How to Choose Rock Climbing Shoes

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Feel comfy on the wall or the ground in the Black Diamond Momentum women's climbing shoes, which feature flexible, breathable knit uppers and molded rubber outsoles for locked-in support.
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View the Black Diamond Momentum Product LineView all Black Diamond Women's Climbing Shoes| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Climbing Shoe Type | Neutral |
| Last | Slip-lasted |
| Upper | Knit fabric |
| Lining | Microfiber |
| Outsole | 4.3 mm rubber |
| Footwear Closure | Strap |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight (Pair) | Unavailable |
| Climbing Shoe Volume | Low |
Fits slightly large based on reviews
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | |
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| U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
| UK | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 |
| EU | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 |
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These shoes are comfortable but quite slippery and not very durable. Good for beginners who would only use them on larger footholds. Stickiness improved with wear but that may have been because of the holes in the rubber. Used 2-3 times a week for about 6 months and got holes in the rubber and fabric.
Good shoes and came just as described. Fits perfectly snug but not uncomfortable and has nice colors. Would recommend to any rock climbers.
These shoes are comfortable and a great first pair of shoes! I tried them on in store and climbed the little wall there and instantly felt so much more stable than in the rental shoes. My feet were not sliding off the wall at all. These will definitely help me reach higher places with more confidence! Also, these shoes fit true to street shoe size for me. I wear womens 7-7.5 in street shoes and purchased a 7.5 in these. They are a *little* tight, just in case they stretch a bit they would be perfect but they are not too tight to make them uncomfortable. The best shoes!!
I couldn’t have picked a better beginner shoe. I love them!! Ordered my shoe size and they fit like a glove.
love these shoes for a beginner with wider flat feet. they dont stretch at all during use so they will fit like they do the first time you try them on, which is not normally for climbing shoes.
I bought these shoes 2+ years ago as a beginning climber. They've spent many hours on the indoor walls and outdoors as I progressed from a novice to a 5. 11 climber. They're comfortable enough to wear all day on a multipitch and provide good traction on a slippery slab. I thought, as a better climber, that I should try a "better" shoe, but after trying and returning several pairs, I'm back to these again. They work, they're inexpensive, they're comfortable. What more does one need?
I purchased these shoes twice in the past and they were my absolute favorite, however, they seem to have changed how they are made. They run a size bigger then what I purchased before and were very loose around the ankle, and slipped in the heal. I was so disappointed! Not sure what changed but they no longer worked for me and I had to return them :(
This shoe looked very similar to my gym's rentals which were quite comfortable. I'm a total beginner and have climbed only about 6 times, one of which was on this shoe. Perhaps it's a bit early to tell, but I figured I'd write a review and update as things change. I'm usually between 5.5 Wide, 6, or sometimes 6 Wide for closed toe shoes due to bunions. I got the size 6 here and length seems fine, but width is definitely a struggle for my feet. It's very uncomfortable so I'm really banking on this pair stretching in width. Given that everyone says to always size down for climbing shoes, I might just stick it out and see if it gets better. I do also feel like the bottoms of these shoes are more slippery than the rentals so I have to be extra careful. Fit aside, I might return on this fact alone, even though I'm a total beginner.
This shoe falls apart after a couple months, rubber literally peeling away from the fabric. Don’t waste money and buy a better brand like evolv, or scarpa, 5.10 etc.. Ok for a beginner I guess but still the shoe shouldn’t fall apart like that. Very cheaply made.
I love these shoes! Quick velcro release straps. Very rigid soles. Light and nicely ventilated. They don't smell, even though I wear them with no socks.