my feet are any astronomically wife, they are slightly more wide than not. There shoes form an almost air tight fit on my feet. I liked the wide design in the front. The heel though... that hurt a bunch. I thought maybe over time, I’d break them in and then they’d be awesome. I tried to use them as much as I could to get the fit softened. The truth is, after using them for 3 months, I felt like it was just making my foot worse. I ended up returning them (which I hate doing for anything) but these just got to a point where I didn’t want to climb as often because of these shoes.
I struggled to find a climbing shoe that fit my feet well. After trying on so many different shoes, I finally found this one and it is great! I have wide feet with a Morton's toe (greek shape) and these fit great. They are tight but not uncomfortably tight. My street shoe is 8.5 and I bought an 8.5 climbing shoe which fits good, they definitely stretched a little bit and conformed to my foot after a few climbing sessions which makes them more comfortable. I can't speak on the durability because I have only had them for about 2 weeks, but they seem fine to me after some outdoor climbing and gym climbing. Overall, a great fitting shoe that I would recommend for people with wide feet.
This is the most comfortable shoe I've worn, as a beginner with Morton's toe. I tried on dozens of shoes, including the La Sportiva Mythos, but this is the only shoe that accommodates a wider foot and longer second toe. I sized up a half size, but try them on before you buy! There seems to be no consensus on sizing.
These are the most comfortable climbing shoes I've ever worn. Period. I have a medium/wide foot and these fit like a dream at a half size above my street size. They're partially lined with hemp, don't smell, and have held up well in the six months I've used them. My only complaint would be that the rubber might be slightly less sticky than some of the Vibram rubbers, but I can't say that for sure. I'd also prefer slightly more rubber on the heel. Otherwise, super solid flat lasted cruisers that I can wear for hours at a time.
This is not how good or bad they are. I’m sure they’re fine I just can’t believe the size difference between these shoes and a normal hiking shoe. I ordered a size up and I can’t even get my foot in it. This is a picture of my size 10 hiking shoe next to the size 10 climbing shoe, I move up to a size 10 because my feet are very wide but with these climbing shoes I will need to go up to a size 12, I think. My feet are 9 - 9 1/2.
These shoes are extremely comfortable, without socks. Put a strip of tape across my heel to prevent rubbing the first couple times wearing them, but no longer needed. Great smearing rubber, and edging on larger footholds okay, though edging on chips is almost impossible. But as a beginner shoe that's not really a big deal. Heel locks and toe hooks are pretty good. I haven't used them outdoors, and do mostly gym climbing and indoor bouldering with no issues.
TLDR: Quality appears good, run very small. I just opened these up and boy, do they run small! My first climbing shoes were a 44.5 in the Tarantulaces, which I wore a long time until they fell apart but were too big. The 43.5 Katanas were too small. The 44 Tarantulaces fit great. These 44 Endeavors...I can barely get my feet in them at all! I wanted to try them because they're supposed to be wide, and I think they are, but I don't think I can wear them at this size. I will size up and report back.
The endeavors were my first pair of climbing shoes. I have since moved on to more aggressive designs, but recently pulled the endeavors back out while waiting on a resole. These shoes are wicked comfortable. I can wear them all day at the gym, or the crag. In fact, sometimes I forget I am even wearing climbing shoes. Obviously you aren't going to have the same control on overhanging routes as a moderate or agressive shoe, and the rubber could be a bit better, but these shoes are definitely "good enough". My only gripe is that after a while the velcro stops sticking. I've heard from others at the gym that this is fairly normal. Mine has not stopped sticking entirely, but I definitely have to give the straps a good press to make sure they are secure. If I can figure out a solution to the velcro issue, I may resole these old girls and use them when I feel like taking it easy.. They really are great shoes.
These shoes are decent beginner shoes however I find they cause an unusual amount of pain for my big toe. Also the stitching on the heel will cause some serious blistering while breaking them in. I think there are better options for a starter shoe that won't make climbing so rough on your feet.
I bought the Butora Mens Endeavor Moss a few months ago and I gotta say these shoes are great. They actually run true to size unlike most other climbing shoes which tend to expand. They have a hemp lining which eliminates lots of the odor that I have had in previous shoes. They also don't expand at all from the day you buy them so make sure to try them on. The rubber has a nice stick to it and the sole hooks really nicely. I have wide feet so I was very happy to find these